Wantage 'B' Band

As a new venture to accomodate WSB expansion, 'B' Band was split into two separate parts in January, 2006, incorporating a mix of previous 'B' Band players and several of the more experienced players from Youth Band and improving trainees. One part, the "Contest Band", has retained the 'B' Band title and will concentrate on appropriate contest entries, particularly the annual 3rd Section of the National Championships. This group is conducted by Danny Dullforce, returning to WSB after gaining valuable conducting experience elsewhere. The above picture shows the band celebrating after their recent contest success at Burford (see News).

Conductor

DannyConduct.jpgDanny Dullforce

Danny began playing in the Wantage Band, and has progressed to be a leading euphonium player who has played with many top bands. He also plays tuba in a brass quintet. He showed a talent for conducting at an early age, and for some time was resident conductor of the top section Lydney Band; he now concentrates on the Wantage ‘B’ band, and led them last year to the 4th Section National Finals at Harrogate in September, with promotion to the 3rd section from January 2010.
 


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.

Please visit our Support the Band page to see how you can help with our fundraising for the new Bandhall

We are very grateful for the kind support of our Sponsors 

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Forthcoming Events

Saturday, 26th May

  • Harwell Feast Parade and Short Concert
    11:00am at Harwell
    (Mixed Band)
  • Youth Concert
    7:00pm at King Alfred's East Site (Icknield)
    (Youth Band), (Trainer Band)

Friday, 1st June  

  • Whit Friday Marches and Contest's
      at Saddleworth etc
    (Mixed Band)

Sunday, 3rd June  

  • Diamond Jubilee Parade
      at Parish Church to Market Square
    (Mixed Band)

Monday, 4th June  

  • Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
      at Grove
    (Mixed Band)

Tuesday, 5th June

  • Oxford and District Brass Bands Association - Bands in Concert
    10:30am - 6:00pm at Blenheim Palace
    (Mixed Band)

Saturday, 9th June

  • Opening Wantage Summer Festival
    11:00am - 12:00pm at Market Square, Wantage
    (Youth Band)

Saturday, 27th October

  • G R A N D *** M A S K E D *** B A L L PRESENTED BY THE WANTAGE SILVER BAND
    7:00pm at Civic Centre, Wantage

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New Bandhall

For the latest news on our new bandhall, please visit our New Bandhall section.