Dunston Silver Band - 2012 North of England 4th Section Champions

Dunston Silver Band are the 2012 North of England 4th Section Champions having won the 4th Section in The Dolphin Centre, Darlington on the 17th March. We won the Northern Regional Challenge Trophy and an invite to the National Finals in Cheltenham on the 22nd September. Louise Wright our Solo Euphonium Player was also awarded The Ralph Bell Memorial Trophy for the Best Euphonium Player.

This adds to our previous success at the Durham League contest on the 5th February, where we won section C by 5 clear points and also won trophies for Best Bass Section, Best Trombone Section, Best Euphonium and Best Solo Cornet.

Dunston Silver Band is based at the Dunston Community Centre, near Gateshead in North East England, further details can be found on the Rehearsal Details page.

We are guided by Musical Director Steven Archer. For details of what the band currently has planned, check out the following Engagements.

Dunston Silver Band works hard and has fun. We try to play to a high standard and make sure that we enjoy ourselves at the same time. We have a varied programme, ranging from traditional brass band arrangements to more modern pop and film tunes. We practise on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, further details are available on the Rehearsal Details page . We also try to organise regular social nights, including 10 pin bowling, evening meals and pub tours!

If you would like to join us, or would like more information on joining us please see the Vacancies page.