Welcome to Shefford Town Band

* Wanted * Wanted * Wanted *

Percussion player/Drummer

also - Brass or Woodwind players - especially Cornet (trumpet/Flugel), Flute, Sax (esp Tenor), Bass (various!)

Shefford Town Band is a Brass and Woodwind band, caters for all ages of musician and plays in and around Shefford.

I'd only ever played trumpet on my own before joining the band. It's a bit daunting at first but everyone was very friendly and helpful. It's very different from playing on your own - you've got to keep an eye on the conductor and listen to what other people are doing. What you don't realise is that everyone else has been through the same learning stage at some point.

Shefford Town Band was first established at the end of the 19th century but ceased to exist after 1957. In 1987, twelve local musicians restarted the band with the help of the Shefford Town Council. Since 1988 it has been under the musical direction of Victor Parker, playing at numerous functions in the area, particularly in the summer months and at Christmas.

The band meets every Thursday at 7.45pm, in the rear halls of theShefford Methodist Church Rooms. A variety of music is played an the band endeavours to attract and cater for players of all ages. They are keen to welcome new members into the band- woodwind or brass.

The Junior Band is currently suspended due to lack of numbers - when operating it is conducted by Jane Dutson-Steinfeld . This group is intended for any players who can play a good octave or more on their instrument and is keen to play in a group. Jane does currently run a music group at Clifton school - contact Jane for details.

For further information about membership or bookings, please get in touch with one of the people listed under contacts.

We're based in Shefford in Bedfordshire