The training band is open to absolutely everybody - regardless of age or ability. It is not meant to be a youth band as we encourage and would welcome adults to be part of the training band too.
Some members are already having individual or group lessons in school and are already familiar with the 'Sound start' scheme.
However, the majority of our members are complete beginners when they start. We have successfully trained many younger members who have gone from being complete beginners, who now play with confidence in the senior band.
The training band would also provide a gradual way back into banding for ex-players who have played brass instruments previously and would like to brush up on their skills before joining a senior band.