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Bedford Town Band

Bedford Town Band is a contesting band and takes part in three or four contests annually at regional and national levels. It is currently a First Section Band. Its members also enjoy concert work. The band is active also around Bedford for events such as Remembrance Day and Christmas carolling.

Town Band rehearses twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 8pm – 10pm in the Primary Hall, Newnham Middle School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DT.

The band is conducted by renowned professional trumpet player and conductor Craig Patterson.

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Latest News

  • Christmas Concert

    Bedford Town Band will be performing their annual Christmas Concert on 14th December, 2pm at Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford.

    Tickets available on the door: Adults £10 , Concessions £8 , Under 18’s Free

  • Leighton Buzzard Proms 2024

    Bedford Town Band had a fabulous evening entertaining the crowds at Leighton Buzzard Proms 2024 on 14th Sept.

  • All Bands Concert

    A busy week for our bands started last Saturday 18th May 2024, when every ensemble in our organisation came together at The Place Theatre for our annual All Bands Concert.
    Each band played very well, but it was particularly nice to see the great progress that our young musicians are making in our academy.
    Don’t forget; if you want your child to benefit from free brass tuition you can email [email protected] for information

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Our Players

ConductorCraig Patterson
Soprano CornetLeanne Rewcastle
Principal CornetGerard Atkins
Solo CornetsRachael Mawson
Paul Martin
Vacancy
Repiano CornetDaniel Hutchins
2nd CornetsVikki Bean
Jeremy Bradley
3rd CornetsKaren Nutting
Oscar Lopez Cuadrado
Flugel HornMike Statham
Solo HornJen Francis
1st HornGary Summerfield
2nd HornJane Miles
1st BaritoneMartin Orr
2nd BaritoneAvril Reeves
Solo EuphoniumMark Lowe
2nd EuphoniumVacancy
Solo TromboneGraeme Downe
2nd TrombonePaul Rigget
Bass TromboneAlex Gould
Eb BassDarren Smith
Simon Wilson
Bb BassStuart Cornish
Vacancy
Drums/ PercussionLouvier Lau
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DrumsVacancy

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