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Brass and Wind in Essex
An exciting band who play a wide range of music directed
by some of the area's top conductors
With 50 members, SWO is charactised by high playing
standards, challenging repertoire & exciting programming
A well-established Brass Band from the borough which contains Hadleigh, Benfleet and Canvey Island
A woodwind quintet
based in Maldon, Essex.
Information about Brass Bands from Brian,
an Essex Bandsman
From mid-Essex, this Salvation Army band has a busy schedule and a large repertoire
From near Colchester, this band was formed in 1978 for people who want to have fun!
A popular Brass Band from the south of the county who perform a wide range of music
One of the oldest established Military Bands
in the South East of England
Formed in 1950 as a group of amateur musicians playing traditional brass band music for their own enjoyment.
Long established Brass Band from the
south of the county
Successful band with a
high profile
Playing a wide repertoire including classics, popular music, marches, & music from films and West end shows

Melvin Beddow Big Band

Based in Rayleigh, music for all occasions including dances, weddings etc. New members always welcome
The Grays Town Band is based in Thurrock and has been in existence since 1888 making it Thurrock's oldest Band
A competition show corps
based in Braintree
A concert band in Harlow which
performs to a high standard and supports local charities.
Clarinets and saxophones playing classical
jazz and folk in Rayne
A British style brass band enjoying a high profile in Southend
with a wide range of styles
The Essex Wind Orchestra gives four to five concerts each year raising funds for local and national charities
Community based Samba Band
playing at many public events around Essex
Drum Corps based in Colchester
providing full training.
Formed in 1996, this Pipe Band is a fun place
to learn the pipes
London and Southern Counties
Champions 2002
This site gives details about the band, history,
contacts and band events
Founded in 1987 with the aim of producing a high quality ensemble with a wide ranging & very individual repertoire
An active band who play at concerts, shows, fetes, church services and other community and charity events
A Corps of Drums in the traditional British regimental style based at Goodmayes on the borders of E. London & Essex
Thurrock Music Services
Beginner Brass Group
The perfect opportunity for Thurrock's beginner brass
players to join an ensemble which will suit their ability
Southend Youth Symphonic
Wind Band
Encourages musicians of approx grade 4 standard upwards and places a high emphasis on playing excellence
East Anglian
Single Reed Choir
An ensemble of all shapes and sizes of Clarinets and Saxophones. Rehearsals in Rayne, nr. Braintree
Riverside Reeds An Essex based quartet of
Clarinets and Saxophones
Pavilion Brass The only brass band from
'Barking and Dagenham'
Marxmen Drum and Bugle
Corps
Braintree based american style drumcorps that compete in
competitions and shows nationwide
Essex Concert Band A community ensemble, welcoming musicians from all walks of life who have attained a high standard of proficiency

The Locarno Big Band

A 16 piece dance orchestra, based in Colchester and available for functions in and around East Anglia

Epping Forest Band

Playing a wide and varied range of music.
Established since 1935

Rayleigh Brass

A non contesting band of approximately 30 players
playing innovative music to a high standard