News

11:31 8/2/2010 , Video of the band playing Ashbourne march at the 2009 Christmas concert has been added to our web site. See home page for a link.

15:44 20/12/2009 , Congratulations to ATB solo cornet player Laura Evans who has recently been appointed to the law firm of Flint Bishop as solicitor in their employment law department. See gallery for picture cut from the Ashbourne Telegraph

20:34 15/12/2009 , Congratulations to Margaret and Kathryn Carr winners of this years band awards. This is the first time that both trophies have been won by members of the same family. To mark the occassion the trophies were presented by band vice chairman Edward Carr (yes they are related)


Engagements

30/4/2010, Band trip to Scarborough

4/7/2010, Carsington Water Churches Together Meet 2.15pm, Start 3.00pm

10/7/2010, Leek Club Day Meet 1.15pm, Start 2.00pm

12/12/2010, Christmas Concert

Ashbourne Town Band

marching at green man pub

Brass bands are known to have been in existence in Ashbourne since 1861. Since then there have been several bands including; Ashbourne Band, Ashbourne Volunteer Band, Bells Band and Rechabites Band. These have merged over the years to form the band which exists today – Ashbourne Town Band. See our History for more details

The band is located in the market town of Ashbourne, gateway to Dovedale and on the edge of the Peak District.

Practices are held at St. Johns Community Centre, The Green Road (DE6 1GQ) every Wednesday (8pm – 9.30pm) and Sunday evening (7pm to 8.30pm). The only exception is when the band has an engagement on the same day.

We also teach youngsters (and oldsters) from the age of seven. The learners group currently has vacancies, see the Join Ashbourne Town Band for more details. Learners group is held on Friday evenings at the Bankcroft Centre, Cokayne Ave, starting at 7.00pm.

We are always on the lookout for additional experienced and semi experienced players to join our friendly non-contesting band, see the Join Ashbourne Town Band page for more information on our current vacancies. We also welcome players who are visiting the area to come and have a 'blow' with us. If you are interested please contact Sam Ede.

The band plays at many different functions including indoor/outdoor concerts, church services, parades, shows, garden parties, weddings and more. If you would like to obtain a quote for a booking please contact the band secretary. Please try to allow enough time as possible prior to the engagement.

The band has also been involved in a number of fundraising events to help both local and national charities. For more information go to the Fundraising section.

 

To hear the band playing their own march "Ashbourne" click here for PC  ashbournetownband.co.uk/ATB    or here for ipod      ashbournetownband.co.uk/ATB video.3g2