What's New
2024 November 05
Fall Concert - "Divertimento"
Little Mountain Brass Band is entering its 30th year of celebrating and sharing British-style brass band music!
You will find our next concert, "DIVERTIMENTO", very much worth attending as this is a particularly entertaining and audience friendly program. Here are some of the favourite selections on the program:
- Cornet Carillon
- Highland Cathedral
- Suite from "Porgy and Bess"
- The Bass in the Ballroom
That last piece listed is a solo played on an E-flat Bass (that's a "Tuba") with a Tango flavour!
We look forward to seeing you there!
The concert is on:
Sunday November 17, 2:30PM at
Mt. Seymour United Church
1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver
Admission by donation.
2024 September 16
Calendar for September-December 2024
The calendar for September through December rehearsals and performances has been updated.2024 August 11
2024-2025 Initial Calendar
The calendar for September rehearsals has been posted.2024 June 24
Upcoming FREE Concert!
Little Mountain Brass Band will perform on Saturday, August 03!
Swangard Stadium
Kingsway & Boundary Road, Burnaby
Saturday, 2024 August 03
10:40-12:45
Free!
LMBB returns to Swangard Stadium to help
celebrate the annual Korean Culture Heritage Festival.
2024 May 16
Concerts on Victoria Day Weekend
Little Mountain Brass Band will perform on Saturday, May 18 AND Sunday, May 19 over the Victoria Day weekend!
van Dusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Saturday, 2024 May 18
11:30-2:30
(Admission is charged for the car show, but the music is free!)
LMBB returns
to the van Dusen Botanical Gardens to provide a British brass backdrop for
a spectacular celebration of British automobiles!
We will be playing British,
popular, and other favourites on the hill throughout the afternoon surrounded by
vintage and modern British cars!
Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Sunday, 2024 May 19
12:15-2:30
Free!
LMBB returns to the Roundhouse Community Centre to
commemorate Engine 374 coming into Vancouver 137 years ago. We will be playing a
mix of popular and classic show tunes, movie favourites, and folk selections.
2024 April 14
Calendar Updated
Updated the calendar to add rehearsals through June, plus concerts in May.2024 March 31
Concert - "Horizons"
Spring may still be "around the corner", but glorious, uplifting music played by the Little Mountain Brass Band is ready to provide you with an afternoon of great music!
From the well known musical, Showboat, with that famous tune, "Old Man River", to "The Mexican Hat Dance" (music that was originally a courtship dance!) and a delightful concerto featuring the band's own solo Tenor Horn player, you will find our next concert "HORIZONS" very much worth attending!
The concert is on:
Sunday April 14, 2:30PM at
Mt. Seymour United Church
1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver
Admission by donation.
2024 March 12
Calendar Updated
Updated the calendar to add rehearsals prior to Spring Concert.2024 February 28
Videos - Cariboo Hill Temple Concert
Added videos from LMBB's joint concert on February 23 with the Cariboo Hill Temple Band to the video gallery.2024 February 09
Concert - "Featuring Soundtracks from Classic Movies"
British-style brass bands and Salvation Army bands share many similarities - come and hear them for yourself!
The concert is on:
Friday, February 23, 8:00PM at
Salvation Army Cariboo Hill Temple
7195 Cariboo Rd., Burnaby
Admission by donation.
2024 January 27
Calendar Updated
Updated the calendar to add the Spring Concert to the Performances calendar.2024 January 13
Calendar Updated
Updated the calendar to add the February 23 joint concert, and reflect the change in rehearsal time to 2:15-4:45PM.2023 December 21
Calendar for January 07 Rehearsal Posted
The calendar for the January 07 rehearsal has been posted.2023 December 13
Calendar for December 17 Rehearsal Updated
The calendar for the December 17 rehearsal has been updated to "No Rehearsal".2023 October 30
Fall Concert - "Autumn Colours"
Many people love Autumn for the changing colours of leaves - trees that were once green explode into beautiful hues of gold, red, and orange. Our next concert "Autumn Colours" promises to explode with glorious melodies and rich harmonies.
Musically speaking, Little Mountain Band Director, Jim Littleford, has returned to his British roots - a country renowned for its brass band music. The concert includes works by Alan Fernie, William Rimmer, Edrich Siebert and a "new kid on the brass band block", Christopher Bond. You may not be familiar with the compositions, but you will be charmed by the selected repertoire.
The concert is on:
Sunday, November 26, 3:00PM at
Mt. Seymour United Church
1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver
Admission by donation.
Light refreshments to follow.
2023 September 30
Rehearsal and Performance Calendar Update
The calendar for September-December rehearsals and performances has been updated.2023 September 09
Video - North Shore Band Festival
Added video from LMBB's June 11 concert at "The Shipyards" in North Vancouver to the video gallery.2023 September 02
2023-2024 Initial Calendar
The calendar for September rehearsals and fall performances has been posted.2023 June 11
Two Upcoming FREE Concerts!
Little Mountain Brass Band will perform on Sunday, June 11 AND Saturday, June 17!
The Shipyards, North Vancouver
Sunday, 2023 June 11
3:05-3:45
Free!
LMBB makes its debut appearance at this year's annual North Shore Band Festival. We will present a pleasing program of lighter fare that you will surely find quite entertaining!
Swangard Stadium
Kingsway & Boundary Road, Burnaby
Saturday, 2023 June 17
10:30-1:00
Free!
After five previous appearances, LMBB returns to Swangard Stadium to help
celebrate the return of the annual Korean Culture Heritage Festival.
2023 May 13
Concerts on Victoria Day Weekend
Little Mountain Brass Band will perform on Saturday, May 20 AND Sunday, May 21 over the Victoria Day weekend!
van Dusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Saturday, 2023 May 20
11:30-2:30
(Admission is charged for the car show, but the music is free!)
LMBB returns
to the van Dusen Botanical Gardens to provide a British brass backdrop for
a spectacular celebration of British automobiles!
We will be playing British,
popular, and other favourites on the hill throughout the afternoon surrounded by
vintage and modern British cars!
Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Sunday, 2023 May 21
12:15-2:30
Free!
LMBB returns to the Roundhouse Community Centre to
commemorate Engine 374 coming into Vancouver 136 years ago. We will be playing a
mix of popular and classic show tunes, movie favourites, and folk selections.
If memory serves, there will be cake!
It's also great fun to toot Engine 374's horn!
2023 April 06
Spring Concert - "Brass at the Movies"
Think of those epic movies from the past (Ben Hur, Magnificent 7, Saving Private Ryan, Midway, and more!) ... take all that powerful music, arrange it for a brass band and wow - you've got a music concert that "sizzles!".
The concert is on:
Sunday, April 23, 2:30PM at
Mt. Seymour United Church
1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver
Admission by donation.
2023 April 02
Calendar Revised
The calendar has been revised with dates and locations for rehearsals and performances from April through June.2023 March 15
Calendar Revised
The calendar has been revised with dates and locations for rehearsals and performances from March through May.2023 February 01
Calendar Update
The calendar has been updated with provisional dates and locations for rehearsals and performances from February through June.2023 January 07
Winter Concerts - "Folksong Festival!"
Please join us at one (or both!) of these concerts and enjoy music inspired by folk music from around the world, arranged for brass band!
The concert is on:
Sunday, January 22, 2:30PM at
St. James Community Square
3214 West 10th Ave., Vancouver
AND
Sunday, January 29, 2:30PM at
Mount Seymour United Church
1200 Parkgate Ave, North Vancouver
Admission by donation.
2022 October 29
Rehearsal Calendar Update
There will be no rehearsal on October 30!The calendar has been updated with locations for November rehearsals.
2022 October 16
Rehearsal and Performance Calendar Update
The calendar for October-January rehearsals and performances has been updated.2022 September 29
Correction: Time for Open Reading Rehearsal
The calendar for the Open Reading Rehearsal's start and end times has been amended to 2:00-4:30 on October 02.2022 September 26
Rehearsal and Performance Calendar Update
The calendar for September-December rehearsals and performances has been updated.2022 September 08
Rehearsals Resume!
Rehearsals resume on September 18. The Open Reading Rehearsal that was scheduled for August 28 and canceled on short notice has been rescheduled for October 02.2022 August 27
MORE URGENT! - Open Reading Rehearsal
A change of date and time from the urgent announcement on August 04, due to a possible exposure to COVID! The open reading rehearsal will now be held on October 02, 2:00-4:30PM at3214 W 10th Ave., Vancouver
2022 August 04
URGENT! - Open Reading Rehearsal
A change of venue from the original announcement on August 03! The open reading rehearsal on August 28, 2:30-5:00PM will be held at3214 W 10th Ave., Vancouver
2022 August 03
Open Reading Rehearsal
There will be an OPEN reading rehearsal on August 28, 2:30-5:00PM. Brass players welcome - bring your instrument (music stands and chairs are provided.) Note that music will be in Bb or Eb treble clef, for the most part. RSVP if you're planning to attend, so that there will be appropriate parts ready for you. See details below.
2022 June 19
No Rehearsal
The calendar has been updated with the cancellation of June 26 for a rehearsal.2022 May 25
Photos - Engine 374 135th Anniversary 2022
Added photos from LMBB's playing at the Roundhouse Community Centre on May 22 to the photo gallery.2022 May 13
Spring Concert - "Canadiana"
LMBB is excited to be able to present its traditional spring concert once again, following a two year hiatus. Please join us and enjoy music about Canada, all (but one) composed by Canadians.
The concert is on Sunday, June 19, 2:30PM at Mount Seymour United Church 1200 Parkgate Ave, North Vancouver
Donations gratefully accepted.
2022 May 04
Rehearsal and Performance Calendar Update
The calendar for upcoming rehearsals and performances has been updated.2022 April 09
April 10 Rehearsal Location Changed!
The rehearsal location for the April 10 rehearsal has been changed to Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.2022 March 05
Calendar Updated
The rehearsal and performance calendar to the end of June has been updated.2022 February 19
We're BACK for Rehearsals!
The rehearsal calendar has been updated as we resume weekly rehearsals!2021 November 28
Concert - "Christmas in Brass!"
Please come enjoy holiday favourites with us!
The concert is on
Sunday, December 19, 2:30PM at
St. James Community Square
3214 W. 10th Ave, Vancouver
Proof of vaccination and photo I.D. required. Donations gratefully accepted.
2021 November 26
Christmas Singalong Concert
The concert is on Friday, December 03, 7:00PM at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church 1022 Nelson St. (at Burrard), Vancouver
2021 October 15
Rehearsal Schedule and Location Updated
The rehearsal calendar has been updated to confirm dates, and change the rehearsal location to St. James Community Square for the remainder of 2021.2021 October 01
Rehearsal Schedule Updated
The rehearsal calendar has been updated to a provisional view to the end of 2021.2021 September 20
Rehearsal Schedule Amended
There is no rehearsal on October 10 (Thanksgiving weekend.)2021 September 18
Rehearsals Resume!
Rehearsals resume on September 19 under pandemic management measures (proof of double vaccination, masks worn when not seated, social distancing, etc.)2020 November 29
Rehearsal Schedule Update
The band rehearsal for November 29 has been canceled, due to orders from the Provincial Health Officer. Future rehearsals will be scheduled when permitted.2020 November 07
Rehearsal Schedule Updated, Again
The band rehearsals for November 08 and 15 have been canceled, due to new orders from the Provincial Health Officer.2020 November 01
Rehearsal Schedule Updated
The band rehearsal schedule for November and December has been updated, and remains subject to change.2020 September 26
Rehearsals Resume
Band rehearsals will resume September 27 with a schedule that is subject to change. The rehearsals will be limited in the number of participants in order to meet social-distancing guidelines.2020 March 14
Rehearsals and Performances Suspended
Due to COVID-19 concerns, LMBB is immediately suspending all activities until further notice.2019 November 16
Fall Concert - "Celebration!"
LMBB celebrates its 25th year of playing and presenting music made the British-style brass band way! The occasion calls for bright, upbeat music, and the band will deliver! Please join us in celebrating this happy event!
The concert is on Sunday, November 24, 2:30PM at Mount Seymour United Church 1200 Parkgate Ave, North Vancouver
Light refreshments following. Donations gratefully accepted.
2019 October 15
Schedule for November 2019 - June 2020
Updated the rehearsal and performance schedule for 2019-2020 in the calendar.2019 April 17
Schedule for April-August 2019
Updated the rehearsal and performance schedule in the calendar.2019 March 02
Spring Concert - "Music From the Theatre"
Come enjoy some of your favourites from across the musical spectrum of "theatre" - from operas through operettas to musical theatre!
The concert is on Sunday, March 24, 2:30PM at Mount Seymour United Church 1200 Parkgate Ave, North Vancouver
Donations gratefully accepted.
2018 December 28
Photos - Christmas Day 2018
Added photos from LMBB's playing at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church on Christmas Day to the photo gallery.2018 November 26
Christmas Singalong Concert
The concert is on Friday, November 30, 7:00PM at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church 1080 Nelson St. (at Burrard), Vancouver
Admission by donation to St. Andrews-Wesley United Church.
2018 October 28
Fall Concert - "Postcards From the Continent"
We've gathered some delightful pieces from all over Europe and it's shaping up to be super fun to play. We hope to see you there to enjoy some excellent music together!
The concert is on Sunday, November 25, 2:30PM at Mount Seymour United Church 1200 Parkgate Ave, North Vancouver
Donations gratefully accepted.
2018 October 06
Schedule for October 2018-August 2019
Updated the rehearsal and performance schedule in the calendar.2018 September 10
Updated Music List
Updated the music list page.2018 September 07
Updated Calendar for 2018-2019
Created the initial rehearsal and concert schedule for 2018-2019.2018 March 24
Schedule for March-June 2018
Updated the rehearsal and performance schedule in the calendar.2018 March 07
Spring Concert - "The Majesty of Brass"
Over 300 years of music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods - including compositions by Purcell, J.S. Bach, Gabrieli, and Byrd - are in the program.
The sound of this music played by a 35 piece brass band is truly awesome (although played on modern brass instruments, much of the repertoire was originally performed on the very earliest versions of today's instruments). The centrepiece of the concert will be music from Bach's Brandenburg Concerto # 3.
Please join us as we celebrate "The Majesty of Brass".
The concert is on
Sunday, March 18, 2:30PM at
Mount Seymour United Church
1200 Parkgate Ave, North Vancouver
Donations gratefully accepted.
2018 January 31
Rehearsal Schedule for February-March 2018
Updated the rehearsal schedule in the calendar.2018 January 04
Rehearsal Schedule for January 2018
Added the January rehearsal schedule to the calendar.2017 December 28
Videos - Fall Follies 2017
Added 10 videos from LMBB's Fall Follies concert to the video gallery.2017 November 06
Photos - Fall Follies 2017
Added photos from LMBB's Fall Follies concert to the photo gallery.2017 November 04
Updated Calendar for the Remainder of 2017
Updated the rehearsal and concert schedule for the rest of 2017.2017 October 09
Fall Concert - "Fall Follies"
There will be surprises and we hope you join us for the guaranteed laughter (with us or at us!) and joy in our Fall Follies concert!
The concert is on
Sunday, October 29, 2:30PM at
Mount Seymour United Church
1200 Parkgate Ave, North Vancouver
Admission is by donation and a hearty autumn reception will follow.
2017 September 11
Updated Calendar for 2017-2018
Created the initial rehearsal and concert schedule for 2017-2018.2017 August 12
Open Rehearsal and Reading Session
LMBB invites interested brass players to sit in on the open reading rehearsal on Sunday, August 27, 2:30-5:00 at the Vancouver Opera Building, 1955 McLean Drive, in Vancouver (one block east of Clark Drive, between 3rd Ave. and 4th Ave.) Note that parts for Cornet/Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Baritone, Euphonium, and Trombone are written in Bb Treble Clef; parts for Eb Horn are in Eb Treble Clef; parts for Bass/Tuba are written in Bb or Eb Treble Clef; but the part for Bass Trombone is in concert pitch Bass Clef. The reading music will be challenging but not too much so. Come sit in and get a taste of British style brass band!
2017 May 29
Ladner Bandfest 2017
LMBB will return to Ladner Bandfest to showcase a few fun favourites that we have learned this year. A little western, a little classical, and a little cocoa!
The event goes from 11 AM to 6 PM on both Saturday June 3 and Sunday June 4 but we will be playing on Sunday June 4 at 1:40 on Showstage 1. There are a plethora of bands (and orchestra) coming out to play this weekend and you can find the full roster and schedule at https://www.ladnerbandfest.org/2017-concert-schedule.
The event is free! You're welcome to bring a chair or something to sit on.
TOOB will be on site with food and beverages for sale!
NOTE: Ladner Bandfest is happening at a new location this year:
2017 May 17
Concerts on Victoria Day Weekend
Little Mountain Brass Band will perform on Saturday, May 20 AND Sunday, May 21 over the Victoria Day weekend!
van Dusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Saturday, 2017 May 20
11:30-2:30
(Admission is charged for the car show, but the music is free!)
LMBB returns
to the van Dusen Botanical Gardens to provide a British brass backdrop for
a spectacular celebration of British automobiles!
We will be playing British, popular, and other favourites
on the hill throughout the afternoon surrounded by vintage and modern British
cars!
Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Sunday, 2017 May 21
12:15-3:00
Free!
LMBB returns to the Roundhouse Community Centre to
commemorate Engine 374 coming into Vancouver 130 years ago. We will be playing a
mix of popular and classic show tunes, movie favourites, and folk selections.
If memory serves, there will be cake!
It's also great fun to toot Engine 374's horn!
2017 April 07
April 09 Rehearsal Cancelled
The rehearsal scheduled for April 09 has been cancelled due to a fair number of expected absences.
2017 April 04
Photo - After the Spring Concert
The concert program drove us to drink! (Because it was a challenging program - why else?)
2017 March 15
Spring Concert - "Brass Blast"
All of the repertoire in this concert have British roots, whether it be their composers or their folk songs.
Despite their common tradition, almost none of the music sound anything like the others. Join us for an afternoon of classics, new whizbangers, a little bit of drama, and a whole lot of fun!
Akademische Festfanfare
Sullivan Fantasy
Purcell Variations
Dark Side of the Moon
West Country Fantasy
The concert is on Sunday, April 02, 2:30PM at Mount Seymour United Church 1200 Parkgate Ave, North Vancouver Admission by Donation at the door.
Reception to follow!
2017 January 07
Updated Calendar for January - June
Updated the rehearsal and concert schedule.2016 October 15
Fall Concert - "Romantic Brass"
2016 August 08
Updated Music List
Updated the music list page.2016 August 07
Photos - Korean Cultural Heritage Festival 2016
Added photos from the band's day at the Korean Cultural Heritage Festival to the photo gallery.2016 July 23
Open Reading Rehearsal
The band cordially invites the public to an open rehearsal to sit in and read through and play some new music 2:30-5:00 on August 21 at the Vacnouver Opera's Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall, 1955 McLean Drive, Vancouver. It'll be a fun way to find out what playing with a British brass band is like! Contact genechan@vcn.bc.ca for more information.2016 April 19
Spring Concert - "The Good, The Bad, and The Brassy"
2016 March 04
Updated Calendar for March - August
Updated the rehearsal and concert schedule.2016 January 09
Updated Calendar for January - July
Updated the rehearsal and concert schedule.2015 November 07
Fall Concert - "Celtic Brass"
2015 October 31
Updated Calendar
Updated the rehearsal and concert schedule.2015 September 07
Updated Members and Music Lists
Updated the music list and members list pages.2015 September 03
Fall 2015 Rehearsals Start
Rehearsals begin on Sunday, September 13, 2:30-5:00 at the Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall (Vancouver Opera building), 1955 McLean Dr., Vancouver. The rehearsal schedule (subject to change) is posted on the calendar page.2015 April 14
Photos from "Overture to Spring" Concert
See photos from the "Overture to Spring" concert at the Photo Gallery page. Photos by David Roughan.2015 March 23
Concert - "Overture to Spring"
2014 December 27
Rehearsals Resume
Weekly rehearsals resume on Sunday, January 04 2015, 2:30-5:00 at Vancouver Opera's Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall, 1955 McLean Drive in Vancouver.2014 November 05
Concert for Remembrance
Opening
Abide With Me
O Canada
Big Band Sounds
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
In The Mood
From the Movies
Hymn To The Fallen (from "Saving Private Ryan")
Midway March (from "Midway")
Great Escape (from "The Great Escape")
Aces High (from "Battle of Britain")
A Century Ago
Voice Of The Guns
I Vow To Thee My Country
Songs of the Great War
Nimrod
2014 November 01
Photos from 2014 Ladner Bandfest
Updated the photo gallery page with photos of the band at Ladner Bandfest on June 08, 2014.2014 October 03
Calendar Updated
Updated the rehearsal and performance schedule page with the calendar up to the end of 2014.2014 October 02
Another Video From "Brass on Broadway" Concert
Added link to YouTube video for "Breezin' Down Broadway" to the Video Gallery page.2014 September 11
40 Year Annniversary - Point Grey Community Centre
2014 August 07
Fall Rehearsals Start
Rehearsals begin on Sunday, September 07, 2:30-5:00 at the Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall (Vancouver Opera building), 1955 McLean Dr., Vancouver.2014 July 20
Two Videos From "Brass on Broadway" Concert
Added links to YouTube videos for Singin' in the Rain" and "The Lady Is a Tramp" to the Video Gallery page.2014 March 12
Brass on Broadway
These concerts present a program selected from the music of Broadway and musical theatre. You'll recognize every tune - I guarantee it!
2014 January 18
Calendar Updated
Updated the rehearsal and performance schedule page with the calendar up to the end of June, 2014.2013 November 22
Rehearsal Location - Nov. 24
Weekly rehearsal location, for November 24 only, will be 1890 Pandora Street, Vancouver.2013 October 05
Musical Transcriptions Concert
In addition to musical pieces composed specifically for brass band, the repertoire benefits greatly from transcriptions of music written for other genres, such as classical, opera, and folk music. This concert celebrates the diversity available to brass bands.
2013 September 21
Calendar Updated
Updated the rehearsal and performance schedule page with the calendar up to the end of 2013.2013 September 04
Web Site Updated
Updated the music page with the music as of the end of June 2013.2013 September 03
Fall Rehearsals Start
Rehearsals begin on Sunday, September 08, 2:30-5:00 at the Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall (Vancouver Opera building), 1955 McLean Dr., Vancouver.Web Site Updated
Updated the members and rehearsal calendar pages in the web site.
2013 June 27
Photo - "Concert in the Park" Concert
2013 April 19
British Music Concert
2013 February 18
Photo - "Cinematic Brass" Concert
2013 January 27
Movie Music Concert
2012 December 07
Christmas Concert
2012 October 24
New Web Site URL!
The LMBB web site can be accessed through an alternate, "alias" web address: http://lmbb.ca/ Some will find this a little easier to remember, compared to http://lmbb.vabbs.org/, which will continue to work, also.
2012 September 05
Fall Rehearsals Start
Rehearsals begin on Sunday, September 09, 2:30-5:00. Location for this rehearsal only: Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall, Vancouver Opera building, 1945 McLean Dr., VancouverWeb Site Updated
Updated the members, music and rehearsal and performance calendar pages in the web site.
2012 July 21
Photo Gallery Updated
See the photo gallery for photos from the June 27 2012 performance at the Charles Dickens Annex.
2012 July 16
Richmond Oval - August 05
This tentatively-scheduled performance has been canceled.
2012 June 24
Photo From Fête de la Musique 2012
Photo from the June 21 2012 Fête de la Musique in Gastown, Vancouver. Photo by
Nina Dobbyn.
2012 May 29
Video From Eurofest 2012
See the video gallery for a video from the May 26 2012 performance at Eurofest 2012.
2012 May 26
Photo Gallery Updated
See the photo gallery for photos from the May 26 2012 performance at the Eurofest at Swanguard Stadium.
2012 May 25
Video Gallery Updated
See the video gallery for a video from the May 20 2012 performance at the Rounhouse.
2012 May 16
Victoria Day Weekend, 2012
Updated the calendar page with changes to times for the British Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 19 (11:30-2:30) and Engine 374 Anniversary at the Roundhouse Community Center on Sunday, May 20 (12:30-1:00).
2012 April 22
Schedule For Apr-Aug
Updated the calendar page with a schedule for April through August rehearsals and performances, subject to change!
2012 February 22
Schedule For Feb-Jun
Updated the calendar page with a schedule for February through June rehearsals and performances, subject to change!
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/.
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