It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our band member and friend, Chris Neufeld.
Following a catastrophic bleed in his brain on Saturday, he never regained consciousness and peacefully passed away on Wednesday with all his family by his side.
Chris was one of the longest serving members of Audley Brass (over 20 years) performing vital roles within the band, most notably as Musical Director of our Community Band.
He played both Bass and Percussion with the Main Band, along with being an active committee member.
His mum Kate has informed us that Chris has given the gift of organ donation. Where one life has tragically been lost, his gift is that more can live on.
Chris will never be forgotten & our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.
Christopher David Neufeld 1975-2023
Remembering Chris Neufeld
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Audley Brass
Published: 28 Mar 2023
Beneficiary
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Audley Brass Charity no. 1142287 Email: audleyband@hotmail.com Tel: 07974666826 |
The Audley Brass organisation is a self-supporting registered charity located in the picturesque village of Audley, Staffordshire and comprises of two bands - the main band which is a traditional, competing brass band and the community band, which is open to all brass players, from beginners upwards.
The main band compete in both traditional and entertainment-style contests and have recently gained promotion to the Second Section national brass band grading. Alongside competitions, the main band love to perform in a wide variety of concerts and events - including traditional brass band concerts, Oktoberfest beer festival-style events, weddings and fetes. The band rehearse twice a week in the purpose-built facility in Dean Hollow, Audley.
The community band aim to make learning a brass instrument and playing in an ensemble open and accessible to all. They meet once a week providing instruments, tuition and the opportunity to perform together as a group.
