The roots of the Mount Charles Band can be traced back to 1779 when it was known as the regiment of Cornish Volunteers. Following several name changes it moved from Charles town to Mount Charles in 1945 and became known as the Mount Charles Band.

The modern organisation is set up in 3 individual parts that all interlink to form the whole:
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The Junior Band

Re launched again on 15th October 2007, this is our starter group for anyone interested in playing a brass or percussion instrument. The group rehearse on a Tuesday between 5.15pm and 7.15pm, under the tutorage of Garry Lannie (see here). This fun group is designed to encourage social skills, and musicianship so that the group can perform at concerts and competitions after a period of training. All budding members here will have the opportunity to move into the Youth Band upon reaching the required standard.

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The Youth band

The Youth Band has a fine reputation throughout the South West and Nationally where they have consistently performed to the highest levels in concerts, festivals and competitions. The band held the title of South West Champions for 12 years consecutively, as well as being the West of England and Cornish Champions on numerous occasions. The pinnacle of their achievements being that they have three times been crowned the National Youth Champions, and in 2006 also became the inaugural British Open Youth Champions.

The band prides itself on team work, commitment and an enthusiasm to learn together and individually, whilst enjoying the social aspects of this great hobby.

Under the direction of Simon Dobson (see here), you can see and hear the band throughout the county performing at many concerts to full houses! (see here)

Rehearsals are on Monday and Thursday from 6.30pm - 7.45pm

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The Senior band

The Mount Charles Band are a Championship section band in the West of England area, and recognised nationally for their performances throughout the UK. The band are made up of amateur musicians from all over Cornwall, including 8 members taught through the Mount Charles Youth programme, some of whom are still playing members of the Youth Band.

The band perform at competitions all over the UK including the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, The Lowry in Manchester, The Sage in Gateshead and the Royal Albert Hall, London. The band are delighted to have represented the West of England at the Nationals Finals on 2 previous occasions and will again be making the trip to London in October to compete there for a 3rd time in the last 4 years.

The band are also active in the concert arena, and play regularly at The Hawth in Crawley, Subscription Rooms in Stroud and The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, as well as locally at The Keay Theatre and other local venues.

The band have worked with many fine musical directors (see here), and are currently enjoying a partnership with Andrew Duncan (see here), who will be taking the band over the next 12 months at all contests.

Rehearsals are on Mondays and Thursdays from 8pm - 10pm.

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Contacts for the organisation can be found by cliking here.

Follow the bands - see the diary here.