Welcome to Horndean Band's website.
Horndean Band is a military style wind band and corp of drums, based near Horndean, north of Portsmouth. Membership of the Band is open to anyone, from 9 to 99 and of any musical standard. If are interested in joining please contact the bandmaster to find out more.
The Band practises on Wednesdays, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm at Southwick Park. (Previously known as HMS Dryad) Click here for directions to Southwick Park.
The Band plays at a wide range of events and concerts throughout the year. See our diary of future events. If you would like to know more about hiring the band for an event, please contact the bandmaster.
Latest News
Saturday 31st July saw Horndean Band put on their annual summer concert. The varied programme included a brilliant trumpet solo by Tanya and a beautiful flute solo by Nerys, and very enthusiastic flag waving and singing from the audience. Thanks to the everyone for an enjoyable evening, and especially to the non-band members who came to help us out.
Horndean Band had a busy day at Harting Old Club's Whit Monday celebrations on Monday 31st May. The Old Club formed 210 years ago and has a fascinating history, told on their website.
Horndean Band enjoyed another sunny trip to Horndean's twin town, Aubergenville from 21st-23rd May 2010. As well as playing at the fete in the town park and at party on the Saturday evening, they led the parade on the Sunday. The band would like to thank our French hosts for looking after us so well.
Horndean Band were honoured to play at a memorial service and medals ceremony for RMP just back from Afghanistan, on 8th May 2010. Meridian News's report is linked below.
http://www.itv.com/meridian-west/military-medals61847/
Horndean Band came first in their class in Portsmouth Music Festival on Sunday 7th March 2010. Congratulations to everyone involved. Further information here.