About Us

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Honiton Band is a traditional brass band, which has been active within the Honiton community since 1956, when it was re-established after a hiatus during the war years.  It began its life as the 'Honiton Borough Band'.

We currently have about 21 members, led by our newly appointed Musical Edward Mills. The band encompasses a range of ages and abilities - but we all share an enthusiasm for and enjoyment of playing.

We undertake a variety of engagements throughout the year in and around Honiton, including:

  • fairs and fetes
  • concerts
  • civic/church services
  • carol playing
  • private functions
  • songs of praise

Our musical repertoire is varied, from traditional brass band favourites to light classical, jazz and modern pop and show tunes.  Our primary aim is to play music which our audiences will enjoy and which cater for a wide range of tastes.

New members are always welcome, with the main requirement being the above mentioned enthusiasm for playing and a desire to participate in the life of the band.  We have facilities for teaching those who are both interested in learning to play a brass instrument and prepared to join the band.  Our learners’ and improvers’ classes, when running, are under the direction of our principal euphonium, Richard Brain, along with his assistants, Roger Sleeman and Lorraine Pavey.  We also have a training band, conducted by Gill Muggeridge, who also plays in our horn section.  We do have several vacancies within our permanent positions and would be very pleased to hear from more experienced players.  Anyone wishing to play with the band is welcome to come along and see us on a rehearsal evening (Wednesdays), or alternatively contact us for a chat.

Although Honiton Band doesn't currently contest, we are always looking for ways to improve our performances and challenge our members.  We belong to the South West Brass Band Association and many of our members take part in SWBBA workshops.  Some years ago we ran a very successful workshop of our own, with Philip Harper, which was enjoyed by 47 local brass musicians.  We've also been involved with the Honiton Twinning Association, travelling to Honiton's twin towns in both France and Germany.

   

 

                     

      

                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

 

   


 
 

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