Logo by Peter Warner Studios

Conductor: Brynly Clarke
Bacchus is a concert wind band in the West Kent Area.
We concentrate on music specifically
written or arranged for symphonic wind band

If you play a woodwind or brass instrument, percussion or double bass, and want to enjoy the challenges of serious wind band music, please come and join us.
We rehearse approximately once a fortnight on Wednesday evenings at Judd School,Brook Street,Tonbridge.

Bacchus News

The A.G.M. was well attended - thanks to those who made it for a prompt start!

One of the important decisions made concerned Subcriptions.
These have been considerably reduced, (see below).
As if you could, don't forget the Eastbourne Bandstand Concert June 8th, (details).

Next Bacchus Events

BANDSTAND CONCERTS SUMMER 2008

Eastbourne - 8th June 2008

Sevenoaks Vine Bandstand - 22nd June 2008

Brighton Pavilion Lawns - 20th July 2008


About Bacchus

Bacchus originally started in 1988, and was run by Kent Music. We became independent in 2006, though we are still associated with Kent Music. Our rehearsal base and provider of facilities is now the Judd School , Tonbridge.

Some of our current members have been with the band since its early days, but we have also attracted many new members recently as the band's reputation grows. Currently we have approximately 40 players.

Our age range is roughly 16 to 60-something. Our standard is Grade 7+.

We play music for enjoyment and, though the music comes first, the social aspect of the band is pretty important too. The band is managed by a small committee, which is elected by members: every player has a say in what we do.

We regularly perform concerts in Kent and Sussex, both in formal indoor settings and in bandstands, and we have also toured France on two occasions.

Rehearsals

We rehearse on Wednesdays from 8pm to 10pm

Rehearsal Dates For Summer 2008:
April 23
May 7, 21
June 4*, 11, 25
* Last date for Subscription discount!

Rehearsal Location
The Music Block,
Judd School, Brook Street,
TONBRIDGE TN9 2PN
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Our Repertoire
is one of our distinguishing features: as well as the "favourites" we have rehearsed and performed many pieces from the second half  of the 20th Century. The selection of music on our play list is by no means exhaustive. Obviously, we play the popular marches from time to time, though we have also performed some much more esoteric pieces such as Terry Riley's "In C".The band's name, by the way, came from the Horowitz work, Bacchus on Blue Ridge, and any other connection with the Roman God of Wine is possibly unintentional.


Contact Us 

We can be contacted by e-mail at info@bacchuswindband.org.uk
However, if you are interested in joining us, please do not hesitate to come along to our next rehearsal.
Currently, we are particularly interested in recruiting additional players to the trumpet and french horn sections.


Our Conductor

Our Conductor, Brynly Clarke

Brynly Clarke is one of the most sensitive and intense musicians of his generation. He also has the rare abilityto communicate his musical insight and passion to performers and audience alike. His experience is both wide and deep, as a professional bassoonist, tenor, and orchestral, wind band, and choral conductor.
Brynly took up conducting Bacchus in 2004: he conducts other ensembles in Kent, including Orchestras and Choirs.
Subscription Information
Yes! We need to cover our costs.
We have set Subscriptions on a termly or annual basis. Students get a discount.
These subscriptions and income from concerts cover all our costs.

Annual Subscription:
 Full membership: £75 reduced to £65 if paid by the 4th rehearsal of the summer term
Student membership: £50 reduced to £40 if paid by the 4th rehearsal of the summer term

Termly Subscription:
 Full membership: £30 reduced to £25 if paid by the 3rd rehearsal of the term
(June 4th for Summer 2008)
Student membership: £20 reduced to £15 if paid by the 3rd rehearsal of the term
(June 4th for Summer 2008)


Newcomers to the band are given a trial period of typically three rehearsals before they are expected to commit to the band.

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