great horwood silver band

Est. 1888

About Us

We are a dedicated and well established Brass Band founded 1888, with an extensive library and very well equipped with mostly Sovereign instruments. We play for most occasions including fetes, weddings, private parties and other functions. We already have music for almost any occasion and constantly update our library for any special events or requirements. Just contact our secretary who will be pleased to help.

We are very much part of the life of the village and take enormous pride in helping to raise funds for many local and national Charities. Our total raised / dontated usually stands between £1000 and £2000 per annum.

Meet The Band

Cornets

Horns

Musical Director

Trombones

Euphonium & Baritones

Basses

Percussion

COVID-19

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Rehearsals have been cancelled until further notice.

We will keep everybody updated regarding further developments.

Apologies for any inconveniance.

Upcoming Engagements

March 14th

Annual Concert

CANCELLED

May 8th

5:30pm - 6:30pm

VE-Day

Buckingham

May 9th

75th VE Anniversary

Padbury

Vicarage

What We Offer

FREE Tuition

We offer Free 1-1 Tuition to anybody who would like to learn how to read music + play an instrument

Training Band

We have a Training band for players who are still developing their playing in preparation for the Senior band

Senior Band

We have an established Senior band for players who are ready to play/perform more advanced music

Engagements

We attend Events where funds made are either invested back into the band or donated to one of our many supported charities

Find Us

We rehearse in the Great Horwood Village Hall every Wednesday evening. The Training Band starts off the evening at 7.00 pm, followed by the Great Horwood Silver Band at 7.45 pm.

Great Horwood is about 4 miles from Buckingham on the A421, and 2 miles from Winslow on the B4033

Find Us

We rehearse in the Great Horwood Village Hall every Wednesday evening.

The Training Band starts off the evening at 7.00 pm, followed by the Senior Band rehearsal between 7.45 pm and 9:30pm.

Great Horwood is about 4 miles from Buckingham on the A421, and 2 miles from Winslow on the B4033

Contact Us

For General Enquiries and Bookings:

Cornets

What are they?

Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.

They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.

There are two different types of Cornet:

B♭

(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)

E♭

(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)

What are they?

Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.

They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.

There are two different types of Cornet:

B♭

(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)

E♭

(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)

Cornets

What are they?

Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.

They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.

There are two different types of Cornet:

B♭

(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)

E♭

(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)

What are they?

Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.

They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.

There are two different types of Cornet:

B♭

(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)

E♭

(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)

Cornets

What are they?

Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.

They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.

There are two different types of Cornet:

B♭

(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)

E♭

(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)

What are they?

Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.

They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.

There are two different types of Cornet:

B♭

(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)

E♭

(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)

Cornets

What are they?

Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.

They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.

There are two different types of Cornet:

B♭

(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)

E♭

(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)

What are they?

Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.

They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.

There are two different types of Cornet:

B♭

(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)

E♭

(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)