Learners & Training Band

Instruments, music and tuition are provided free of charge to young people wishing to learn to play brass or percussion instruments. Absolute beginners start with one-to-one or small group tuition, then progress through to the Training Band. The band is directed by David Newman with players from the main Hathern Band assisting with tuition.

Hathern Learners and Training Band meet from 6:00 to 6:45pm on Monday evenings. Parents are welcome to accompany their children. Please contact us for further details.

Hathern Youth Band

Hathern Youth Band is for players graduating from the Training Band. Under the baton of David Newman, the band plays both popular modern pieces and old classics, all with the aim of improving musicianship and having fun. Many of our youth band players progress to the main Hathern Band or to Concert Brass. For those who move away from the area to go to university, we help find a band to continue their music making.

Hathern Youth band has two groups which are based on players’ experience. They meet from 7:00 to 7:45pm and 8:00 to 8:45pm on Monday evenings respectively.