What's New
2012 January 03
Sundays For January
Rehearsals will be held at St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church on January 08, 15, 22, and 29. See the calendar for updated schedule.
Photo and Video Galleries Updated
See the photo gallery for photos from "Yuletide at Granville Island", and the video gallery for three videos from April 2010.
2011 November 29
Sundays For December
The December 04 rehearsal will be held at
St. Edward's Church,
10111 Bird Road, Richmond.
See the calendar for updated December dates.
2011 October 25
Sundays For October and November
The October 30 rehearsal will start at 2:00PM.
The November 13 rehearsal will be held at
St. Edward's Church,
10111 Bird Road, Richmond.
See the calendar for updated November dates.
2011 October 21
Rehearsal on October 23
The October 23 rehearsal will be held at St. Mark's Anglican Church, 1805 Larch St., Vancouver (Kitsilano).
2011 September 08
Rehearsal Location Changes
Updated the calendar page with changed locations for the September 11 and 25 rehearsals.
2011 September 05
Schedule For Sep-Nov
Updated the calendar page with a schedule for September through November, subject to change!
2011 September 02
Updated!
Updated these pages: calendar, members, music, video gallery, and press.
2011 August 31
Rehearsals For 2011-2012 Fall Session Begin
Rehearsals resume on September 11, with preparation for making a recording of the band.
2011 August 15
Photos - St. Mary's Church Centennial
Added photos to the photo gallery
from the August 14 centennial celebration of St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church.
Photos courtesy of Guylaine Stride.
2011 August 09
Photos - Okanagan Tour 2011
Added photos to the photo gallery
from the June 18-19 tour of the Okanagan by the band.
Photos courtesy of photographer David Roughan.
2011 August 08
St. Mary's Kerrisdale Church Centennial
LMBB will entertain at the Centennial Day celebration of St. Mary's Kerrisdale Church, 2490 W. 37th Ave. (at Larch St.) in Vancouver on Sunday, August 14, 3:00PM.
2011 June 08
Busy Three Weeks
The next three weeks will be extremely busy ones for LMBB!
On Sunday, June 12, 1:00PM, LMBB performs a free outdoor concert at the Ladner Bandfest.
The following weekend, June 18-19, it will be on tour in the South Okanagan.
On Tuesday evening, June 21, it will perform a free outdoor concert at the first annual Fête de la Musique in Vancouver's Gastown.On Sunday, June 26, 2:30PM, LMBB will perform at the Richmond Men's Shelter Benefit concert at St. Edward's Church, 10111 Bird Road in Richmond.
Finally, on July 1, 6:30PM, it performs at the Steveston Cannery in Richmond's Steveston neighbourhood.
2011 April 05
"Overtures, Arias & Choruses" Concert
On Sunday, April 10, LMBB will be performing a number of transcriptions of
famous opera pieces, in the unique and special way that only a brass band can do!
The
Overtures, Arias, & Choruses
concert is at 2:30 at St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church, 2490 W. 37th Ave.
in Vancouver.
Come and enjoy some Rossini, Verdi, Berlioz and other faves!
By donation at the door.
2011 March 18
Photos From "Dragons of Brass" Rehearsal
Updated the Photo Gallery with photos from the
rehearsal for the "Dragons of Brass" concert with the Richmond Chorus.
Photos courtesy of Brian Stride.
2011 March 02
"Dragons of Brass" Concert
On Sunday, March 06, LMBB co-presents the
Dragons of Brass
concert with the Richmond Chorus
at 3:00 at Richmond Alliance Church, 11371 No. 3 Road in Richmond.
The featured presentation will be
"The Dragons Are Singing Tonight",
by David Hamilton, text by Jack Perlutsky.
2011 February 05
Weekly Rehearsal Start Time, Redux
Effective immediately, weekly rehearsals will return to a 2:30PM start, ending at 5:00.
Also, major updates made to rehearsal and performance calendar.
2011 January 27
Weekly Rehearsal Start Time
Effective immediately, weekly rehearsals will start at 2:00PM, ending at 4:30.
2011 January 14
UBC BrassFest
The band will perform at the inaugural UBC BrassFest on January 23.
2011 January 12
Dim Sum Lunch!
Weekly band rehearsal will begin at 2:00PM on January 16, due to the Dim Sum lunch at the Red Star Seafood Restaurant at 11:00AM that day.
2010 December 16
Vancouver Christmas Market - Again
Following a successful appearance at the Vancouver Christmas Market on December 03, LMBB was invited back for an encore performance at 5:00 on Wednesday, December 22.
2010 December 07
Yuletide On Granville Island, and "Songs For Solstice" Concert
Free outdoor concert on Saturday, December 11 - Yuletide On Granville Island: Triangle Square at 2:00!
On Sunday, December 12, LMBB presents
Songs For Solstice
at 2:30 at St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church,
2490 37th Ave. (37th & Larch) in Vancouver (Kerrisdale.)
2010 November 05
Photo Gallery Updated
Updated the Photo Gallery with photos from the
Okanagan Tour (Part 1
and Part 2)
and the Spooks and Songs Hallowe'en Concert.
Photos courtesy of photographer David Roughan.
2010 October 13
Concert - "Spooks & Songs"
In the spirit of Hallowe'en, LMBB presents
Spooks & Songs - Music from the Underworld
at 2:30 on Sunday, October 31 at St. Mary's Kerrisdale Anglican Church,
2490 37th Ave. (37th & Larch) in Vancouver (Kerrisdale.)
2010 October 09
British Heritage Festival - Cloverdale
Following a successful appearance at the Nanaimo British Heritage Festival in July, LMBB plays at 2:00 and 3:15 on Saturday, October 23 at the British Heritage Festival in Cloverdale (Surrey), BC, at the Cloverdale Rodeo Show Barn.
2010 September 18
Schedule For 2010-2011 Available on Google Calendar
The rehearsal and performance schedule is now available on Google Calendar for viewing or incorporation into your personal Google Calendar. The "Agenda" view can be printed out as a list of schedule dates.
2010 September 16
Rehearsals and Performances For 2010-2011
The provisional and performance schedule (subject to change) has been posted.
2010 August 19
First Rehearsal For 2010-2011
LMBB will hold its first rehearsal for 2010-2011 from 2:30-5:00 on Sunday, September 05 at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 2490 W. 37th Ave., Vancouver.
2010 June 17
Okanagan Valley Tour
LMBB plays from 2:30-4:00 on Saturday, June 19 at the Gyro Park Bandshell in Penticton, BC, and from 1:00-2:30 on Sunday, June 20 at Hester Creek Winery in Oliver, BC.
2010 June 08
2010 Ladner BandFest
LMBB plays from 2:40-3:20 on Sunday, June 13 at the 2010 Ladner BandFest.
2010 May 25
Victoria Day Weekend Concerts
Posted photos from the concert on May 23 at the Roundhouse Community Centre, courtesy of photographer David Roughan.
2010 May 20
Victoria Day Weekend Concerts
LMBB performs on Saturday, May 22, 11:00-2:00, at the All British Field Meet British Classic Car show at van Dusen Gardens, 37th Ave. and Oak St., Vancouver.
On Sunday, May 23, 1:00-3:00, it performs a free outdoor concert at the Engine 374 123rd Anniversary at the Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver.
2010 April 09
"Bursting With Brass" Spring Concert
LMBB welcomes guest soloist Tom Shorthouse on Flugelhorn in its "Bursting With Brass" Spring Concert on April 25.
2010 January 31
Festival of Wind Music 2010
LMBB performs at the Festival of Wind Music 2010 on February 07, 2010, 2:00PM at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons, BC.
2009 December 30
Rehearsals - Winter-Spring, 2010
Posted the rehearsal schedule for Winter and Spring, 2010 on the calendar page.
2009 November 15
Member List and Band Photo
Updated the member list and band photo on the Members page.
2009 October 07
No Rehearsal on Thanksgiving Sunday
There will be no rehearsal on Thanksgiving Sunday, Oct. 11.
2009 September 07
Rehearsals - Fall, 2009
Posted the rehearsal schedule for Fall, 2009 on the calendar page.
2009 August 21
Updated the Music Page
Updated the Music page with latest list of titles in the band's music folders, as of Spring 2009.
2009 June 17
Sit-In Rehearsals
LMBB will welcome brass players who would like to drop in and play for fun, at the final two rehearsals on June 21 and 28. Trumpets and F Horns are welcome, too! Bring a music stand, if possible.
2009 January 20
Video Gallery Added
I've added a Video Gallery to the LMBB web site. You can access it through the Video Gallery link in the "LMBB Site Contents" bar at the left of each LMBB web page. The "thumbnails" will display each video, or click on the "link" in the column on the right to bring up a YouTube session to show it a bit larger.
Initial video content is four selections from the Concert of Remembrance on 2008 November 09.
2008 December 31
Rehearsal Calendar For Winter-Spring 2009
Updated the calendar to show the schedule for Winter-Spring 2009.
2008 November 25
Outdoor Christmas Concert
Added the outdoor Christmas concert at Granville Island Market to the performance calendar.
2008 November 16
Updated Member List
Updated the member list.
2008 November 13
Photos From Concert of Remembrance
Added a link to photos from the "Concert of Remembrance" to the Photo Gallery.
2008 September 22
Updated Fall 2008 Calendar
There will be no band rehearsal on October 12 (Thanksgiving Sunday). Added a "Concert of Remembrance" to the Performances Calendar.
2008 August 18
Rehearsal Calendar For Fall 2008
Updated the calendar to show the provisional schedule for Fall 2008.
2008 August 17
Updated the Music Page
Updated the Music page with latest list of titles in the band's music folders.
2008 July 15
Photos From Spring, 2008
Updated the Photo Gallery with photos from the
British Classic Car Show at van Dusen Gardens, Ladner Bandfest, Haywood
Bandstand, and BC Highland Games.
2008 May 27
Updated the Members Page
Updated the Members page with latest membership list, and recent band photo.
2008 May 15
Concerts on Victoria Day Weekend
See the calendar for locations and times of the concerts at VanDusen Botanical Garden (May 17) and the Roundhouse (May 18.)
2008 April 05
Updated Rehearsal & Concert Schedule - April-June
Updated the calendar to reflect changes to the rehearsal and performance schedule.
2008 March 31
Updated Schedule - April-June
Updated the calendar to confirm the April 06 rehearsal, and add the BC Highland Games to the performance schedule.
2008 February 21
No Rehearsal - February 24
Updated the calendar to confirm there is NO February 24 rehearsal.
2008 February 18
New Page Added to Web Site - "Press"
Added a new page (""Press") to the LMBB web site to be
used for press clippings. Initial content is an article on the band's concert
in Gibsons.
2008 January 26
Concert - Sunshine Coast Wind Festival
LMBB will present a concert for the Sunshine Coast Wind Festival on February 03, 2:30PM at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons, BC.
2008 January 05
Schedule - January-June
Updated the calendar with the rehearsal and performance schedule for Winter and Spring 2008.
2007 December 11
Rehearsal Schedule - Dec. - Jan.
Updated the calendar to advise there is NO December 16 rehearsal, and that rehearsals resume on Sunday, 2008 January 06.
2007 November 26
Christmas Concert - December 09
Updated the calendar to advise that the December 02 rehearsal starts at 2:00PM in the Gym and that the band will present a Christmas Concert at St. Mary's Anglican Church at 2:30PM on December 09.
2007 October 20
Remembrance Day Concert - November 11
Updated the calendar to confirm there is NO November 11 rehearsal - the band will present a concert at St. Mary's Anglican Church at 3:00PM.
2007 September 24
No Rehearsal - October 07
Updated the calendar to confirm there is NO October 07 (Thanksgiving) rehearsal.
2007 August 17
Rehearsal Calendar For Fall 2007
Updated the calendar to show the schedule for Fall 2007, with some dates subject to confirmation.
2007 June 12
Music - Spring 2007
Updated the list of music we have in our folders as of Spring, 2007, on the music page.
2007 June 04
Ladner Bandfest 2007
LMBB will perform again at the Ladner Bandfest in Ladner, from 11:00-11:40 on Sunday, June 10. This will conclude the band's 2006-2007 season, to resume with rehearsals in September for the 2007-2008 season.
2007 May 15
British Classic Car Show 2007
LMBB will perform again at the All British Classic Car Show at van Dusen Gardens in Vancouver, from 11:30-2:30 on Saturday, May 19.
2007 March 29
Rehearsal Canceled - April 01
Updated the calendar to cancel the April 01 rehearsal, and delete the tentative April 28 concert.
2007 March 22
Photos From Winter Concert 2007
Photos from the Winter Concert are now available in the Photo Gallery.
2007 February 26
Winter Concert 2007
LMBB will present its Winter Concert at St. Mary's Anglican Church on March 11 at 2:30PM.
2007 February 16
Memorial Service For Wes Barrett
A memorial service for Wes Barrett will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church on February 18 at 3:00PM. LMBB will perform a number of Wes's favorite pieces.
2007 January 30
Revised Calendar For Winter & Spring 2007
Updated the calendar with current information, subject to further changes. Note that rehearsal times have changed to 2:30-5:00PM!
2007 January 30
Wes Barrett
The band was saddened to learn of the sudden passing of member Wes Barrett (Euphonium) on January 14. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church on February 18.
2006 October 07
Revised Calendar For October 2006
Updated the calendar to show the schedule for October, subject to further changes.
2006 September 09
Rehearsal & Performance Calendar For 2006-2007
Updated the calendar to show the schedule for the 2006-2007, with some dates subject to confirmation.
2006 August 31
Haywood Bandstand Photos
Photos from the Haywood Bandstand performance on June 25 are now available
in the photo gallery.
2006 May 28
Free Outdoor Concert
LMBB will play at the Haywood Bandstand, Alexandra Park, Beach Ave. & Bidwell St., Vancouver on June 25, 1:00PM.
2006 March 23
Updated Members List
Updated the members page to reflect 2005-2006 membership.
2006 March 20
Updated Rehearsal & Performance Calendar
Updated the calendar to add April 02 and April 16 rehearsals, and to move Christ Church Cathedral concert from June 11 to April 23.
2006 February 28
March 12 Rehearsal Added
Updated the calendar to add a March 12 rehearsal.
2006 February 26
March 05 Rehearsal Canceled
Updated the calendar to reflect the cancellation of the March 05 rehearsal.
2005 December 13
Winter & Spring 2006 Calendar
The Winter & Spring rehearsal calendar has been posted.
2005 November 13
Fall Concert
LMBB presents a concert on Sunday, November 20, 3:00PM at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 2490 W. 37th Ave., Vancouver. No admission charge. Donations to support the band will be gratefully accepted.
2005 October 06
Photos From Spring Concert & Revelstoke
Updated the photo gallery with photos from the Spring Concert and the bus trip to Revelstoke.
2005 September 12
Fall Rehearsal Calendar Updated
The Fall rehearsal calendar has been posted. Note the NEW LOCATION: St. Mary's Anglican Church, 2490 W. 37th Ave. (at Larch St.), Vancouver. (See map.)
2005 September 08
Fall Rehearsals Begin
Fall rehearsals begin on Sunday, September 11, 1500-1730 (3:00-5:30PM), at a NEW LOCATION: St. Mary's Anglican Church, 2490 W. 37th Ave. (at Larch St.), Vancouver. (See map.)
2005 July 25
Photos! - Royal City Show & Shine
Thanks to Kathleen Jansen for photos of the band from the Royal City Show & Shine in New Westminster, BC, on July 24.
2005 July 11
Royal City Show & Shine
Oops! The band's "season" isn't over yet! It will perform at the Royal City Show & Shine in New Westminster, BC, on July 24.
2005 July 02
Busy Performance Schedule
LMBB enjoyed a busy Spring performance schedule from April through June (see the calendar), and concludes the Spring session with an outdoor performance in Revelstoke, BC, on July 09.
2005 April 14
Spring Schedule
See updates to the Spring rehearsal and performance calendar.
2005 April 11
Spring Concert
LMBB presents a concert on Sunday, April 17, 2:30PM at Marpole United Church, 1296 W. 67th Ave., Vancouver. No admission charge. Donations will be gratefully accepted.
2005 February 13
Rehearsal Location for Feb. 27
The February 27 rehearsal will be held at:
2020 Moody Avenue
North Vancouver
2005 February 11
Photos From the Northwest International Brass Band Festival 2005
Brass Band Northwest's web site has posted photos from the Northwest International Brass Band Festival in which LMBB participated on January 29-30 in Bellevue, WA.
2005 February 07
Calendar Updated
The rehearsal and performance calendar has been updated.
2005 January 26
Member List Updated
The member list has been updated.
2004 December 15
Rehearsals Resume
Little Mountain Brass Band rehearsals resume on 2005 January 02 following the break for Christmas and New Years.
2004 November 28
Winter Concert
Little Mountain Brass Band presents a Winter Concert on Sunday, December 12, 2:30PM, at Marpole United Church, 1296 West 67th Ave, Vancouver. No admission charge, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Northwest International Brass Band Festival 2005
The band will participate in the 2005 Northwest International Brass Band Festival on 2005 January 29-30 in Bellevue, WA. James Curnow will be the featured clinician and guest conductor.
2004 October 25
Updates to Web Site
Updated the Calendar and Members pages.
2004 October 25
Rehearsal Location Change
The location for the November 14 rehearsal will be:
Upper Lynn Elementary School
1540 Coleman Road
North Vancouver
See map.
2004 October 12
Photos From 2003 Kiwanis Band Festival
I've repatriated the photos from 2003 Kiwanis Band Festival to the LMBB web site. You can access them through the Photo Gallery link in the "LMBB Site Contents" bar at the left of each LMBB web page.
2004 October 11
Photo Gallery Added
I've moved the Photo Gallery from its old location (my home PC!) to the LMBB web site. You can now access it through the Photo Gallery link in the "LMBB Site Contents" bar at the left of each LMBB web page.
2004 September 08
New Look for LMBB Web Site
Welcome to the "new look" for the LMBB web site. See the Contacts and Technical Notes page for details on the makeover.
2004 August 28
Photos from Northwest Brass Band Festival (January 2004)
Thanks to Terry Lee, we have
photos
from the January 24, 2004 day trip for the Northwest Brass Band
Festival in Bellevue, WA, USA. You can see them at
http://lmbb.vabbs.org/LMBBNWBBF2004/.
The web page also has a
link
to photos of LMBB taken by the festival organizers.
2004 May 23
Photos! - British Classic Car Show
LMBB enjoyed playing for the very large crowd at the British Classic Car Show held May 22 at Van Dusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver, Canada. Appropriately enough, Music Director Jim Littleford selected a program of "British" music. See photos at http://lmbb.vabbs.org/LMBBBritishClassicCars2004/. More photos at http://lmbb.vabbs.org/LMBBBritishClassicCars2004-1/.
2004 April 25
Spring Concert
LMBB invites you to a Spring Concert! Come and hear a British brass band play a wide selection of music. Sunday, May 02 at 2:30PM. Marpole United Church, 1296 West 67th Ave. (between Granville St. & Oak St.), Vancouver. Donations to support the band will be gratefully accepted.
2004 April 11
Spring Calendar Updated
The calendar has been updated with the rehearsal and concert schedule for April - July, 2004.
2004 March 24
Special Historical Note
Added a page relating the history of an Aboriginal Brass Band Contest held in New Westminster, BC, in 1905.
2004 March 04
Spring Calendar Updated
The calendar has been updated with the rehearsal and concert schedule for Spring, 2004.
2004 February 02
No Rehearsal on February 08
There will NOT be a rehearsal on February 08.
2004 January 21
Spring Rehearsals
Rehearsal dates for January, February and March are posted on the Calendar page.
2003 June 10
Photos From June 08 Concert
View photos from the Spring Concert held Sunday, June 08, at Marpole United Church at http://lmbb.vabbs.org/LMBBSpring2003/
2003 March 08
Photos From Kiwanis Music Festival - March 06
See photos from the Kiwanis Festival at http://lmbb.vabbs.org/LMBBKiwanis2003/.
Updated 2012 Jan 03, 23:26