Calendar of Events 2011
1,2 & 3/12/11 - The Band will be playing 3 consecutive nights at the Fish Cross in Ayr
7/12/11 - Vikingar concert Largs
10/12/11 - Concert in the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock
11/12/11 - Christmas Service at Newton on Ayr Church
12/12/11 - Carol Playing at Tesco, Kilmarnock
15/12/11 - Carol Playing at Monkton
18/12/11 - Christmas Service at Kingcase Church
19/12/11 - Carol Playing at Tesco, Ayr
22/12/11 - Carol Playing at Tesco, Kilmarnock
If you like like more information, or to purchase tickets for any of the concerts - please email: info_ddband.co.uk
Dunaskin Doon Band is based at the Dunaskin Heritage centre, just outside of Patna. The band is ideal to provide the accompaniment to any event or function - from a full size Brass Band down to a Soloist. Dunaskin Doon Band is a Scottish Brass band with a history of performing that extends over 140 years. To check on availability, or to make a booking, please email: bookings_ddband.co.uk or for further information please send a message through the 'Contact Us' page on this site.
The Band was formed on the 4th March 1869. It is felt that the band originally was formed as a works band at a time when the iron furnaces at Waterside were in full production. The band has always been self supporting. Through fundraising, local authority grants and the band's patronage scheme, the high standards of Dunaskin Doon Band are maintained and its future insured. Dunaskin Doon Band has played at many venues over the years, including corporate events in Aberdeen, weddings in Troon, galas in Strathaven, concerts in Ayr Gaiety Theatre and contests in The Wembley Arena. Music of all types available from Classical to Modern, Opera to Pop, from Marches to the Musicals.
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Cornets
Principal: Andy McIndoe
Solo: Stephen Farrell, Hannah McSporran
Soprano: Sam Wilson
Repiano: Kayleigh Knapp
2nd: Yvonne Fulton, Leanne Cuthbert
3rd: Lynsey McIndoe, Emily O'Dowd
Horns
Flugel: Sarah Lindsay
Solo: Emma McTaggart
1st: Jessica Barrie
2nd: Jenna Smith
Euphoniums / Baritones
1st Euph: Mary Speirs
2nd Euph: Gemma Collins
1st Bari: Gillian Kay
2nd Bari: Angus Cochrane
Percussion
Marion Hutchison
Kenneth Hutchison
Cameron Galloway
Basses
B Flats: Ross McKnight
Murray Hendrie
E Flats: Ward McCormick
Stephen Paton
Kieran Purdie
Trombones
1st: David McKellar
2nd: Phyl Fleming
Bass: Blane McKnight
We are always looking to recruitment new members into the band, if you are interested please use the 'contact-us' page to send us a message. Our practice nights are currently on a Monday and a Thursday (19:30-21:30) There is also a map on the 'contact-us' page to show the location of the band hall.
As Dunaskin Doon Band becomes more and more successful, it needs the support of it's patrons to meet the ever increasing running costs. We offer patrons the opportunity to become a special friend and get more involved in the numerous activities of the band. As a patron you will receive regular correspondence from us to keep you informed of our activities, concession tickets for concerts, as well as hearing how your money is being used. Individual patronage costs just £10 per annum. Business patronage is also available, at a cost of £100 per annum. In return, you will receive the above as well as space for an advert in both our summer and Christmas concerts and space to advertise on this site. If you would like to become a patron of the band, please click the following link: patrons_ddband.co.uk
As the band is self financed, the patronage scheme is pivotal to ensuring the high standards of Dunaskin Doon Band are maintained.
We thank you very much for your support.
