Thornsett Band in their classic red jackets. What do they do in their band room in Thornsett?
A typical brass band rehearsal will involve playing a mixture of new and familiar pieces as Matt Gee, the musical director, works with the players to build up a concert programme focusing on improving the playing. What might surprise a newcomer is the level of laughter there is, the way young and old mix and how good the cakes at the break are.
As well as Christmas Light Switch on you will see them playing in Hayfield regularly, and there are concerts at both New Mills Town Hall and Spring Bank Arts.
Thornsett Band always has space for new members; they practice weekly on a Monday night, with a learner band at 6pm before the main band practice at 7pm at Thornsett Band Room. They can take any level of player, offering free instrument loan, tuition (and cake).
Venue Hire
The band room is available for hire by the hour throughout the day and for groups to meet. The main room has tables and chairs, with windows down the side and gas heaters. There is a kitchen, disabled toilet and a separate gentlemen’s toilet. There are different rates of hire for regular and one-off bookings.
Thornsett Band Room, 93 Batemill Rd, Birch Vale, High Peak SK22 1BBÂ
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Contact Dave Ford on 07926 151252 to join the band or about hiring the Band room.
