{"id":114,"date":"2019-11-06T16:12:18","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T16:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/borderband.org\/?page_id=114"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:38:36","slug":"join-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/borderband.org\/index.php\/join-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Applications to rehearse with the Band are welcome from suitably experienced musicians over the age of 18. There are no auditions but, as a guide, we look for a minimum playing standard of Grade 6 and\/or previous concert band, brass band or orchestra experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a brass, woodwind or percussion musician please contact the Membership Coordinator by email (<a href=\"mailto:membership@borderband.org\">membership@borderband.org<\/a>) providing the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The instrument(s) you play<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your playing standard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A summary of your musical background and playing experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other relevant information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your contact details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful applicants will be invited to undertake a probationary period of 2<strong> <\/strong>months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li 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