Friday, 30 July 2010


Roughan Silver Band

Roughan Silver are an amateur Brass Band, located between the towns of Augher and Ballygawley, they currently play in Grade 2 of the NIBA, having moved up a grade from Grade 3 in October 2008.

Group Shot of the Band
Roughan Silver Band


The band playing "Standard of St George" March in Ballinamallard, June 2010

 

The band is ably directed by Keith Anderson and plays a wide variety of entertaining and some more "serious" pieces. A brass band is extremely versatile and plays a wide range of music to suit your needs. We can provide a full band or a smaller ensemble of 4-12 players. Some examples of our recent pieces.

 

  • Marches - Cross of Honour, The New Colonial, Shield of Liberty
  • Film Music - Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gabriels Oboe (From "The Mission"), Hymn to the Fallen
  • Solos - The Blaydon Races, He aint Heavy, he's my Brother, Swedish Hymn, Pie Jesu, The Bare Necessities
  • Musicals - Bui Doi (from Miss Saigon), Exerpts from Les Miserables
  • Swing - Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, A Swingin' Safari
  • Occasional Music - Christmas Festival, Christmas Song
  • Hymn Tunes
  • Pop Songs - Ticket to Ride
  • Crowd pleasers - Hootenanny, Breezin Down Broadway

The band is available for a wide range of activities, Church Services, Parades, Concerts and many more. If you wish to book the band, please get in touch and check out our current list of engagements!