New England Brass Band

Do you like British Brass? Do you even know what the difference is? Well, the first hint is there are NO trumpets...Cornets only!

Here is a shameless plug for one of my favorite "British Brass" type bands: the New England Brass Band. Under the direction of Boston Symphony Orchestra's bass trombonist, Doug Yeo, this band of extraordinary volunteers has had the opportunity to record not one, but two albums in Symphony Hall.

I have many fond memories of the annual Christmas concerts and pot luck dinners we had in Andover with the NEBB...(Hey, 'guys' [guys: any member of the band, both male and female] do you remember the year we ordered Chinese food?) Always playing to a packed house, this band has been a yearly favorite Christmas offering at Free Church.

Be sure to check out their CD's and make a plan to book them at your church or community venue.