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MS Charity Concert, Didcot
The Wantage Silver Band, conducted by Phil Bailey, gave its third annual concert in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Charities in the Didcot Civic Hall on Saturday 6th February.
'B' Band Supper Concert
Held in Stanford-in-the-Vale Village Hall, this proved the continuing popularity of the ‘Supper Concert’ format and raised about £800 for the new Bandhall fund. For the ‘B’ Band, conducted by Danny Dullforce, this was their first Concert as a Third Section Band and they amply demonstrated their prowess.
Band Hall Fund Donation From Local MP
The Wantage Silver Band's Bandhall project was given a Christmas boost by the generous donation of a personal cheque for £500 from local MP, Ed Vaizey. Shown receiving the gift are Band Chairman Eleanor Turner (right) and Bandmaster Eileen Sykes.
Christmas Concert
The 'A' band Christmas Concert, held in the Civic Hall on Saturday 5th December was a sell-out. The audience much appreciated the playing and especially 'The Blue Tones', the Millbrook School choir (led by Pauline Davies) who sang beautifully and with great enthusiasm - and impressive actions!
Remembrance Parade
Sunday, 9th November saw the regular annual Remembrance Parades, with bands leading the Royal British Legion contingents with Scouts and similar groups to church services in Wantage and Hanney. Bandsmen also played 'Last Post' at several local village war memorials on that day and on Wantage square on the 11th.
About Us
Wantage Silver Band have been making music in Wantage, Oxfordshire and beyond since 1972.
Our 'A' Band competes in the prestigious Championship Section of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.
Forthcoming Events
Sunday, 21st February
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Girl Guides Paradeat Wantage
Sunday, 28th February
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Concert with Reading Scottish Pipe Band3:00pm at Reading Town Hall('A' Band)
Saturday, 20th March
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Regional 3rd Section Contestat Stevenage
Sunday, 21st March
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Regional Championship Contestat Stevenage('A' Band)
New Band Hall Latest
We are currently fundraising to build a new band hall.
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