Youth Wind Bands and Music Ensembles in Wiltshire
The Corsham Windband Association offers a complete pathway of youth wind bands, beginner ensembles and community music groups for children and young musicians in Corsham and across Wiltshire. From first instrumental lessons to advanced concert band performance, our bands and ensembles help young people develop musical skills, confidence and lifelong friendships through ensemble music-making.
Our inclusive music programme welcomes brass, woodwind, percussion and string players of all abilities, providing opportunities for beginner musicians through to experienced youth performers.
String Group
Discover the joy of making music! Our program welcomes string beginners of all ages, with fun group tuition, free music provided, and exciting opportunities to shine in CWA concerts at local community venues!
Rehearsals: Thursday 4 - 5pm
Beginner Windband
Start your musical journey with us! We welcome brass, percussion, and woodwind beginners of all ages, offering group tuition, free instrument hire and music, plus the chance to perform on stage at CWA concerts.
Rehearsals: Friday 6 - 6.30pm
Training Band
A band for novice musicians
This band is made up of novice musicians at the early stages of playing an instrument and reading music. The band is underpinned by a training programme with an emphasis on the fun side of music-making. Members may be invited to join a weekend residential course or other musical trips. Normally, as musicians progress to around Grade 2 standard, and at the discretion of the Musical Directors, they advance into the Spectrum Band.
Rehearsals: Saturday 9.15 - 10.15am
Spectrum Band
Spectrum is the intermediate band
Spectrum Band is the intermediate band that accepts musicians who have reached a reasonable standard, usually grade 2 practical. Most members work towards further musical exams, not only for personal advancement but also to contribute to improving the band's overall performance. The band has a busy programme of engagements playing at fetes and open days, as well as entering competitions and music festivals.
The Musical Directors will decide when an individual has shown the right attitude, commitment and achieved the appropriate musical standard in order to begin playing with the Youth Concert Band. It is expected that musicians would spend a transition period, usually the equivalent to a school term, playing in both Spectrum Band and Youth Concert Band.
Rehearsals: Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am
Youth Concert Band
Youth Concert Band is the most senior and advanced band
Youth Concert Band is the most senior band. Membership is enjoyed by musicians who are generally able to play music at around Grade 4/5 level and have an advanced level of musical understanding. The band performs regularly, is enthusiastic in entering national and local music festivals and has enjoyed considerable success at the National Music for Youth Competition. Along with Spectrum Band, Youth Concert Band have undertaken tours to France, Germany, Norway and Scotland.
Rehearsals: Friday 7 - 8.45pm