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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.
Latest News
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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
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Leighton Buzzard Proms 2024
Bedford Town Band had a fabulous evening entertaining the crowds at Leighton Buzzard Proms 2024 on 14th Sept.
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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
Our Players
Conductor | Craig Patterson |
Soprano Cornet | Leanne Rewcastle |
Principal Cornet | Gerard Atkins |
Solo Cornets | Rachael Mawson Paul Martin Vacancy |
Repiano Cornet | Daniel Hutchins |
2nd Cornets | Vikki Bean Jeremy Bradley |
3rd Cornets | Karen Nutting Oscar Lopez Cuadrado |
Flugel Horn | Mike Statham |
Solo Horn | Jen Francis |
1st Horn | Gary Summerfield |
2nd Horn | Jane Miles |
1st Baritone | Martin Orr |
2nd Baritone | Avril Reeves |
Solo Euphonium | Mark Lowe |
2nd Euphonium | Vacancy |
Solo Trombone | Graeme Downe |
2nd Trombone | Paul Rigget |
Bass Trombone | Alex Gould |
Eb Bass | Darren Smith Simon Wilson |
Bb Bass | Stuart Cornish Vacancy |
Drums/ Percussion | Louvier Lau Vacancy |
Drums | Vacancy |