Musicians of all ages welcome to join The Horsham Royal British Legion Band

First reported as a Pipe & Drum Band, it regularly took its place at the head of various parades, including the General Election Parades held in bygone days, and appearances throughout the years in the local area.

From the nineteenth century onwards, it evolved in to a concert band, adding such instruments as Clarinets, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets, etc., to become the band you regularly see in Horsham, and surrounding Counties,as: The Sussex Band of The Royal British Legion (Horsham).

In 1948 the Horsham Town Band ‘joined’ The Royal British Legion becoming an affiliated member of the Horsham Branch.

Although concentrating on concert events the band is regularly called upon to supply military-style marching formation, including St. George’s Day, Remembrance Sunday, various Carnivals and, for the first time in 2011, the Battle of Britain Parade.

The band consists of musicians from all walks of life and ability, who meet every Tuesday evening (8-10pm) in the Edwin Hall, and welcome musicians of all ages, especially the younger generation who would like to broaden their horizons.

If you attend a local school, and maybe feel left out of extra-curricular activities (county youth orchestras or bands) and would like to try our band, you will always

be made welcome. Parents/Guardians are very welcome to come along with their youngsters. The Bandmaster,Clive Longhurst, has a current ‘Enhanced CRB’ certificate supplied by the Royal British Legion.

We do not ask, nor charge, subscriptions, but membership of the Royal British Legion is required at a cost of less than £20 per annum.

With the exception of the Percussion section, and some larger brass instruments, it would be an advantage to have your own instrument

If you would like more information, please contact: The Sussex Band of The Royal British Legion (Horsham), c/o 36 Highlands Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5LT, call 07876030492, email [email protected] or [email protected] or alternatively please view our website at www.horshamband.org.uk