Wantage 'B' Band

 

As a new venture to accommodate WSB expansion, 'B' Band was split into two separate parts in January 2006. One part, the "Contest Band" retained the "B" Band title and incorporates a mix of previous "B" Band players and several of the more experienced players from Youth Band and improving trainees.  

 

The "B" Band mainly concentrates on competing at contests, however they are always in demand for concerts too. Their prowess has been rewarded and we are extremely pleased to say that following a 3rd placement at the Regionals in Stevenage in March 2013, they have now been promoted to the 2nd Section as of January 2014.

This group is conducted by Danny Dullforce, who returned to WSB after gaining valuable conducting experience elsewhere.

The above picture shows the band celebrating after their recent contest success and promotion at Stevenage.

 

Conductor

DannyConduct.jpgDanny Dullforce

Danny began playing in the Wantage Silver 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 has taken them from the 4th Section to the dizzy heights of 2nd Section.
 

 About Us

Wantage Silver Band has 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.

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BOOKINGS

Dont forget you can book one of our Bands for a wide variety of events.

 

We also have a fantastic swing Big Band for ALL occasions.                                    

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Want to play a Brass Instrument?  We can provide an instrument and tuition. Beginners classes are held weekly.  Contact Eileen at bandmaster@wantageband.org

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

 

We are very grateful for the kind support of our Sponsors 

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Forthcoming Events

Saturday, 25th May

  • Market Stall
    9:30am at Victoria Forecourt, Market Place, Wantage
    (Youth Brass), (Trainer Band)

Sunday, 26th May  

  • All England Masters Contest
      at Kettering
    ('A' Band)

Saturday, 1st June  

  • Opening of Wantage Summer Festival
      at The Bear Forecourt, Wantage
    (Youth Brass)

Saturday, 1st June

  • Grand Opening of Band Hall
    2:00pm at Band Hall, Tugwell Field, Reading Road, Wantage
    (Youth Brass)
  • Supper Concert with Simon Handley's Quintet - Wantage Summer Festival
    7:30pm - 10:00pm at Band Hall, Tugwell Field Order Tickets

Sunday, 2nd June  

  • Wantage Carnival

Sunday, 16th June  

  • Stanford in the Vale Festival
      at Stanford in the Vale
    ('B' Band)

Saturday, 22nd June  

  • Letcombe Regis Fete

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New Band Hall

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