The aims and objectives of our band
- To promote the awareness of the brass band movement
- To inspire younger generations of musicians
- To uphold the high standards already achieved
- To strive for excellence at all times
- To serve and entertain the community
- To enjoy the beauty of music in all its forms
Based in Gornal in the West Midlands, Phoenix West Midlands Brass Band draws players from the local and surrounding areas.
It is is a well loved community band which plays at many venues entertaining the local population.
The band has regularly supported the Mayor of Sandwell's charity as well as being a proud contributor to a number of Remembrance Day and St George's Day concerts each year.
The band is five times Midland Area Regional Champions and has appeared six times at the National Finals. In March this year (2012) the band were awarded second place in the Midland area National Championships of Great Britain first section thereby qualifying for the finals in September at Cheltenham. In the last five years the band has been placed first on two occasions and second on two occasions --- a wonderful achievement. Also the band has qualified for promotion to the Championship section from January 2013
The band is grateful for all the support it receives from the local community and would like to thank everyone who follows it.
The Phoenix is rising
Particular thanks must go to Jobson James and The Dudley Building Society (Gornal Branch) who have this year kindly made financial donations to the band.
www.jobson-james.co.uk
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