We’re still here!
Things have been very quiet in the banding world since the outbreak of Covid-19, but the scaba team is still keeping in touch behind the scenes and we’re here for […]
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Covid-19 and Social Distancing Update
In recent weeks there have been a number of changes to the guidelines issued by the Government and DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) with respect to permitted
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Changes to Government Guidance for Musicians
Following the news on 9th July that amateur singers, wind and brass musicians should not be playing in groups together now, the scaba team wanted to let you all know
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scaba Meetings online
The scaba team have been meeting over Zoom during this time of Lockdown. Our AGM, originally scheduled to take place earlier this month, will now be held online on the
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SCABA RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Monday 16th March 2020 This evening the UK Government has updated its guidance on COVID-19 and is recommending the avoidance of all non-essential contact. As brass banding and other arts
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Results – scaba Spring Contest 2020
We enjoyed a change of date and venue today for our annual Spring contest. Adjudicator Nicholas Garman was treated to committed performances from 14 bands, many of whom will be
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2020 Spring Contest
Entries have now closed for our Spring contest, top be held at the Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts in the Unversity of Sussex near Brighton on 8th March. The draw
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SCYB Residential Course ~ Easter 2020
Our annual SCYB Residential course will take place at St Catherine’s School in Bramley near Guildford from Monday 6th to Thursday 9th April 2020. The course will be led by
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Vacancies in Wokingham
St Sebastian Wokingham Band are recruiting ahead of the regional contest in Stevenage in March. Rehearsals are Mondays and Thursdays, 8-10pm at St Sebastian’s Primary School, Wokingham, RG40 3AT. The
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Ron Gray
It is with deep regret that I share the news that our Vice President and dear friend Ron Gray passed away peacefully in hospital last night, 14th January. Ron first