About the band
Wrentham Band is a friendly and progressive brass band that welcomes new players. We are a non-contesting band of 3-4th section standard (Class A locally) with a diary of diverse engagements at various venues in the Suffolk and Norfolk area. Our concerts are interesting and challenging and are enjoyed by our audiences and members.
Instruments are usually available on loan and there are no subscriptions to pay.
The Band was formed in 1919 and to date has had thirteen different conductors, including some well-known names:
| < 1969 | W.
Chatfield Bill Chatfield D. Cone |
| 1969 - 1970 | F. Cockcroft |
| 1972 | R. Eglington |
| 1974 | T. E. Samways |
| 1975 | N. Wright |
| 1977/8 - 1980 | M. Zipfel |
| 1980 | T. Gomersall |
| 1982 | D. Cone |
| 1983 1992 |
P. Harrold M. Zipfel |
| 1997 | R. Pearcey |
| 2007 | Cliff Maddox |
| 2008 | Chris Robinson |
| 2009 - 2013 | Ian Bauers |
| 2013- | P.Harrold |
For more information on the Band's current Musical Director,
please click
here.
The Band are always pleased to see visitors in the Band Room. If you would like to see the Band in action or come along for a blow, the Band Room can be found at:
Monday Evening, 7.30PM
Wrentham
Village Hall
Wrentham, Suffolk, NR34 7HJ
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Current Player Vacancies
Players of all abilities welcome. We look forward to seeing you at rehearsals - monday's at 7.30pm, Wrentham Village Hall, Wrentham, NR34 7HJ
Media and selected clips
Our most recent CD "Wrentham Band Live" at Framlingham
is now available.
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to a sample track.
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