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Band Origins
Solent Concert Band is based on the south coast of England in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The band (originally known as Southsea Junior Band) was founded in 1969 by Wesley Garner, Noel Horner and Ron Moore, with the aim of recruiting young musicians, eager to learn the 'Art' of brass banding. Over the years the band grew in size and standard, and by 1974, had become fully established under the new name of Solent Youth Concert Band.
As the band grew in numbers, it became necessary to form a second band, which became the Solent Concert Band. Both bands continue to thrive, competing and entertaining throughout the year.
Solent Concert Band is a registered
2nd section band, regularly competing in the West of England
Regional Brass BandChampionships.
Solent Youth Concert Band's most recent achievement is coming second in the youth class at the SCABA Entertainments Contest in May.
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