Cheltenham Silver Band
Cheltenham Silver Band was formed in 1937 as the Work’s Band of Aircraft Components Limited and became Cheltenham Spa Silver Band in 1946, later dropping “Spa” from our name. We are a community-focussed band, and our Band family consists of three ensembles which meet weekly throughout the year: The Learner Band caters for absolute beginners; the Training Band is a fun and informal group aimed at improving players; the Silver Band competes in the Third Section in the West of England Region. All our bands perform at a variety of engagements throughout the year. In 2023 and 2024 a second band, Cheltenham Silver Academy Band, formed of members from the Training Band and Silver Band has also competed in the Areas in the Fourth Section. Over the last few years, Cheltenham Silver Band has had some success in the local GBBA contests and the Wychavon Festival of Brass entertainment contest.