We endeavour to promote brass band music and encourage participation in music for both young and old!
Highley
Colliery Band is a social group as well as a musical organisation. We
are proud of our friendly atmosphere and offer a warm welcome to
visitors or newcomers. We have members of all ages, young and old. The
younger members especially are encouraged to take their music grades,
and we do all we can to enhance every players musical ability and
enjoyment. We have a varied social calendar including days out to the
seaside, going to concerts, horse race nights, and even sponsored
walks. The band performs at fetes, parks and concerts throughout the
country.
The village of Highley is situated in the picturesque Severn Valley,
approximately seven miles from Bridgnorth in rural south Shropshire.
The band rehearses at the Bache Arms Public House Highley, twice weekly:
7.30pm on Wednesdays
7.00pm on Sundays
For bookings, information on joining the band and for any further information
you can contact us via the details on the Contact page.
Special thanks to Anne and Dave of the Bache Arms Public House, Highley.
Musical Director: Ian Worton
Ian joined the band in the summer of 2005.Ian from Stourbridge enlisted into the army in 1972 as a junior bandsman on cornet, a few months later he was to commence his training as a
percussionist, later he joined the Worcester Regiment for a further 12 years service in the Army as a musician.
From 1976 to 1977 Ian completed a years course at Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, studying percussion, harmony, instrumentation and aural training. He has an excellent knowledge of brass instruments but he admits to being a drummer at heart.
Since leaving the forces in 1986 he has played percussion with championship
section bands as well as undertaking work with various orchestras. He spent 5 years
as Musical Director for Tenbury Town Band before joining us in 2005.
2007 Highley Colliery Band. Site created by Tim James.
2007 Highley Colliery Band. Site created by Tim James.
