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Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

A traditional British brass band in the heart of the East Berkshire countryside, Waltham St. Lawrence Band was founded in 1886, and continues to make a significant contribution to local events. We are a non-contesting band, open to players of all levels of ability who want to make music for pleasure and entertain the public. You will find more details on the band's history and aims in the About Us page.
Several concerts and other events were held in 2011 to mark the band's 125th anniversary. This year, we will be celebrating it by recording a CD, at the end of March. Details of the contents and order forms will appear in due course!
Next appearance: Macmillan concert in Hurst, on 25th February. (See Diary)
Christmas Concert
Xmas trees
The 2011 Christmas Concert was held in the context of the Tree Festival at St Mary's Church, Twyford, on 1st December.
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Forbury bandstand
Cornet players
A perfect summer afternoon, and a good audience in the park. An excellent performance reflected the thorough preparation.
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Hurst Show
Cornet players
The band appeared for the first time at Hurst Horse Show and Country Fayre on 26th June, playing two sets in the arena
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Other recent engagements:

  • 13th November: Remembrance Day in Waltham, Bray and Holyport
  • 2nd October: Hymns for WSL Parish Chruch's Harvest Festival service
  • 30th September: Autumn music festival at Taplow Court for Thames Hospicecare
  • 17th September: Waltham St. Lawrence Village Show at the Neville Hall
  • 3rd September: Members Day at White Waltham Airfield
  • 29th August: Littlewick Show on Bank Holiday Monday

Vacancies:

 New players are welcome to join the band at any time, and visitors are welcome, too. Currently we have a specific vacancy for a Bass or Tenor Trombone. Come along for a blow (see Rehearsals for details) and see how you like us. Use the Contacts page form to enquire further.

German Exchange:

Under an agreement with the German band Musikverein Friesheim (MVF), from Erfstadt, near Cologne, our bands visit each other every other year. MVF's visit in July 2010 included a wedding and an Elvis concert (read the full report). In 2013, Waltham are due to be visiting Germany. You can click here to view a collection of photos from WSL Band's visit to Germany in June 2008.

Charity:

As well as raising money for charities such as Action for Children through concerts, the band sponsored a child in India via a World Vision programme in 2003-2011. Click here to view the project's closing report. We aim to undertake another sponsorship project in the future

Feedback:

 Let us know what you think of the band, this site, the price of fish, whatever - you can leave a public message in the Guestbook, or send a private one to the Secretary or Webmaster via the form in the Contacts page.

Support us!

 Instruments, uniforms, music etc. cost a tidy sum. Would you like to help our fundraising? Help keep music alive in your community! You could:

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