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)
great horwood silver band
Est. 1888
About Us
Based in North Buckinghamshire Great Horwood Silver Band, founded in 1888, is a dedicated, well established band with an extensive library and mostly Sovereign instruments.
The band can play for any event including fetes, weddings, private parties and other functions and have music for most occasions. We are constantly adding to our library and are happy to discuss specific requirements for an event, please contact us for more information.
The band are very much part of village life supporting events throughout the year and taking enormous pride in helping organisations to raise funds for many local and national Charities.
Remembrance 2022
The band had a busy Remembrance weekend taking part in services in Preston Bissett, Great Horwood, Winslow and Swinderby, Lincolnshire
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What We Offer
Free Tuition
We welcome all ages and abilities with free tuition and instruments being available
Training Band
We have a Training Band for members that are developing their playing in preparation for joining the Senior Band
Senior Band
Our established Senior Band plays a varied program at events throughout the year
Engagements
We have a full and varied calendar of events throughout the year.
Find Us
We rehearse in the Great Horwood Village Hall every Wednesday evening, please feel free to come and see us
Training Band rehearses between 6.30pm and 7.00pm.
Senior Band rehearses between 7.15pm and 9.15pm.
Great Horwood is located just off the A421 approx. midway between Bletchley and Buckingham with Winslow (B4033) being 2 miles away
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