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KYCB
was formed in 1979 to enhance to musical activities in Kingston. Since
it's initial 5 players, the band built up and maintainted a strong presence
in the community, averaging around 50 players. Anyone
who has reached a standard of Grade 5 or above is welcome to apply. For
those not yet reaching that standard there is the Kingston
Wind band WE
ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING As well as having a great time during rehearsals and shows the band members look forward to regular performances in the Borough and tours abroad which in the past have included: Canada - Spain - Czech Republic - Italy - Sweden - Holland Rehearsals are every Saturday morning at Coombe Girls School from 9:15am - 11:30am, and other social events happen throughout the year. Members of the KYCB can also choose to join the Kingston Youth Big Band; this smaller band's range includes various styles of jazz, improvisation, and music from be-bop to modern funk. They too have many performance opportunities which in the past have included the Holland's Delft Jazz Festival and London's Soho Jazz Festival For an informal chat or more information call KMAS on 020 8391 9248 or e-mail musicandarts@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
or Simply turn up at either rehearsal and see what you think |