FARNHAM BRASS BAND

(A Registered Charity)

The History of The Farnham
Brass Band

The band was formed 1975 after an advertisement appeared in a local

Newspaper:

"If you are interested in learning to play a brass instrument

contact Les Graham". The aim was to give youngsters the opportunity

to learn to play brass instrument together.

  In 1978 Crosby & Co took over sponsorship of the band and it

become known as "The Farnham, Crosby Concert Band". This support

lasted until1982 when Cosby & Co where unable to continue the

support due to economic reasons. The band changed its name back to

"Farnham Brass Band" and this name has stayed since.

  Having moved from the original rehearsal facilities at Wrecclesham

Youth Centre to Crosby's the band had to find alternative

accommodation at the end of this association and were fortunate in

obtaining alternative rehearsal facilities at the Farnham Maltings.

In 1992 the band moved to the new location of the Gostrey Club,

Farnham moving to the band current rehearsal location at the Tilford

Village Hall, just outside of Farnham.

  Throughout the years the band has had a varied and interesting

life playing in and around Farnham they also had some international

tours. In 1982 the band visited Mertloch in Germany as guests of the

pipes and drums of the local volunteer fire brigade and proved to be

 a great success with the locals.

  After this initial visit it took until 1989 to organise a repeat

visit and Farnham Brass Band returned to Mertloch to a very warm and

enthusiastic welcome. Two days of playing in the Beer Tent and

sightseeing were enjoyedand the audience was very appreciative.