The West of England Regional Final of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain took place at the Riviera Centre in Torquay over the weekend of Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March.

Under the baton of Dr Chris Davis, Poole Borough Band were placed 5th on the day, which … Continue reading →

The band would like to welcome three new members, Tom Elliott on Repiano cornet, Rebecca Worgan, who is also a cornet player, and Chantal Pye on flugel. We hope that they have a long and enjoyable time with us.

We are very pleased to announce that Martin Portman has been appointed as our new Musical Director. Martin is well known to the band and this is his second stint with us.

His vast experience as a brass musician, academic and conductor will be invaluable in taking the band forward.

The band would like to welcome four new members, Nick Davy on Soprano Cornet, Alison Moore on 2nd Horn, Chris Parish on BBb Bass and Les Perrin as 1st Baritone. We hope that they have a long and enjoyable time with us.

Poole Borough Band is very pleased to announce that David Evans has been appointed as its new Musical Director.

David has long been a friend of the band and has been taking rehearsals and concerts throughout the year and we are now looking forward to playing under his baton as Musical … Continue reading →

A big congratulations to Rhys and Clare, who were married at Bournemouth Town Hall on the 3rd of September, followed by a lovely reception at Studland Restaurant and Bistro where the band played for them both after the meal.