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ABINGDON TRAINING BAND

Training BandThe Band is always seeking new members, from experienced musicians to total beginners and people of any age are welcome. The Band comprises of two sections, Senior Band and the Training Band. The aims of the training band are to; Promote enjoyment of music through the teaching of brass playing Maintain links with the Senior Band by encouraging its members to either listen to or sit alongside experienced players The ultimate role of the Training Band is to coach players to become members of the Senior Band If you would like to come along to rehearsals, or are interested in learning a brass instrument, please contact either the Musical Director or Band Secretary

Training Band starts at 7pm every Monday at the music block of John Mason School. We welcome everyone from 8 to 9 years of age to come, have a go and join in the fun. Enthusiasm is all you require to start your banding journey.

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Thoughts on the Training Band from Oliver Oliver has been playing with the Training Band for two terms. He had been learning to play the cornet for a year at school when he started. Alison the Training Band leader shows incredible patience and great nurturing skills with the childrens questions, she is great at getting their attention. She gently talks the group through all aspects of playing a piece, keys, time, dynamics/rythem as well as other things like posture and the need to keep an eye on the band leader! Playing with the band has given me a greater understanding of what goes into making a piece of music sound musical. The band plays together for hour so if you don't live nearby there is no complaints when parents 'sit in' during the session. If you are learning to play a brass instrument I would recommend joining as it is a good way to develop your musical knowledge and ability. Its amazing how quickly pieces of music sound good even at this beginner level. From Oliver Training Band

The Abingdon Town Training Band play there first concert at Fun in the Park 13th September in the Abbey Grounds Abingdon

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