Further Growth for Kingdom Brass
Kingdom Brass are set to expand in the coming months, with the launch of their new 'B' band.
As part of a 5-year development plan, the formation of this new senior band in the Kingdom of Fife will be the final piece in Kingdom's organisational jigsaw, as band Secretary John Todd explained:
"In 2008 we had just launched our youth development programme, and knew that success across all parts of our organisation depended on setting definite goals for the future. We created a 5-year plan, covering 2008 to 2012, with a series of achievable milestones.
By 2009, we had our first full youth band in place. In 2010, we set up our Percussion Academy, initially with 10 children but set to expand soon to 20 percussionists. Our target for 2011 was the formation of our second youth band, which we're just finalising now with a fresh intake of 25 players from our local schools.
We knew that the step between our youth and senior bands was huge, so the formation of a 'B' band to sit inbetween the two was our target for 2012. The second half of this year will be dedicated to recruiting and developing that band until it's ready to contest. "
Kingdom has been one of the busiest bands in the country this year, with appearances at the Scottish and European Championships, as well as the Grand Shield already under their belt. Domestic success has also come through retaining the Carnegie Invitation Contest title in April and a win over rivals Whitburn in the West Lothian Festival of Brass recently. John continued:
"This year has been a bit hectic. By the end of it, we'll have competed at nine contests, performed a few high profile concerts, recorded a CD and launched a new youth and senior band. The Kingdom Organisation will be made up of about 125 players once we add in this new senior band, so the next project might well be new rehearsal facilities.
We're now looking for committed players who want to be part of a successful organisation. Opportunities will exist to work closely with our younger players as they take their first steps into a senior band. It's going to be an exciting new venture for everyone involved."
Kingdom are now looking to recruit players on all instruments for their new 'B' band.
Any enquiries can be addressed to secretary@kingdombrass.org.uk
