Excelsior Sparks

Training Band

We aim to provide a fun, safe and informative environment in which to learn to play a brass instrument. The emphasis is very much on enjoying the experience of playing as part of a band.

What, where, and when

We usually start a new beginners group every September. We take anyone from the age of 7 upwards, both children and adults. No musical knowledge is necessary.

Instruments are provided on loan free of charge.

We meet at
St John’s Church Hall, Churchdown
on a Friday from - during term time. Each rehearsal is just £2.50 for the first family member and £1.25 for subsequent family members.

The band's safeguarding policy can be found here.

If you would like to join our training band please contact us.

More Information

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Our beginners training band

We currently have two training bands. One is for beginners and the other is for more experienced players.

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Our main training band
Meg
Megan Reid

The main training band is conducted by Megan Reid.

Our beginners group is led by Andrea Reid.

Andrea Reid
Andrea Reid

We are also lucky to have a number of helpers who play in the main band including Sam Mills who conducts Gloucester Excelsior Band.

Some of our helpers
Some of our helpers

This allows us the flexibility of giving individual tuition where necessary.

Individual Tuition
Individual Tuition