The JIB is now preparing for the forth coming Scottish Brass Band Championships, which this year will be held on Sat 10th March in the Rothes Halls in Glen Rothes, Fife.
Currently competing in the 3rd Section the Band will be playing the test peice 'Olympus' by the composer and arranger Philip Harper.
Under the leadership of MD Phil Rosier the band is looking to get back up to the 2nd Section which would also bring a trip to Cheltenham and the British National Finals in September.
more to follow..........
Once again the band took to the streets of Jedburgh to do the annual New Years Day March around the town.
Starting at 9am the Band parades round the streets only stopping to take on board some much needed sustinance and refreshments supplied by friends and family of the Band.
The Band finnished the March around 2.30pm with kind refreshments being supplied by the Jedburgh British Legion and the Cannon Bar.
The JIB held its annual Christmas Concert to a packed Jedburgh Town Hall on Sat 17th Dec.
The Band was acompanied by Abbey Brass, the Future Group and the Band Buddies and together they put on a memorable show.
All the Junior bands showcased there latests works much to the delights of the large audience and with the senior band laying on the Festive cheer, the Audience left with all the joys of the Festive Spirit.
Such Numbers as Away in a Manger, O Holy Night and In
the Bleak Mid Winter set a great Christmas scene and follwed by excerpts
of Santa Baby, Fairytale of New York and I Wish it could be Christams
everyday, had everyone singing along.
The Band would like to
thank all the fund raisers and bar staff for their continued and valued
support and to Jim Terrace and Alan Fernie for guesting with the band.
The Band recently held a days fundraising at the Jedburgh Co-op Superstore with Christmas Carols being played by the JIB and Customer bag packing being carried out at the tills by members and parents of Abbey Brass.
A GRAND TOTAL OF £870 was raised so a huge thank you goes to all who were involved and to the Co-op Store Jedburgh for their kind hospitality.
Abbey Brass (Jedforest) claimed another Gold Award at this Years Scottish Youth Championships in Perth. There were a total of 11 bands in their section, unfortunatly the band didn't quite manage to take home the Trophy, that honour went to the Perth and Kinross Junior School Band but a cracking performance from the band ment they claimed one of the top awards of the day.
This wasn't the only success for the JIB as three of the bands players were also involved the previous day playing for the Scottish Borders Youth Band in the Senior Development Section. Tammie Jack, Emma Stainer and Naomi Henderson help the Borders badn retain the title for a second year.
The JIB, Abbey Brass, Band Buddies and Future Group will be holding their annual Christmas Concert on Sat 17th Dec In the Jedburgh Town Hall.
Starting at 7.30 the bands will be full of the Christmas spirit, playing some true Christmas classics.
Tickets will be priced at £5/£4 and will be on sale in Various shops around Jedburgh and also from band members and right here at the Contacts page.
Dont delay get your tickets today!!!!
The JIB
walked away from the Borders contest on Saturday 5th November with the 3rd
section title after wowing the large audience with a fun-packed and hugely
entertaining programme.
Playing no. 15 out of 18 bands, the band opened
their programme with a fabulous arrangement by Philip Harper of the Barry
Manilow classic 'Copacabana'. With
its vocal opening, the band quickly had the audience's full
attention.
Next, the band showed off its quality Solo Horn player, Hamish
McRitchie, by playing the Goff Richard's piece 'Demelza'. A beautiful Solo which Hamish played with style and composure.
The Band then turned the clock back by playing a piece that was
written in th 1920's called 'Mill In the Dale'. This tells the story of
mill workers and their working day, from listening to the bird song on the way
to work to the sounds of the mil workings and the songs and whistles of the
happy work force. A great fun piece
The band closed its programme
with the Salvation Army piece ' Glorifico Aeternium'. This was a big number for
the band and they had put a lot of hard work into this piece and pulled it off
well.
Overall a hugely enteraining progarmme that tested the band and showed off the hard work that was put into it by all the players and MD Phil Rosier.
THANK YOU
The JIB would like to thank Alison Reid (Langholm Town), John Dickson (St Davids Brass) and Alan Fernie for guesting with us at the contest.
The band finished a credible 9th overall the full results are as follows.....
In a Brass Banding first, the Contest held an open aduducation with 2
adjudicators, Archie Hutcheson and Stan Lippeatt. Stan was adjudicating as
normal but Archie was trialing a new idea, supported by SBBA, by talking his
remarks over a recording of the bands as they played.
Click the Link to hear this unique adudication. Borders 2011
we also have videos of our performance on the day, so for your viewing pleasure please just click on the links below.
The Jedforest Instrumental and Abbey Brass bands are both taking part in the 11th annual Borders Entertainment Contest which this year is being held for the first time in the Buccleuch Centre Langholm .
The Senior Band has to play a short 15 min program of their own choice to try and impress 2 adudicators to become the Borders Entertainment Champions 2011
Last year the Band was awarded Best 3rd Section Band, Best percussion and Highest placed Borders Band so they have a tough task to emulate last years performance.
Abbey Brass, hot off a famous win at Brass in the Park look to continue their winning ways with another title in Langolm.
The Band will be holding a Concert in the Jedburgh Town Hall on Fri 21st Oct. The Band will be conducted bu MD PhilRosier and will be showcasing some of the music that it will be performing at the fothcoming Borders Entertainment Contest. Alongside the band as always will be Abbey Brass (Jedforest) Conducted by Rob Hume and after their recent success at Brass in the Park they are in top Tune.
Tickets are priced at £4 and £5 and are available here Online from the contacts page, Band Members, Paws and Claws pet shop, and From Me To You card shop
Doors Open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. A fully Licenced Bar and Table Service will be provided so COME ALONG for a great night out!
Rothes Halls
Once again the band took to the streets of Jedburgh to do the annual New Years Day March around the town.
The Band finnished the March around 2.30pm with kind refreshments being supplied by the Jedburgh British Legion and the Cannon Bar. 
The JIB held its annual Christmas Concert to a packed Jedburgh Town Hall on Sat 17th Dec. 
Such Numbers as Away in a Manger, O Holy Night and In
the Bleak Mid Winter set a great Christmas scene and follwed by excerpts
of Santa Baby, Fairytale of New York and I Wish it could be Christams
everyday, had everyone singing along.
The JIB, Abbey Brass, Band Buddies and Future Group will be holding their annual Christmas Concert on Sat 17th Dec In the Jedburgh Town Hall. 
The Band will be holding a Concert in the Jedburgh Town Hall on Fri 21st Oct. The Band will be conducted bu MD PhilRosier and will be showcasing some of the music that it will be performing at the fothcoming Borders Entertainment Contest. Alongside the band as always will be Abbey Brass (Jedforest) Conducted by Rob Hume and after their recent success at Brass in the Park they are in top Tune. 
