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
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.
New Musical Director
Great Horwood Silver Band are pleased to announce that Chris Benger has agreed to join us as our new Musical Director
Chris joins Great Horwood following a long association with Ampthill Town Band where he was the MD for over 20 years before stepping down just as the enforced banding restrictions were introduced.
The band are looking forward to working with Chris over the coming months preparing for our upcoming 2021 engagements and beyond.
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.
Currently the Senior Band are rehearsing between 7.00pm and 9.00pm.
The Training Band re-start date and time is to be confirmed
Great Horwood is located just off the A421 approx. midway between Bletchley and Buckingham with Winslow (B4033) being 2 miles away
Contact Us
For General Enquiries and Bookings: