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Activities
 

The MJBO was formed in 2005 by Andrew Kerensky, a local music teacher, who wanted to establish a big band in the tradition of the Swing bands of the golden era  - but also incorporating modern popular music as well.

We are a happy bunch of musicians who enjoy making music in a group setting. Our community orchestra is open to musicians of all ages who are keen to play great music in a band setting; the only way to improve is to come along regularly. It’s advisable for newcomers to be around grade 3-5 ability. Guitarists should be able to follow a chord sheet and drummers need to be able to read drum notation, although not all percussionists need to be readers.

Over the last 12-18 months we have also established smaller ensembles drawn from the full band, who perform in more intimate venues (see events programme below).

Web-site
 

 

www.mjbo.co.uk

 

Membership
 

The band rehearses on Saturday mornings from 10-30 to 12-30 at The Sacred Heart Hall, 383 Linthorpe Road,   Middlesbrough,  TS5 6AE

Membership enquiries should be made to Andrew Kerensky on 0781-333-3891 or mjbo@hotmail.co.uk

Events
 

 

Saturday 30th January 2010 at 7.30 pm The Quoit Club, Guisborough

 

Charity Event in aid of Zoe’s Place

 

An evening of entertainment by the Middlesbrough Jazz and Blues Orchestra with vocals by

Harmony Gibson - a fantastic evening of songs old and new, including a supper of Pie & Peas

 

Tickets £5 available from Zoe's Place (01642 457985) or the Quoit Club reception

 


Saturday 27th June 2010 2.00 –4.00 pm in South Park Darlington


Bandstand concert - Council funded event

 


Sunday 8th August 2010 1.30-3.00 pm at Redcar Bandstand (on the sea front)

Bandstand concert -  free event