*
banner

Bodmin open up at brand new bandroom

There is a double cause for celebration at Bodmin ahead of their Torquay appearance this year...

Narisa Hall
 

Bodmin Town Band will be holding more than just a typical ‘open rehearsal’ this weekend.

New bandroom

This Sunday’s practice, to which everyone is welcome, will of course include a run-through of the Second Section Area test-piece, ‘Chaucer’s Tunes’ — but it will be held at their brand new rehearsal facility built on the site of their old bandroom, destroyed by fire four years ago.

The new £200,000 Narisa Hall (above) overlooking the town’s Priory Park, has been rebuilt after what seemed like exhaustive wranglings with the freeholder and local council, and will be open just in time to welcome its first visitors ahead of the band’s Torquay appearance.

Two main halls

The building has been designed with two main halls with a central hub of kitchen and other facilities, and will be solely controlled and managed by the band, which can use one of the halls as their own fulltime base as well as making the other available to the local community.

Full time MD

The open rehearsal that will be led by Musical Director John Maines, who after leading the band at the National Finals in Cheltenham, has now taken on the role on a full-time basis.

Chairman Ryun Retallack told 4BR: "We were delighted when John agreed to take on the MD position of a permanent basis — and we are even more delighted that he will be able to direct us in the future at a wonderful new bandroom!"

We were delighted when John agreed to take on the MD position of a permanent basis — and we are even more delighted that he will be able to direct us in the future at a wonderful new bandroom!Bodmin Band

Delighted

John added: "Now the band is moving in the right direction on a sustainable basis, I was delighted to take on the role on a permanent basis."

Time and place

The rehearsal takes place on Sunday, 2nd March, between 2.00pm and 4.00pm with the added bonus of a welcoming cup of tea and slice of cake!

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Brass BANSD nOERTHERN iRELAND

New National Youth Band to be formed in Northern Ireland

June 27 • Brass Bands Northern Ireland announce intention to form a National Youth Brass Band.


NYBBGB

Next generation to provide last chord to Radio 3 series

June 27 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be featured as part of the final episode of Radio 3's 'Brass Banding with Hannah Peel'.


Band Supplies

Band Supplies: Summer Deals

June 27 • There are plenty of great Summer deals to bag from Band Supplies...


Churcher

Churcher music heralds start of Glastonbury Festival

June 27 • Camborne Band MD Gareth Churcher has provided the music to kick start the iconic Glastonbury Festival.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen

D. Phil. (Oxon) [Ph.D Oxford University], GBSM, LTCL, ABSM, ALCM, Cert. Ed.


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd