Small Ensembles
SBCB is not just about a 50 piece band - we also have 2 smaller groups regularly rehearsing and performing, and others that come together on an ad hoc basis. These groups are ideal for events where musical entertainment is needed, but where there may only be room for a few people on the stage. Please contact us if you would like to hire one of our groups for your event.
Sf Sax is a spin-off saxophone ensemble from SBCB, some of whose members have found the perfect excuse to play their alter ego instruments!
The group includes Katie Herrington on soprano and alto sax, Mike Truslove on alto sax, Alan Pritchard on alto and tenor sax, Mandy King on tenor sax, Ray Meads on bass sax, and Louise Truslove on percussion. Since starting out in summer 2013, they have built up a varied repertoire from fun and frantic (The Lone Arranger), angelic and harmonious (Ave Verum), classical(ly quick) (Csardas), to 1940s Jazz and modern rock & pop.
Performances to date include a Wokingham Sunny Saturday performance in 2017, SBCB Concerts in 2014 and 2016 & 2018, entertaining Mortimer villagers at the annual Mortimer Fun Day in July 2014 and 2015, providing part of the afternoon's entertainment for the Mortimer Silver Sunday event in October 2014. They are a regular feature amongst the different groups of musicians performing as part of Ashford Hill Church's music celebrations each October, taking part each year since 2015. The group was also able to perform whilst on tour with the band to Belgium in May 2015.
Their next concerts are on 20th October as part of "Musical Sprinkles" at Ashford Hill Church, and then a full evening's concert "Lux et Cantus", on November 24th at St Michael's Church in Blewbury where they will be exploring a variety of musical styles with a journey looking at the way saxophone ensemble music has changed through the decades.
See their YouTube page for some videos of the group in action or follow them on Facebook to see more about them and thier forthcoming events.
The group includes Katie Herrington on soprano and alto sax, Mike Truslove on alto sax, Alan Pritchard on alto and tenor sax, Mandy King on tenor sax, Ray Meads on bass sax, and Louise Truslove on percussion. Since starting out in summer 2013, they have built up a varied repertoire from fun and frantic (The Lone Arranger), angelic and harmonious (Ave Verum), classical(ly quick) (Csardas), to 1940s Jazz and modern rock & pop.
Performances to date include a Wokingham Sunny Saturday performance in 2017, SBCB Concerts in 2014 and 2016 & 2018, entertaining Mortimer villagers at the annual Mortimer Fun Day in July 2014 and 2015, providing part of the afternoon's entertainment for the Mortimer Silver Sunday event in October 2014. They are a regular feature amongst the different groups of musicians performing as part of Ashford Hill Church's music celebrations each October, taking part each year since 2015. The group was also able to perform whilst on tour with the band to Belgium in May 2015.
Their next concerts are on 20th October as part of "Musical Sprinkles" at Ashford Hill Church, and then a full evening's concert "Lux et Cantus", on November 24th at St Michael's Church in Blewbury where they will be exploring a variety of musical styles with a journey looking at the way saxophone ensemble music has changed through the decades.
See their YouTube page for some videos of the group in action or follow them on Facebook to see more about them and thier forthcoming events.
A group of musicians from SBCB have recently formed a new clarinet group called No Strings Attached, and will perform for the first time at a concert on 19th October as part of the Thatcham Festival. The group rehearses once a fortnight on a Monday evening in the Old Bluecoat School in Thatcham. They enjoy playing an eclectic mix of music, from Baroque to The Beatles and beyond.
Players include Louise Bell, Helen Fasham, Sue Foyle, Anita Lee, Ruth Smith, Barbara Still, Margaret Strange and Glyn Thomas.
Players include Louise Bell, Helen Fasham, Sue Foyle, Anita Lee, Ruth Smith, Barbara Still, Margaret Strange and Glyn Thomas.
