We were delighted to hear from Shaun Major, who was the youngest member of the band in the late 1960s. He also sent these two great photos, taken at the Civic Centre and Waterend Barn (both 1967). Shaun is identifiable as the only player in the Waterend photo not wearing a band jacket. Here are …
We’re having a great time rehearsing a wide range of pieces already this year, from Handel to Gershwin, from Mancini to Game of Thrones, all in a large well-ventilated space! New players always welcome – do get in touch!
Was this the First Annual St Albans Ukes and Brass Christmas Concert? St Albans Brass Band and The Pluckwits Ukulele Band entertained at least 100 park-goers with Carols and Festive songs on Sunday 12th December at the Pavilion in Clarence Park and it was such fun! The music was provided free and the Pavilion sold …
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Some nice pics here of our carolling gig at a primary school in Watford last Saturday. Can you tell how cold it was?
It was an honour to play at the St Albans Remembrance Day Parade and Service this morning, our first public engagement in nearly two years. Thank you to everyone who played. Jenny’s Last Post was clear as a bell, and very moving. #LestWeForget
We are delighted to be returning to indoor playing from September 2021 in a bigger central St Albans venue when needed to allow for social distancing. We are currently playing with around 10 players and would be interested in hearing from anyone who may be interested in joining the Band whether an existing player or someone …
Courtesy of Lesley Christofi:
Just came across this photo of the band playing at Hatfield House. I think around about 1999/2000.
We played together for the first time in 15 months tonight! See you next week in a different garden to annoy a different set of neighbours! Feeling emotional, or maybe just knackered.
Another set of photos of St Albans City Band courtesy of former member Philip Cook taken at Hatfield House in the summer of 1996. The regular Sunday band concerts at this location were a common feature of most local Band’s calendars for a good number of years, but I think they must have finally ceased …