Band

Band

We are an award winning full wind band with brass, woodwind, tuned percussion and a corps of drums.
If you are looking  to learn new skills or enhance your musical know-how, make new friends and get a buzz when you play in front of a large audience get in touch. We train every Thursday (7.15 to 9.00pm) at our HQ close to junction 9 of the M60 and welcome serving Scouts and Guides, as well as 14 to 18 year olds who are not in scouting. We also have SAS (Scouting Active Support) members for over 18s, this includes leaders and instructors.

About us

We have a main band and training band for our younger members, we currently have over 50 members.

The band perform regularly across the country and have even performed at Disney Land Paris. We are one of the best Scout bands in the country, and have played at Windsor Castle for the Queen’s Scout Parade twice and our corps of drums has played there three times.

One of the tasks we undertake gladly is to provide buglers to play the Last Post on Urmston’s Remembrance Day parade.

Some of the places where we have performed are Wembley, Royal Albert Hall, Disney Land Paris, London New Year’s Day Parade, The Mall, Old Trafford, France, Holland, Guernsey, Jersey, Canada, London’s South Bank, Manchester Day Parade, Local, UK, Euro and World Marching band Championships, The Trafford Centre, Pop videos, CDs, Parades, Fetes, Displays, Concerts, Gilwell Park, Windsor Castle and Manchester Free Trade Hall. Our largest audience was 50,000 at the World Scout Jamboree.

We play a wide style of music including marches, pop and classic tunes, everything from Tipperary to Coldplay.

Frequently asked questions.

Where does the band rehearse?


Our HQ, the Endeavour, Conway Road off Lostock Road, Davyhulme, Urmston M41 OTE (behind Christ Church)

What Times?


Main practice is on Thursdays 7.15 to 9.00pm. Junior Band 6.30 to 7.00pm. One- to-one lessons Thursday evenings

Do I have to be a Scout or guide?


Yes, if you are under 14 years old. Over 14s can just be in the band and over 18s in our SAS. All over 18s will need to be DBS cleared. We can do that at no cost to you. If you are under 14, we can find you a space in our Cubs (8 to10 ½) Scouts (10 ½ to 14). You will not just join the band but join the largest youth organisation in the world, with some 42 million members.

Do I need to be able to play before I join?


No, most of the bands members couldn’t play when joining. We have all abilities playing alongside each other and this has been the band’s secret to its success. You can also try different instruments to see what you prefer.

What does it cost?


£2 per week. £8 per month. This covers uniform, membership fees, discounted trips and loan of an instrument if needed.

What do I get when I join?


We will provide an instrument, uniform, and instruction (one-to-one) to get you started.

What if I don't know what instrument I want to play?


We have a wide array of instruments and you can try your hand at any until you find the one that suits you.

 

HM King Charles III has been confirmed as our new Patron, a great honour for UK Scouts.

The King continues a long tradition of the monarch giving their Patronage, dating back to 1912. This was when Scouts was granted its Royal Charter and HM George V became our first Patron.

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King Charles III

Our Patron, HM King Charles III