Blackpool Senior Trophy

The 'A' band played in the Senior Trophy Contest at Blackpool on Saturday 16th May, in the impressive surroundings of the Spanish Hall, within the Winter Gardens complex. A group of around 50 players and supporters had an enjoyable weekend. The Band's playing of Edward Lalo's "Le Roi d'Ys" delighted the audience - but not alas the adjudicators, who complained it was played at too fast (but admittedly exciting) a tempo, and placed them 12th (out of 20). Better luck next year....

Posted on 18th May 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.

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Forthcoming Events

Saturday, 3rd March

  • Concert in aid of Refurbishment of Grove Village Hall
    7:30pm at Village Hall, Main Street Grove
    (Concert Brass)

Wednesday, 7th March

  • AGM
    7:00pm at Old Mill Hall, Grove

Saturday, 10th March

  • Rotary Concert featuring Youth Groups
    7:30pm at Civic Hall, Portway, Wantage
    (Youth Band)

Saturday, 17th March  

  • London and Southern Counties Area Contest - 3rd Section
      at Stevenage Leisure Centre
    ('B' Band)

Sunday, 18th March  

  • London and Southern Counties Area Contest - Championship Section
      at Stevenage Leisure Centre
    ('A' Band)

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