Summer 2026
A big thank you to all those who attended our Baking with Brass Concert in April. A good-sized audience enjoyed a great concert of varied music (much of it very new to our supporters) and home-made cakes. During the afternoon the wonderful sum of £715 was raised for Church funds. The concert also marked the final event for long serving Church Warden, Nicholas Hurst and the Band were delighted to make a presentation to him as thanks for the support he has given us.
Our next performance is Brass on the Grass on 4th July at St. Nicholas’ Church Kelvedon Hatch. We hope this will see the Band playing outdoors, however, just in case the weather is inclement (as it was last year) there will be a maximum of 100 tickets sold in advance – these tickets will guarantee entry if the concert is moved into the Church. In view of the date, our programme will have a very American theme, there will also be refreshments available to purchase and as ever, all the profits from the day will go to the Church.
The Band and family members are looking forward to a dinner and dance in June but will be fully recovered for a private concert in July when we help Colin Handley celebrate his 80th Birthday. Colin was mine, and several other band members, first Brass Teacher. Colin has regularly played with the Band, but it was an absolute pleasure when he joined the Band permanently after retiring from teaching as Head of Brass for the Redbridge Music Service. His versatility is such a benefit to us as this year he has already played Euphonium and Cornet, and later this year will see him in the trombone section.
We are so delighted to have been asked back to perform at Westminster Abbey Gardens in August. This is an invitation only event and means that our performance a couple of years ago was well received. It was a thrill to play in such wonderful surroundings and is something we are really looking forward to. We hope you can come along; you will not be disappointed as it is a wonderful venue, free to attend and you can bring your own picnic.
Thank you for your support.
Kevin Jordan
Musical Director
Fairlop Brass
