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New addition to Wantage musical family
September 15, 2021
A seventh new musical ensemble has been added to the Wantage organisation with the creation of a brand new youth band.
Wantage up the pace on fund raising
July 23, 2021
Running, cycling and head shaving add to the fund raising activities of Wantage as they look to add extra space to their home.
Wantage looks to build on expanding foundations
July 07, 2021
The Wantage Band organisation is well on its way to raising over £450,000 to help secure its musical future in the heart of its community.
Numbers up at Wantage
April 08, 2021
A fantastic youth recruitment drive and four new senior signings boost future prosperity for Wantage.
Murray takes PC role at Wantage
July 01, 2020
Former Brighouse cornet player Joe Murray is the new principal cornet at Wantage as Sara Wallbridge returns to flugel role.
Report & Result: 2020 Wantage Band Virtual Youth Solo Competition
June 24, 2020
There was a fantastic worldwide turn-out of talent for the latest Wantage Virtual Youth Solo Competition.
Final bow for Wantage inspiration
June 18, 2020
Flugel player Helen Wright will perform with Wantage Band for the last time this weekend — 48 years after she played her first note with the organisation.
Wantage solo competition heads to climax
June 07, 2020
The Wantage Silver Band organisation continues to keep a creative on-line presence — and there's still time to enter their Virtual Youth Solo Contest.
Wantage launch Virtual Youth Solo Competition
May 17, 2020
If you want to make a musical impression around the world, then why not enter the Wantage solo contest and showcase your playing talents.
4BR Editor abandoned in self isolation...
May 10, 2020
Not quite as bad as it sounds, but 4BR Editor Iwan Fox will be temporarily marooned on Wantage Band's desert island later this evening with only 5 pieces of music to keep him company...
Wantage invites self isolation stars...
April 22, 2020
Wantage Band puts a brass band personality on a desert island and find out more about them and their musical tastes in isolation...
Wantage zooms in on new practice initiative
March 22, 2020
The innovative use of social media tools has enables Wantage Training Band to keep up their rehearsal schedule.
Report & Results: 2020 Wantage Band competition
February 12, 2020
67 players from all levels of the Wantage Band organisation took part in their annual in-house solo, duet, quartet and ensemble competition.
Wantage shell out for top look
November 21, 2019
The Wantage Band is the latest top flight outfit to ensure they look as good as they play thanks to musicwearetc.co.uk
Wantage Award winners
October 22, 2019
There were prizes galore for the hard working players of Wantage Silver Band.
Wantage to link up with Bates
August 13, 2019
Wantage Band will team up with Jonny Bates for the Wychavon and Butlins contests.
Farr helps inspire the Wantage masses
February 21, 2019
The Wantage Band organisation certainly worked Besson star Owen Farr hard on his recent visit!
Wantage enjoy healthy experience of new signings
January 18, 2019
The Wantage Band has strengthened its ranks ahead of the London & Southern Counties Regional Championships with a brace of new signings.
Perc boost for Wantage as they head north to round off the year
November 23, 2018
The Wantage Band welcomes the signing of two new players as they prepare to head to Perth for the Scottish Open.
Report & Results: 2018 Wantage Silver Band — Solo, Duet & Quartet
February 07, 2018
Over 60 players took part in Wantage Silver's recent 'Inner Band' competition — with plenty of fantastic playing on show.
Curtin inspires youth in Wantage
January 25, 2018
Foden's euphonium star helps inspire the next generation of Wantage players on his recent visit to the progressive banding organisation
Wantage invests in university education
October 10, 2017
Wantage Band starts a long term musical partnership with the students of Oxford University Brass Band
Holland takes professional lead at Wantage
August 21, 2017
The former Flowers Band MD has become the new professional conductor at Wantage — with a desire to unlock the full musical potential of an incredible organisation.
Holland and Hirst link up with Wantage
May 17, 2017
Wantage Silver will enjoy working with the experienced conducting duo of Paul Holland and David Hirst over the coming months.
Smiles all round for next generation debut at Wantage
February 25, 2017
The smiles of delight from players and parents alike should form the foundation for the future success of the Wantage Band organisation.
