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)
Player Vacancies
We're recruiting!
Please get in touch if you would like more information
Date: 27th July 2022
Great Horwood Fete 2022
On Saturday 2nd July the band attended their own village fete playing throughout the afternoon at the well attended event, it's always a pleasure to be involved.
See you all next year!
Date: 25th July 2022
Platinum Jubilee
Thank you to every that attended the Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting Event on Great Horwood Village on Thursday 2nd June 2022
The band performed a varied programme throughout the evening with the finale being the sounding the specially commissioned fanfare 'Majesty' followed by the National Anthem as the Beacon was lit.
It was an honour to be part of the evening that was so well supported by the village.
Fanfare 'Majesty
National Anthem
Updated: 10th June 2022
Annual Concert 2022
Thank you to everyone that joined the band for our first concert of 2022 on Saturday 12th March, we appreciate your support and hope that you enjoyed the program which featured the following soloists.
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Emma Mainwaring (Principal Cornet) - Feelin' Good
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Vicki Cook (Flugel) - The Rose
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Linda Hayward (Euphonium) - Rainy Days and Mondays
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Clare Martin (Tenor Horn) - On My Own
The band would also like to thank the visiting players that helped out on the night, with some stepping in at very late notice we're grateful that they were able to find time to join us.
Chris Benger
Musical Director
The feedback that we've received has been very positive and is a great way to start our engagements for 2022 as we now concentrate on a program for our upcoming summer schedule.
As always please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for future events
Date: 14th Mar 2022