Ashbourne Town Band are holding a Recruitment Workshop at the Ashbourne Library in Compton Street on Saturday 1st October from 10am until 12.
Anyone interested in joining the band is welcome to come along to find out more.
A selection of instruments will be available on the day for anyone young or old to try.
Experience of playing a brass instrument is not necessary as free tuition can be provided by the band.
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 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, Auction Close (off The Green Road), DE6 1GQ every Wednesday (8pm-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 seven. The learners group meets as a Training band on Sunday evenings at St. John's Community Centre, starting at 6.00pm. The learners group currently has vacancies, see the Join Us page for more details.
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 band chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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 band secretary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Please try to allow as much time as possible prior to the engagement.