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)
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
Christmas 2021
The band had a busy December which included to Christmas concerts, two new engaements, Winslow Christmas Lights and Watermead, and a very wet Christmas Eve.
We would like to thank everyone for their support and positive comments over the Christmas period
Here's to doing it all again next year
Updated: 31st Dec 2021
Remembrance - 2021
The band had a busy Remembrance weekend taking part in four services:
11th November - Preston Bissett Remembrance Service
13th November - Whitchurch Memorial Oaks Dedication Ceremony
14th November - Winslow RBL Remembrance Parade
14th November - Great Horwood Remembrance Service - Last Post played by Vicki Cook
It's always an privilege to be involved particularly this year after the disappointment of not being able to attend in 2020
Whitchurch Memorial Oaks Dedication Ceremony
Winslow RBL Remembrance Parade
Great Horwood Remembrance Service
Date: 27th Nov 2021