2018 Awards Night Presentation

On Saturday 12th January 2019, Ashbourne Town band had a New Year party at St John's Hall and the awards for 2018 were presented.
The band learners group use a scheme based on the 'Standard of Excellence' books which awards medals for levels of achievement. Bronze medals were awarded to Martha Whale and Chloe Smith,
 
 
 
Gold medals were awarded to Evie Gregory, Lily Sweeney and Megan Lowes, who all now play in the main band. 
 
 
 
The Young Player of the Year, which is awarded to the young player who has showed the most improvement throughout the year, was awarded to Jessica Simpson
 
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The Barry Lee Memorial Cup for the most dedicated member of the band was awarded jointly to Graham Lee,  Prim Handforth and Sam Ede.
 

Introduction

Brass bands are known to have been in existence in Ashbourne since 1861. Since then there have been several bands including; Ashbourne Band, Ashbourne Volunteer Band, Bells Band and Rechabites Band. These have merged over the years to form the band which exists today - Ashbourne Town Band. See our History page for more details
The band is located in the market town of Ashbourne gateway to Dovedale and on the edge of the Peak District.
Practices are held at St. John's Community Centre, The Green Road (DE6 1GQ) every Wednesday (8pm to 9.30pm) and Sunday evening (7pm to 8.30pm). The only exception is when the band has an engagement on the same day.
We also teach youngsters (and oldsters) from the age of eight. The learners group currently has vacancies, see the Join Us page for more details. Learners group is held on Sunday evenings 6.00pm at St. John's Community Centre.
We are always on the lookout for additional experienced and semi experienced players to join our friendly non-contesting band, see the Join Us page for more information on our current vacancies. We also welcome players who are visiting the area to come and have a "blow" with us. If you are interested please contact our Musical Director.
The band plays at many different functions including indoor/outdoor concerts, church services, parades, shows, garden parties, weddings and more. If you would like to obtain a quote for a booking please contact the booking secretary. Please try to allow enough time as possible prior to the engagement.
The band has also been involved in a number of fundraising events to help both local and national charities. For more information go to the Fundraising page.