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The Bridge Rats Big Band was formed in Leeds in October 2007. The band rehearse under a bridge (hence the name) and have been awarded Gold at the NCBF Regional competition and then Gold at the NCBF National Finals.
The band is made up of students from Leeds College of Music and plays a cross section of Big Band music from Gordon Goodwin to Bob Curnow; Duke Ellington to Sammy Nestico. The band also have several original arrangements and compositions which they continue to add to.
The band have carried out two national tours, have run several workshops for all ages and range of ability and past performances have included a special guest soloist appearance from Alan Barnes
Any Enquiries, for workshops, performances or private engagements can be sent to bridgerats@googlemail.com
"Once again, absolutely mind blowing"
Guy Woolfenden
"The Bridge Rats Big Band is a new and exciting ensemble under the direction of Sam Barratt. The repertoire ranges from unhackneyed, masterpieces from writers such as Billy Strayhorn to pieces from the most contemporary of composers. The band is riddled with fine soloists, but it is the concentration a good ensemble that really distinguishes the band. If you want to find out what the best in modern big band has to offer, then check out this group."
Alan Barnes
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