Welcome to Tutbury Junior Band Web Page!
Tutbury Junior Band rehearses at Richard Wakefield School in Tutbury on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 until 8.00, under the direction of Richard Woodberry. With around 60 players, the Junior Band is itself a complete concert band that performs regularly at local primary school summer fetes, the Mother’s Day service in the parish church as well as joining the Senior Band at the annual Christmas Concert in Burton Town Hall.
There is no real entry standard for Junior Band, although Associate Board Grade 1 should see the younger players at least able to cope with most of the music. While we carry the title Junior Band, we are not just there for the kids – everyone is welcome. Also on Wednesday evenings we have the Training Band – which is led by Jo Thorpe. This really is a beginners experience to ensemble playing and while it is not designed for instrumental teaching can help develop musicianship at a very early stage.
For a list of upcoming performances see our Diary page