The town's icon - Hygieia, goddess of good health

We are a traditional brass band in Llandrindod Wells, a small spa town in Mid-Wales (Location Map). Along with many other clubs and musical societies, we contribute to the town's lively and colourful atmosphere. We play at tourist events such as the July Carnival and the Victorian Festival; and often at smaller engagements such as garden fetes, christmas carols, marches, fundraising concerts and Sankey evenings.


Llandrindod Wells was originally a very small, quiet village. After the Mid-Wales railway line was opened in 1865, the town's mineral springs attracted tourists and it became a popular spa resort. The village rapidly expanded into a small town, with shops, large hotels, and civic buildings, all built in the Victorian style that still gives the town its character today. It was during this boom period, in the 1890s?, that 'Llandrindod Wells Temperance Band' was formed to play at public functions, and to entertain both locals and tourists.

Around 1950 the band was disbanded due to the war effort, and reformed in 1969 as 'Llandrindod Wells Silver Band' under the leadership of local men Bert Morgan and Tony Gough.

The town has capitalised on its history as a health resort, and the spa is now only a small part of it. The Victorian architecture, charming hotels, conference centre, beautiful scenery, and outdoor festivals attract visitors from all over the world.

The band exists (as it always has) purely on the voluntary talents of its members. Bert Morgan's son Darcy continues to be influential, playing solo cornet and organising the engagements. The Junior Band was formed in the early 1990s under the tutelage of Maureen Conway. The numbers fluctuate as players come and go, and both bands are quite small at present, so new players are very welcome.


Wednesday evenings in The School Room, below the Albert Hall Theatre, Llandrindod Wells

• Junior Band 6.00 - 7.00pm
• Senior Band 7.00 - 8.30pm

Visitors are welcome.


Click here for a street map.

From the A4081, continue past the 30mph signs for about 100 yards, and as the road rises, the Albert Hall Theatre is on the right. Or from the A483, turn uphill onto Spa Road (one-way), past a small park on the right, bear left, and the road dips sharply downhill to a roundabout; take the 2nd exit, and after a short distance, the Albert Hall Theatre is on the left.

The Theatre is an olde Victorian building with a flight of steps at the front. Car Parking is free, next to it. Bicycles can be brought inside. The school room is through a green wooden door on the side of the building.

Senior Band includes members of all ages. Practices are relaxed and informal, new instruments may be tried out, and solos are shared out between the players. Vacancies in all sections. The band can usually provide an instrument. Photo: The Bracken Trust garden fete, 2006. Anti-clockwise from bottom left: Jenni Moorhouse, Darcy Morgan, Steve Smith, David Wilson, Heather Jones, Rachel Campbell. Photo courtesy of Ernie Husson, Marina Gallery, Llandrindod Wells

	Musical Director   Charlotte Clare Principal Cornet   Steve Smith Solo Cornet   Darcy Morgan Solo Cornet   Will Davies Solo Cornet   Catrin Lloyd Soprano Cornet   Repiano Cornet   Natalie Livingstone Lawn 2nd Cornet   Heather Jones 2nd Cornet   Ashley Clare 3rd Cornet   Dave Hatton 3rd Cornet   Flugel Horn   Cari Latham Solo Horn   Jenni Moorhouse 1st Horn   Alana Silk 2nd Horn   Charlotte Clare		1st Baritone   Lorraine Cadwallader Jones 2nd Baritone   Steve Livingstone Lawn Solo Euphonium   Maureen Conway 1st Euphonium   Victoria Roff 1st Trombone   2nd Trombone   Bass Trombone   Toby Tattersall 1st Bb Bass   Tim Mann 2nd Bb Bass   Eb Bass   Nicky Jones BBb Bass   Percussion   Oliver Harding Percussion

The purpose of Junior Band is partly to contribute to the local community, by providing a constructive and enjoyable activity for children; and partly to develop young players for the senior band. All members of the senior band, and all staff with both bands, have been vetted by the C.R.B.

Junior tutors - Charlotte Clare, Darcy Morgan.

New players are very welcome. The band can usually provide an instrument.


Popular - Cherry Pink, Georgia on my Mind, Is This The Way To Amarillo, One Moment in Time (Whitney Houston song), Singing in the Rain, Whiter Shade of Pale, Oh Listen to the Band, Words, Memories, Oktoberfest Bierlieder, Funiculi-Finicula, South Rampart Street Parade (drum solo).

Traditional - Calon Lan, folk medleys.
Soundtracks - I Will Follow Him (from Sister Act), Mary Poppins, Young Amadeus.
Classical - Romance & Rondo, Vivaldi's Winter.
Marches - Slaidburn, Barnard Castle, Marching Home, Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Hymns, Christmas Carols, National Anthems and Songs of Praise.


General Enquiries - Darcy Morgan 01597 823260
Secretary - Janice Baynham 01597 822108

  Mrs J Baynham, Havelock House, Wellington Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys


Llandrindod Wells Town Website
The BBC Guide to Llandrindod Wells
A Guide to Llandrindod Wells

Powys County Council
Visit Wales
History of the Mid-Wales Railway

Knighton Town Silver Band