Bristol Concert Wind Band run a two year course which helps adults learn a brass, wind or percussion instrument from scratch in a supportive and friendly band environment. Music is provided and we also have an instrument loan scheme. No previous musical experience is assumed but the course may also interest those taking up a second instrument or returning to music after a long break.
Derek Brown conducts a previous years course for their first public performance.
Derek's Band (currently in year one of the course)
Fishponds Library, Fishponds Road, Bristol BS16 3UH map.
Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30pm
This group started in September 2011 and welcome those wishing to join them. Contact the tutor, Derek Brown for more details by phone 0117 9651273 or
Rob's Band (currently in year two of the course)
Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm
This group started in September 2010, but still welcome players of a similar standard. Contact the tutor, Rob Bartlett by phone 07525 496356 or
Rob's band at their rehearsal in the library
Many of those now playing in Bristol Concert Wind Band first came to wind band music via our learner bands so if you have always thought you'd like to learn an instrument but never got round to it why not join us? Any brass or reed instrument can play in a wind band and they also include percussion instruments like xylophone, glockenspiel, drum kit as well as string bass. The band owns a selection of instruments which can be borrowed for the duration of the course and you can even try a few before you chose which one to learn.
