A Brief History
Formed in 1972 and initially based at Wolverhampton Grammar School, the Wolverhampton Brass Band was organised and conducted by Mr. A Power (Bert) who was then a brass instrument tutor based at the Grammar school. The original band comprised of a mix of school students and other local players recruited by advertising and friend’s recommendations.
Instruments were initially only those personally owned by the band's members, although extra instruments were later purchased using an educational hire purchase scheme. Subscriptions collected were used to purchase music and a library was gradually built up sufficient to enable the band to play local concerts and engagements.
By 1974 the band had joined the area Brass Band Association and began to enter contests as a fourth section band. The band enjoyed success in the Radio Birmingham series of concerts and became more successful in the regional area competitions, enough to be promoted to the third section.
Over the years a variety of Musical Directors have conducted and directed the fortunes of the band. Membership has depended mainly on a long serving nucleus of players supplemented by students from local schools and colleges.
There are currently playing vacancies in the band and new players are always welcome. If you are interested in joining the band please contact us via the contact page or feel free to come along to a rehearsal on a Thursday night. The band owns numerous spare instruments that may be loaned to new players as required.
The band have recently taken up contesting again and are currently registered as a Fourth Section band. The band had not contested for over 25 years, however in 2017 we were pleased to come 5th at the Midlands Regional Contest.
During the Summer of 2017 the band took the part of Grimley Colliery Brass Band in the very successful run of Brassed Off at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
Formed in 1972 and initially based at Wolverhampton Grammar School, the Wolverhampton Brass Band was organised and conducted by Mr. A Power (Bert) who was then a brass instrument tutor based at the Grammar school. The original band comprised of a mix of school students and other local players recruited by advertising and friend’s recommendations.
Instruments were initially only those personally owned by the band's members, although extra instruments were later purchased using an educational hire purchase scheme. Subscriptions collected were used to purchase music and a library was gradually built up sufficient to enable the band to play local concerts and engagements.
By 1974 the band had joined the area Brass Band Association and began to enter contests as a fourth section band. The band enjoyed success in the Radio Birmingham series of concerts and became more successful in the regional area competitions, enough to be promoted to the third section.
Over the years a variety of Musical Directors have conducted and directed the fortunes of the band. Membership has depended mainly on a long serving nucleus of players supplemented by students from local schools and colleges.
There are currently playing vacancies in the band and new players are always welcome. If you are interested in joining the band please contact us via the contact page or feel free to come along to a rehearsal on a Thursday night. The band owns numerous spare instruments that may be loaned to new players as required.
The band have recently taken up contesting again and are currently registered as a Fourth Section band. The band had not contested for over 25 years, however in 2017 we were pleased to come 5th at the Midlands Regional Contest.
During the Summer of 2017 the band took the part of Grimley Colliery Brass Band in the very successful run of Brassed Off at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
