About

History

The current band originated from the North Middlesex Silver Band and the Enfield Band. The North Middlesex Silver Band was formed around 1911 at Enfield's famous Royal Small Arms Factory. After the war, the North Middlesex Silver and Enfield bands merged, and in 1977 became the Enfield Co-op Band. From 2000, we were known as the Whitewebbs Motor Museum Brass Band.

In November 2006, the band name reverted to "The Enfield Brass Band" as part of a move to its current home at Capel Manor College, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RQ. The association with Capel Manor has provided the band with an excellent rehearsal facility and safeguarded the financial and playing future of the band.

More recently, the band has performed at the Royal Festival Hall with cornet virtuoso Roger Webster and has won prizes at the famous Whit March band contests held annually in Lancashire.  2015 saw a very successful tour to Ireland, when we played for a cruise ship, had a joint concert with Youghal Pipe Band, and enjoyed the local hospitality. In 2020 we started our youth brass band - find out more here .

Is there a minimum playing standard for joining the band?

Basic musical competency (to approximately Grade 5+) would be the benchmark although this is not an enforced or a tested standard. The ability to read music is essential. 

The band is mixed ability and has to stimulate and interest all players, especially the more accomplished players. As such, it is inevitable that some of the music will be challenging. This said; much of the repertoire is comfortably within the grasp and capability of most players. 

It is our expectation that all regular attendees will pay a subscription and in doing so become full members of the band. This small contribution helps towards the upkeep of the band and this money is mainly used to buy new music and to pay for the professional services of the Musical Director.

Do I have to pay to be in the band?

The current subscription rate is £15.00 per month, £10.00 for concessions. There is no joining fee.

Current Vacancies

We are currently looking particularly for a percussionist, additional tenor horn, trombone, and cornet players, but everyone is welcome.