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The Junior Band


The Junior Band is made up of players aged between 8 and 15 and who have a few years playing experience. Conducted by Sarah Raisbeck, the band is intended to bridge the gap between the Beginner and Youth Bands, introducing players to the concepts of playing in a band and performing at concerts and competitions. The band performs at fete's and concerts throughout the year both with the other bands, as well as on it's own. Iit also takes part in competitions and has been champion of the Newcastle Under Lyne festival ensemble class several times in recent years.

The band rehearses on a Tuesday night at Sandbach Boys School between 7pm and 8pm, with occasional longer practices for special events.

 

Musical Director: Sarah Raisbeck

Sarah Raisbeck was primcipal cornet player with the Lions Youth Brass for several years before leaving in 2006 at the age of 18. She is currently studying at Manchester Metropolitan Univerity to become a teacher and already runs a thriving private teaching practice.

She has been a member of the Roberts Bakery Band for several years and currently holds the position of Assistant Principal Cornet with the band. In the Summer of 2007 Sarah was a guest brass teacher at Camp America in the USA.

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