Current Events
- 21 August 2022 - 21 August 2022
- Blenheim Gardens
- Minehead
- 03 September 2022 - 03 September 2022
- Bicknoller Garden Party
- Trendle Lane, Bicknoller
WELCOME TO THE WEST SOMERSET BRASS BAND
Originally the Watchet Royal British Legion Band, the West Somerset Brass Band was formed in 1952,
and this year we are celebrating our 70th anniversary.
We are a traditional amateur brass band with 30 regular players, but are always keen to
welcome new members to the band and we currently have vacancies in our cornet section.
Our main rehearsal & training band is on Friday evenings at the Methodist Church schoolroom, Harbour Road, Watchet, TA23 0AQ.
Please explore the site for more information on the band, where we will be performing and contact details.
Solo cornet players Amy & Sonya in action
The band and audience braved the wet weather on Sunday 5th June to celebrate the Queen's jubilee with a concert at the Street Fayre on Watchet Esplanade.
Founding band member Richard Whittington made a surprise visit to our rehearsal in February to donate his cornet to the band.
Principal Euphonium Anna Rhodes won the Roger Paul trophy for Bandsman of the Year at the bands recent AGM.
Euphonium player Rupert Sanford was the winner of the Most Improved Player Award for 2021 at the bands recent AGM.
Eb bass player Richard Allen was one of the winners at the band's recent AGM. He was awarded the Most Improved Player Award for 2020 by the bands Musical Director Niall Watson
- 10 September 2022 - 10 September 2022
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A short clip of the Queen classic recorded on Watchet Esplanade, 24th June 2022.
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A short clip of March of the Cobblers following our involvement in the Watchet Volunteers Service
A short clip of March of the Cobblers, recorded at the Volunteer's service, 12th June 2022
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the final ever original episode of The Muppet Show on TV, and to mark a whole year since our last full rehearsal, here is The West Somerset Brass Band's virtual lockdown tribute!
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1940's Weekend, Watchet. 14th September 2019.