Starter Group
If you want to start to learn to play a brass instrument or need to remind yourself of the basics, the Starter Group is just for you. Designed for all ages, you will be taught how to read music, play in small ensembles, and develop your skills to play easy solos and duets. The group is designed to enable individuals to develop at their own pace in a small group of similarly able players. Together you will learn easy music, note values, dynamics and counting skills. These skills will enable you to progress to the Lydney Training Band when you are ready.
Who will teach me?
You will be taught by volunteers from Lydney Town Band. The lead tutor - Kerry Ford BMus - is a professional brass teacher and musician, with many years teaching experience and a desire to bring new brass players to the joy of music making.
What instrument can I learn to play?
As a brass band, we can teach you how to play any of these instruments:
Cornet | Baritone | Flugel | Euphonium | Horn | Trombone | Bass
What other skills will I learn?
Learning an instrument will develop many other skills such as self-confidence, team work, listening, concentration and self-analysis. It is an exciting journey and will take you forward, no matter what standard you wish to play at.
What are the costs?
There is a subscription fee of £1 a week, for which you will get tuition, instrument hire and music. You may be asked to buy a tuition book of your own as you progress, which will then belong to you. The Band will supply all other music but feel free to get some of your own too!!
What do I do next?
Contact us by phone, email or facebook and we’ll have a chat or just come along.
Lydney Starter Group meets on Mondays 5:30 - 6.15pm at The Bandroom, Swan Road, Lydney, GL15 5RU
Who will teach me?
You will be taught by volunteers from Lydney Town Band. The lead tutor - Kerry Ford BMus - is a professional brass teacher and musician, with many years teaching experience and a desire to bring new brass players to the joy of music making.
What instrument can I learn to play?
As a brass band, we can teach you how to play any of these instruments:
Cornet | Baritone | Flugel | Euphonium | Horn | Trombone | Bass
What other skills will I learn?
Learning an instrument will develop many other skills such as self-confidence, team work, listening, concentration and self-analysis. It is an exciting journey and will take you forward, no matter what standard you wish to play at.
What are the costs?
There is a subscription fee of £1 a week, for which you will get tuition, instrument hire and music. You may be asked to buy a tuition book of your own as you progress, which will then belong to you. The Band will supply all other music but feel free to get some of your own too!!
What do I do next?
Contact us by phone, email or facebook and we’ll have a chat or just come along.
Lydney Starter Group meets on Mondays 5:30 - 6.15pm at The Bandroom, Swan Road, Lydney, GL15 5RU
Starter Group Members
Cornet
Bobby, Rylan, Amanda*, Gail, Maia, Louie, Cora
Horn
Jonah, Wren, Lisa*, Kaeisha
Baritone / Euphonium
Haidee*, Gill*, Bex*, Shiann
Trombone
Edith, Kip
(* Adult Starter)
Bobby, Rylan, Amanda*, Gail, Maia, Louie, Cora
Horn
Jonah, Wren, Lisa*, Kaeisha
Baritone / Euphonium
Haidee*, Gill*, Bex*, Shiann
Trombone
Edith, Kip
(* Adult Starter)
