Scotland's capital city Edinburgh — or 'Auld Reekie' as it used to be referred to many years ago, will gain a new musical attraction with the formation of Edinburgh Brass Band.

Community

The newly formed community band is based right in the heart of the city, and will be making its first appearance at 7.00pm on Friday the 13th of April in St Johns Church Hall (West End of Princes Street) to welcome players of all abilities.

Purpose

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The purpose of Edinburgh Brass Band is to provide a fun, vibrant and sociable atmosphere, where players of all standards can come together without a strong emphasis on competing.

We hope to undertake frequent performances in a range of settings, from charity and community events to full concerts."

Footsteps

The band committee is made up of members of local bands from a range of sections (Championship to non-contesting), all of whom felt that there was both space and desire for a brass band in central Edinburgh.

The new band will follow in the footsteps of the once great City of Edinburgh Band which has long since disbanded, leaving the closest brass band for many well outside the city limits.

Edinburgh has had a proud history of brass music, which can be seen today in the number and quality of bands surrounding the cityThomas Henderson

Aim

Band President Thomas Henderson says: "Edinburgh has had a proud history of brass music, which can be seen today in the number and quality of bands surrounding the city."

He added: "Our aim was not to compete with these bands, but to offer brass players another opportunity to get together and play music in a sociable environment right in the heart of the city."

The band will be conducted by Mark Bell and will rehearse on Friday evenings in St John's Church Hall, on the corner of Lothian Road and Princes Street with our first practice on Friday 13th April.

More information:

Web: www.edinburghbrassband.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EdinburghBrassBand