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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	Sunday 11th July 2010 2.00-4.00 pm at Albert Park, Middlesbrough Bandstand concert - Council funded event
	Saturday 17th July 2010 2.00-4.00 pm at Redcar Bandstand (on the sea front) funded by “Flower Power” Bandstand concert - free event
	Sunday 8th August 2010 2.00-4.00 pm at Redcar Bandstand (on the sea front) funded by “Flower Power” Bandstand concert - free event