Musical Director : Mel Hopkin

Email address: enquiries@holbeachtownband.org.uk

Back Lane, Holbeach, Lincolnshire PE12 7LN (click for map)

Celebrating 40 years of Banding 1971 to 2011

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LEARN TO PLAY WITH HOLBEACH TOWN BAND

Learner Group
For beginners.  The band hold special training sessions for new learners (of all ages) at the bandroom every Saturday morning from 10.00 until 11.00. In the Learner Group you will learn how to read music and play an instrument.

The band holds regular Open days to attract new members. 

See the Rules for Learners

From 2002, the Band runs 'Learn to Play in a Week' where, every August, the band teaches absolute beginners to play a simple tune in a week. Many of these join our Learner group and continue to improve.


Learning to Play in a Week 2010


Learning to Play in a Week 2011

Music Theory
From September 2011, Music Theory lessons will start on a Saturday morning from 11.00 to 12.00.  They will start at Grade 1 and progress to Grade 5.  Those taking music grades will need Theory of Music Grade 5 to take any instrument exams higher than Grade 5.

Individual Lessons
Individual lessons (or shared lessons) are available at the bandroom by arrangement with the Musical Director – at any time by arrangement (including after school or in the evenings).  They can be used to improve playing or work towards music grades.

 

   
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