Gretton, Corby, Northamptonshire
Established 1877
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Gretton Silver Band 2024

Gretton Silver Band โ€” most recent band photo

About the Band

Gretton Silver Band is a proud community brass band based in the village of Gretton, near Corby, Northamptonshire. With roots stretching back to 1877, we are one of the area's longest-standing musical organisations, bringing the tradition of brass band music to our community for nearly 150 years.

As a non-contesting community band, our focus is on making great music, enjoying every performance, and being fully part of the communities we serve โ€” from village fetes and summer concerts to festive performances and special events across Northamptonshire.

Whether you're an experienced brass player looking for a welcoming band, or a complete beginner curious about learning an instrument, we'd love to hear from you.

Established
1877
Type
Community Band
Location
Gretton, Corby
Rehearsals
Thursdays

Musical Director

Lewis Cowan - Musical Director

Lewis Cowan

Musical Director ยท Appointed March 2024

Lewis Cowan has served as Musical Director of Gretton Silver Band since March 2024, bringing energy, enthusiasm and musical leadership to the band.

Under Lewis's direction, the band continues to grow both in musical quality and membership, with the launch of a new Training & Beginner Band welcoming players of all ages and abilities into the brass banding family.

Lewis leads weekly rehearsals every Thursday evening at the Band Room in Gretton and is passionate about keeping the rich tradition of community brass banding alive in Northamptonshire.

Rehearsals & Location

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When We Rehearse

Every Thursday
8:00pm โ€“ 9:30pm

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Where We Rehearse

Gretton Silver Band Room
Kirby Road
Gretton, Corby
NN17 3DB

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Visitors Welcome

Thinking of joining? Come along on a Thursday evening and see what we're all about. New and returning players always welcome!

Training & Beginner Band

๐ŸŽบ New Training & Beginner Band

FREE OF CHARGE

Thursdays at the Gretton Silver Band Room

๐ŸŸก Beginners: 6:30pm โ€“ 7:00pm
๐ŸŸข Intermediates: 7:00pm โ€“ 7:30pm

Instrument loan available ยท Open to all ages

Gretton Silver Band is proud to offer a free Training & Beginner Band, open to absolutely everyone โ€” no experience needed!

Whether you've always wanted to learn a brass instrument or you've had a break and want to get back into playing, this is the perfect place to start.

  • Completely free โ€” no fees or charges
  • Instruments available to loan
  • Open to all ages
  • Separate sessions for beginners and intermediates
  • Friendly, supportive environment
  • Pathway into the main band

๐Ÿ“ž To find out more, call 07890 262902

Upcoming Events

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Player Vacancies

We're always keen to welcome new players to the band. Below are our current vacancies โ€” if your instrument isn't listed but you're interested in joining, please get in touch anyway!

Soprano Cornet
Soprano CornetVacancy
Cornets
Solo CornetRob D
Solo CornetJack H
Solo CornetChris C
Solo CornetVacancy
Repiano CornetVacancy
2nd CornetVacancy
2nd CornetVacancy
3rd CornetVacancy
3rd CornetVacancy
Flugel Horn
Flugel HornSandra P
Tenor Horns
Solo HornAndrea R
1st HornEsther K
2nd HornAnne K
Baritones
1st BaritoneVacancy
2nd BaritoneChris N
Trombones
1st TromboneMeg D
2nd TromboneBarrie E
Bass TromboneSue P
Euphoniums
EuphoniumTerry G
EuphoniumFrank S
Basses
Eb BassPete W
Eb BassLloyd P
Bb BassSteve L
Bb BassVacancy
Percussion
PercussionMyfanwy J
PercussionVacancy
PercussionVacancy

Interested in joining? Call 07890 262902 or find us on Facebook.

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Phone

07890 262902

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Gretton Silver Band Room
Kirby Road, Gretton
Corby, NN17 3DB