St. Dennis Youth Band was successfully re-launched in January 2010 following a period of down time due to declining player numbers and the lack of a conductor.

The newly formed band, under the baton of Garry Lannie, rose to the challenge of competing in the West of England Bandsmen's Festival at Bugle in June 2010. They gave a very polished performance of Goff Richard's "A Saddleworth Festival Overture" earning a very creditable second place. This was all the more impressive as the band were only just up to number and was largely made up of very young players from the junior band, the youngest of whom was only seven!!!

The band were grateful to have the help of the under 20's from the Senior Band and other adult bands but the emphasis was placed firmly on the younger ones with the principal seats largely being taken by young players for their first time. Many of the little ones had their first experience of marching when forming up with the Senior Band for the iconic march to and from the contest field.

Moving forward the Youth Band is still completing the building process and are still looking for enthusiastic young players of all abilities to swell the ranks and begin to contest more regularly again.

Currently there is a combined Junior/Youth band rehearsal at 6.30 on a Friday under the very capable leadership of Amelia Commons. There has been a lot of emphasis placed on the local solo's contests and there has been much success amongst the youngsters both individually and as an ensemble.

The Junior band have also played at their very successful fetes at Trewan Hall throughout the summer and at several Christmas events.

If anyone is interested in joining the Junior or Youth bands or learning from scratch please
contact Rob Hammett on 01726 70722