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Around 20 musicians and members of Corsham Windband Association proudly took part in the Box Remembrance Service 2026, held on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November. They joined the local community in paying tribute to those who gave their lives in service to their country. A particularly poignant moment came when young trumpeter Eddie Durant delivered a […]
Forty young musicians from Corsham Windband Association (CWA) enjoyed an inspiring residential music course at Braeside Education Centre in Devizes on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October 2026, combining musical development with friendship, teamwork and plenty of fun. Organised during the autumn half-term holidays, the two-day event brought together children aged 7 to 13 from […]
Six months after launching its ambitious 45@45 celebrations, Corsham Windband Association’s 45th anniversary year is proving to be one of the busiest and most successful periods in its history. Since celebrating its landmark anniversary concert in March, the charity has delivered an extraordinary programme of concerts, school performances, workshops and community events, while continuing to […]
This year we celebrate 45 years of music-making in the local community and far beyond! Founded in 1981 the Corsham Windband has supported thousands of children and young people to play brass, woodwind, percussion, string instruments and to sing. Our music has been performed in many settings in Corsham, Chippenham, Melksham and Bath. CWA bands […]
December proved to be an exceptionally busy and heart-warming month for the Corsham Windband Association, whose musicians filled the town and surrounding area with festive music, community spirit and unforgettable performances. The season began on 5 December, when 15 of the association’s older Youth Concert Band players braved wind and rain to perform at the Corsham Christmas Lights. […]
Photo: public domain pictures on Pixabay Young members of the Corsham Windband Association represented the group with distinction at remembrance services across the region on Sunday, 9 November. Trumpeter Lewis Woodhead performed the Last Post in Chippenham, while Finian Sankey did the same in Box, both honouring the fallen with poise and respect. A special […]
On Tuesday 28 0ctober 2025, the Corsham Windband Association provided a stirring soundtrack to a memorable day in the town as Her Majesty Queen Camilla paid a visit to Corsham High Street. The Queen delighted crowds as she made her way through the Martingate Centre and along the High Street, meeting residents, shopkeepers, and representatives […]
Budding young musicians from local primary schools came together at Pound Arts in Corsham last week for a lively Celebration Workshop organised by the Corsham Windband Association (CWA). The event, held during the school holidays, brought together 50 players aged 6 to 11 from the Association’s Beginners Group, featuring brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. The workshop was funded by Wiltshire Symphony […]
A growing programme of free musical tuition across Corsham, Chippenham and Atworth is striking a chord with hundreds of primary school children, their families, and teachers. Since September 2024, no fewer than 471 pupils across 11 schools have been introduced to brass, woodwind and string instruments, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated teaching team […]
The Corsham Windband Association is bringing its spectacular 2024–25 musical season to a close with a grand final concert on Saturday 12th July, from 3 to 5pm at St Bartholomew’s Church, Corsham — the perfect finale to what has been a vibrant and inspiring year of music. From September through to July, the Association has delivered a packed […]