Contributing to musical life in and around St Albans for over 130 years.
St Albans City Band is delighted to announce that Will Watson BMus (Hons), ARAM, LRAM has been appointed to the role of Musical Director, St Albans City Band. A significant influence on Will’s musical development was his father, James Watson, one of the most respected figures in the brass world, who enjoyed highly successful tenures …
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Wednesday 1 July 2026 17:00-20:45 – Classics in the Walled Garden, Luton Hoo; Sunday 19 July 2026 13:30-15:15 – Last of the Summer Brass: Clarence Park Band Stand
Do you live in or near St Albans? Did you play a brass instrument years ago and have started thinking about playing again? Have you just moved to the area and played in your previous area? Or are you playing elsewhere and fancy a change, or just want to come along for some extra practice? …
We are a group of friendly and community focused brass bands who have been making a contribution to local musical life for 130 years. Would you like to hear us play or book us? A busy schedule of concerts and engagements finds our bands performing throughout Hertfordshire and beyond. Our bands play a wide …
We had a great time in the sweltering heat playing at the Herts County Show this year. Pics and clips below.
Another lovely evening in the band room with our Community Band tonight. It’s officially huge now, with – count them – FOUR bass players! In these clips, we’re playing Number 5 Chorale and Swingin’ with the Mountain King (Sparke). The Adult Training Band were sounding great tonight, and they’ve only been playing for a few …
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Our City Band played at Studham May Fair again at the weekend, in what is definitely one of our favourite gigs of the year. Well done to everyone who played – great job! Clips and pics below:
Our community Band played a lovely set at Lemsford Fete at the weekend, with Young Maestro Arthur stealing the show. See below for pictures and clips! Slaidburn Out of the Blue Egypt! Pastime with Good Company The Great Escape O Sole Mio Trepak
Congratulations to Petra, Christine and Nick, who all passed their recent Graded examinations with flying colours! We are very proud of your progress. Sounding good!
Saturday evening’s concert was an emotional affair, as it was the last one for Nicholas Garman as our Musical Director. Thank you for everything, Nicholas! Your words are ringing in our ears: Never accept second best, and keep practising! And as a special treat, here’s some lovely footage of a recent rehearsal, taken by Sherilyn Minns.
We had such a great time at our Classics of Brass concert last weekend. Here are some pics. And the rehearsals (and pizza in the sun) earlier in the day.
What a concert our three adult bands gave a packed audience last Saturday at St Saviours Church! Films of the performances are below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by St Albans City Band (@stalbansbrass) View this post on Instagram A post shared by St Albans City Band (@stalbansbrass) View this post on …
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We’re so proud of how brilliant our Community Band are sounding now, having only launched it three years ago, under the leadership of Beth. They treated a packed audience to a marching entrance followed by a glorious musical trip round the world. Clips below. Bravo!