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1. Where does the band rehearse ?
2. Who can join ?
3. How much do the members get paid to play ?
4. So how is the band financed ?

Where does the association rehearse ?

The association is based in Barnsley Road Methodist Chapel, Darfield and rehearses on a variety of nights throughout the week

The jazz orchestra rehearses most Thursday nights from 5:30 to 7:30

The Dearne Big Band rehearses most Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:30

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Who Can Join ?

The association is primarily aimed at young people with an interest in jazz and/or the instruments associated with the jazz and big band styles of music, anyone with an interest is welcome to particpate in an appropriate group.

If you are interested in joining please contact Mr Holin Hammerton (07960 124561) or alternativly come along to a rehersal.

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How much do the members get paid to play ?

It will come as a surprise to many outside the association that no member gets paid to play and all attendance is purely voluntary.

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So how is the band financed ?

The band is not cheap to run when you consider the cost of transport, music & PA equipment. The Association is self financing and all performance fees are re-invested into the organisation. If you wish to help by volunteering your time or by assisting with fund raising please contact Andy Bramall on (07519 593091).

The band is now also partly funded by the European Union through the Objective 1 Programme in South Yorkshire and part funded by the Single Regeneration Budget .

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