Vintage Brass
Vintage Brass was formed in 2005, from an idea of Noel Barr Snr. The purpose of Vintage Brass, is to give a musical outlet for those senior members of the band, who for one reason or another, no longer wish to get involved in the pressurised area of heavy competition work, but still wish to practice and play brass music.
Most members of VB still go out on the march with the Senior Band, but we go our own way in terms of practices and gigs. We do perform public engagements and do our own slots at concerts and band showcases. We have taken part at events in Strabane, Glenties, Ardara, Derry, Ballybofey and Letterkenny.
With the learners, we also formed the Training Band and took part in the NIBA Grade 5 section last October in Armagh. Two retired long term members of the band, Eamon Porter and Columba Diver were founder members of Vintage Brass. Though no longer playing they keep in close contact with VB and the band. Current members of Vintage Brass include:
- Stephen Kennedy
- Eamon Duffy
- Tommy Barr Snr
- Danny Simpson
- Hugo McGarrigle
- Paddy McGranaghan
- Edwin Cavanagh
- Tommy Casey