Incredible numbers and lots of smiles in our Community Band of returning and recent beginner adult brass players under Beth in March. They are built on firm foundations with our trio of bass players pumping out the low notes.
The City Band have been working hard and sounding good this month in the build up to their joint concert with the Community Band and the Training Band next month. Some clips below: Reuben practising his solo in Facilita: Lucy practising her solo in Concierto de Aranjuez:
Congratulations to our Youth Band, who played fantastically this afternoon, sharing the stage with Hemel Hempstead Band‘s brilliant Training Band, in a wonderful joint concert. Clips below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hemel Hempstead Band (@hemelhempsteadband)
Here are some rehearsal clips to whet your appetite for our April concert: We have been practising Concierto de Aranjuez (orange juice). Lucy was sounding great on the solo. Here’s the end of Crimond, a lovely passionate piece. Richard and Stephanie, on tenor horns, enjoying the melody, and playing Love Eternal at the very end …
Our Youth Band had a great time playing James Bond for the first time tonight. We’ll be playing it in concert soon!
St Albans City Band is seeking a tuned percussion player to play at rehearsals on Wednesday evenings and in our regular concerts. Could it be you? Join us! It’s a joy. More information here.
St Albans City Brass Band is a friendly, ambitious, and community-focused band working closely with our Community and Youth Bands to support brass playing across St Albans. We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Musical Director (compensated position) to lead the band on Wednesday rehearsals, and concerts and gigs throughout the year. Applications due by …
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St Albans City Band is seeking a Bb bass player to play at rehearsals on Wednesday evenings and in our regular concerts. Could it be you? Join us! It’s a joy. More information here.
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? …