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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£4.4K
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Spending
£5.2K
Public benefits
1.The Band provides an opportunity for all playing members to improve their musical skills through regular practice and performance. 2. Education: For the younger members in particular there is the benefit of being introduced to musical forms, composers and instrumental technique. 3. Ensemble/Solo work: Players can increase their sense of self
esteem and confidence by contributing in ensemble and solo performance. 4. Physical Health: playing wind instruments is recognised as being a healthy activity through the blowing process and the exercising of heart and lungs. 5. Mental Health: The processes required in reading music and translating into sound exercise the brain and is particulary useful for players possibly experiencing dementia. 6. Members of the public through listening to performances are being entertained 7. Other charitable organisations benefit from the band's willingness to perform at fund-raising concerts. 1. There is the opportunity for players to progress through the ranks of the Band towards leading their sections. 2.By playing music of different genres all members can appreciate better the structure of the pieces, the composers and the techniques used to execute the music. Students are encouraged to enter the Grade Examinations for their instruments. 3. Many of our players are invited to take solo work or play in other ensembles. This ability needs to be nurtured through regular ensemble playing. 4 & 5 The medical profession recognises that the physical exertion of playing wind instruments and the mental processes required in reading and making music is very beneficial 6 & 7 The Band has gained a high reputation for entertaining the public and is evidenced through the many years of helping other organisations in their fund-raising and through the sales of the Band's recordings. There is no harm arising from the purposes of the Band The beneficiaries are mainly the playing members: The adults who make up most of the Senior Band and the young members of the Junior Band. Families and friends of members also benefit as do the wider public of the City and beyond who appreciate the presence of the Band at a wide range of events. There is no private benefit flowing from the purposes of the band
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Britannia Concert Band (celebrating over 150 years) meets for weekly practice in a local school. Playing membership is around 45 senior players and a junior section comprising around 15 members. Membership is drawn from across the community and is fully inclusive with regard to gender,age,ethnic background, creed, sexual orientation or
disability. The Band is managed by an elected committee(9) which meets on a monthly basis where formal minutes are recorded and reports are prepared and presented to the whole band at its Annual General Meeting. A Musical Director is appointed and a repertoire of varied styles and genres of music is rehearsed to performance standard. Typically we play at concerts, tattoos, church services, civic functions and recitals.The number of engagements per year might be around 20.For 29 years the band has collaborated with the Londonderry Musical Society to present a series of Showstoppers concerts and it is estimated that up to £250,000 has been raised for a large number of charities.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Men
- Older people
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Arts
- Education/training
