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If you are interested in learning to play, the GREAT News is that there are loads of bands in South Wales which have a wealth of experience and tutors who are able to teach you.
The hardest part is just walking through the door the first time, and we can assure you that you will be met with a load of smiling faces 😀 - so perhaps its not that hard ? 😀
Brass or Percussion?
Brass or Percussion?
Brass banding is not all about playing a brass instrument. The percussion section of the brass band is extremely important. It provides colour, excitement and effects that overall enhance the sound of the band. Maybe people think of percussion as just kettle or snare drums as that is all that they have seen in orchestras. But in brass banding it is so much more. It can be a drum kit, it can be xylophones. It can be a hundred different things, all of which are exciting to play and add something amazing to the sound of the band. So maybe if brass is not your thing, then percussion could be the choice for you.
Associated Bands
Associated Bands
The following youth bands are associated with South Wales Youth Band.
(If your band is missing and you wish them to be added then please email swybtech@gmail.com with the details. 😀)
Rhondda Fach
Rhondda Fach
Tylorstown Band Hall, Hirwain Pl, Tylorstown, Ferndale CF43 3HP
Email: info@rhonddafyband.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RhonddaFachYouthBand
Rehearsals: Friday Evenings 18:30 - 19:30
Park & Dare Community Band
Park & Dare Community Band
Treorchy Music Centre, Luton Street, Treorchy, RCT, CF426SL
Email:enquiries@parkanddareband.co.uk
Rehearsals: Wednesdays: 5:45pm - 717pm
BTM Youth Bands
BTM Youth Bands
29 Newport Road, Bedwas CF83 8AA
Email:btmbandsecretary@gmail.com
Mobile: 07963 393454
Website:https://www.btmband.wales/next-generation
Rehearsals: BTM does have two youth groups:
BTM Learners meets on Thursdays 6-7pm
BTM Next Generation meets on Tuesdays 7-9pm
Ynyshir Youth Band
Ynyshir Youth Band
Ynyshir Band Room, rear of 45 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir, CF39 0EL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YnyshirJuniorBand
Email: mairevans1967@gmail.com
Rehearsals :18:00-19:00 on Monday and Friday.
No experience necessary, ages 7 and over.
New joiners practice takes place just before Junior band rehearsals
Pontardulais Town Band's Brass@Bont Academy
Pontardulais Town Band's Brass@Bont Academy
Pontardulais Town Band Room, High Street, Pontardulais, Swansea. SA4 8RU
Email: brassatbont@gmail.com
Mobile: 07973 222860
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrassatBont
Rehearsals
Buzztastics Sunday 3.30 – 4.10
This is the band for players that are starting their musical journey. Here we work players blowing or playing their first notes to those that have been learning for a little while.
Little Bonty Brass Sunday 4.20 – 5.20
For players who can confidently play at least 5 or 6 notes and can read simple music up to approx. grade 1-2 standard.
Academy Band or Brass@Bont Youth Sunday 5.30 – 6.45
For players who can play at least 12 – 15 notes and read music with some confidence approx. grades 2- 4!
Brass@Bont Monday 7.15 – 8.45
For more advanced players of grade 4+ standard or equivalent who want to play more challenging music and compete in the 4th section from 2026.
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