Everything you need to know about our two bands, the Concert Band and the Training Band - what they are about, history of the bands, past and future concerts, concert programs, social life, how to join and how to contact us. Take a look around our website and if you want to know more, please use our contacts page to get in touch
In the same spirit in which it was originally set it up by its founder Mr Sid Cooper, a local peripatetic music teacher, the band continues to offer young musicians the opportunity to experience the enjoyment of the concert band setting. It’s a proven fact that playing in a band improves your playing, and so the band had developed many ways of engaging with young musicians, schools and teachers.
A number of our members are experienced teachers and can come into schools and hold special music assemblies. These have been very enthusiastically received by schools & pupils alike, and helped generate increased excitement about music in the schools where they’ve been held.
Schools
Primary School Workshop & Mini Concert
The format of this event is an afternoon rehearsal at a local primary school, specifically focused on our Training Band. The band’s experienced players are on hand to support the young musicians through a programme of music from Disney to Lady Gaga, and at the end of the rehearsal a short informal concert is performed to showcase how well the youngsters have taken to the music and to the concert band setting.
These popular events have been held at a number of local schools, including Millfields Wivenhoe, Colchester High School, Chappel Primary School, and Richard De Clare school, Halstead.
Next Primary School Event
Workshop Feedback
Thank you for an amazing workshop today in Bures ! Kelly
All
Band Play Day
The format of this event is an afternoon rehearsal at a local venue, such as St Botolph’s, followed by an evening Charity Concert. These events involve both our Training & Concert Bands, and are open to players of all ages. Over the last few years these events have been enjoyed by musicians across Colchester and have raised thousands of pounds for local and national charities.
