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17/07/09
40 Years Young - Anniversary CD
As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, there will be a double CD available showcasing the memories of the course. Featuring concert programme pieces from as far back as 1987 right up to the present day, this is your opportunity to get your hands on a piece of Wessex memorabilia.

Get your copy from the Admin table or during the Friday night celebrations (see below).

Track Listing:

CD1
1. Fanfare and Flourishes - Brass Band 2008
2. Batman the movie - Brass Band 1993
3. Entry of the Gladiators - Brass Band 1987
4. The Thunderer - Wind Band 1991
5. Gallimaufry - Wind Band 2004
6. Festivo - Wind Band 2007
7. 76 Trombones - Trombone Feature 1995
8. Russky Percussky - Brass Band 1995
9. Suite Gothique - Brass Band 2004
10. Mexican Shuffle - Brass Band 1988
11. Finlandia - Wind Band 1993
12. Calling Cornwall - Brass Band 1995
13. Rhapsody in Brass Finale - Brass Band 1996
14. Bandology - Reunion Band 1994

CD2
1. Concert Prelude - Wind Band 1992
2. 2nd Rhapsody on Negro Spirituals - Brass Band 1991
3. Blue Ronda a la Turk - Wind Band 1995
4. Golden Lady - Brass Band 2005
5. The Tops - Brass Band 2006
6. Ravenswood - Brass Band 1990
7. Gladiator - Wind Band 2003
8. La Belle Helen - Wind Band 1996
9. Wessex Rondo - Brass Band X 1989
10. The Eve of the War - Wind Band 2008
11. The Western Front - Wind Band 2005
12. Crimond - Brass Band 2007
13. The Gael - Brass Band 2003
14. Music - Massed Bands 2000
15. Wessex Youth - Massed Bands 2005

08/07/09
WBSS on 4 Bars Rest
Our press release features on 4barsrest.com. Why not take a look:

WBSS 40th Anniversary Press Release on 4barsrest.com

31/05/09
WBSS on Facebook
We have a group on Facebook where we invite any member, past or present, to join in discussions.

Please feel free to pop along and argue about 'which was the best piece' for the 40th Anniversary CD:

WBSS on Facebook link


19/05/09
Press Release: 40th Anniversary preparations are underway.

The 40th Wessex Band Summer School will be host to a festive atmosphere celebrating the ruby anniversary of the course. All past and present members of the Wessex Band Summer School and the Wessex Youth Band Course are invited to join in with the celebrations.

The evening's activities will start at 6pm onwards with the fiercely competitive annual talent contest, and will then introduce the Wessex 'All Stars' Band in an ad-hoc concert. Places in the band are limited and hotly contented so to make sure you are in with a chance of playing get there early!

Note 1. All those wishing to be part of the band must be able to play an instrument.
Note 2. The Kazoo is not deemed to be an instrument.

The events will take place in the main marquee, also the location of the bar and hog roast for the evening!

The Oakmead College of Technology School will be host to the event on Friday 31st July 2009. You are then all invited to be part of the audience for the concert on Saturday 1st August.

Make sure you tell as many previous members as you can, and lets have a great party!

All those wishing to join in are welcome to camp on the competitively priced site run by the Wessex Camping Committee. Please see the WCC website for more information.

*All arrangements are subject to change by the WBSS General Committee. For further details, please email steve@wessexband.com.


16/05/09
Only two weeks to go now till the closing date. Make sure your application is received by May 31st 2009 and remember - there is a £15 admin fee for all entries received after May 31st.

Get advertising at your band or school without delay. Go to the marketing page to print out your flyer.

05/08/08
2009 Application Form is available here to download now! Get your application in early to ensure your place on the course and remember - there is a £15 admin fee for entries received after May 31st 2009.

04/08/08
Thanks to all who attended and helped out at the 39th Wessex Band Summer School and well done to all Award Winners. Make sure entries for the 40th course in 2009 are in by May 31st to guarantee your place. And make sure you 'BRING A FRIEND'!

07/02/08

Have you got some space on your bandroom or classroom wall? Download the WBSS 2008 poster here now!

06/02/08

CDs of 2007 concerts are now available. Click h