Welcome to our website!
Amersham Band is a 4th section brass band based in South Buckinghamshire. The band
was established in 1890 as 'The Amersham Sons of Temperance Band' and flourishes
today with over 50 members including our training band.
Are you looking for a traditional brass
band, or a smaller brass group, who play a wide range of repertoire to entertain
at your next big event? -
Or perhaps you are an enthusiastic brass player at beginner, intermediate or advanced level and looking to join in with the fun of being part of a band. Have a look through our website to find out more about us.
Perhaps you would like to find out about our training band, or to hear us playing first. Why don’t you visit us at one of our rehearsal evenings or come and see us at one of our public performances?
If you would like to book Amersham Band for your event, please contact us. Whatever your interest, we are a very friendly group and you can be sure of a warm welcome.
News
Amersham Band Awards were presented at our Christmas Concert on 12 December. Winner of the Bandsman of the Year was Anne Head, solo horn and librarian. In the training band Tom Speller, percussionist, won the Junior Bandsman shield and Gemma Witcombe was awarded the most improved player award.
Crispian Steele-
Amersham Band hosted a highly entertaining and informative Masterclass on 3rd November
with trumpet virtuoso Crispian Steele-
Paul Fisher appointed as new MD
Amersham Band is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Musical Director, Paul
Fisher. Paul has considerable experience in the brass band world and has worked extensively
both in this country and around the world, touring with various Symphony Orchestras,
Pop Bands, Big Bands and Musicals. For more information about Paul, please visit
his website.
Vacancies
We currently have vacancies for an Eb Bass player and horn player to complete our line up as we move into 2010. Other players are also welcome. Why not come and give us a go! Amersham is on the Metropolitan line and Chiltern rail line out of London. Lifts are available from the surrounding area. Contact us for more information.
Folkestone Contest Results
Once again we competed at Folkestone in October. This year the band chose the test piece Partita by Edward Gregson. We came a creditable fourth place in the 3rd section. Highlight of the day was winning the new best bass section trophy.
Upcoming events
Open Rehearsal on Saturday 13 March, time and venue to be announced. Come and see the band being put through its paces ahead of the 2010 London and Southern Counties Area Contest.
2010 Regional Contest -
Annual General Meeting (members only) on Monday 22 March at 8pm in the bandroom.
© Amersham Band Last updated 25/01/2010
Website page header photos taken in Krynica, Poland in May 2009 and supplied courtesy of Hayley Faulkner