Following the success of the first Egham Training Band formed in 2010 (promoted to Egham Youth Band in 2016), the Egham Training Band re-started in the summer of 2020.
Joining Egham Training Band: By invitation from St. Jude's, Manorcroft or Thorpe Brass.
If joining from outside of the youth progrramme, a basic level of music reading is required and being able to play notes C-A is strongly encouraged..
Rehearsals Date & Time: Friday 6.30pm to 7.30pm (please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure a prompt start)
MD: Hannah Griffin
Support: During band rehearsals, the support is provided by members of the senior band and youth band either playing alongside the training band or walking around to offer assistance. We are also very fortunate to have Royal Holloway Brass Band just up the road; we benefit from support from some of their members.
Subs: £5 per month
What to Expect:
- Opportunity to practice as part of a brass band
- Weekly tuition/rehearsals in a purpose-built band hall with experienced and qualified musicians
- Instrument hire (subject to availability)
- Instrument loan so that members can try different instruments
- Nominal Subs
- Subsidised and supported by The Egham Band
- Endorsed and supported by local schools
- Robust Safeguarding Policy
- Brass Band England, BandSafe Accredited
