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The Band was formed in 1919 as a Wind Band, but later in 1927 the Woodwind instruments were traded in for new brass instruments. Following the outbreak of war in 1939, it was hoped to keep the band going, but as most of the bandsmen were called up, this was not possible.  The instruments and uniforms were kept in store until the end of the war, when the reformed from scratch and began entering contests.

One of the earliest significant successes for the band came in the 1950’s when they won  the Area qualifying contest for the National championships at Belle Vue, Manchester.  There the band was placed 6th in its section under the direction of the late Mr. R Walter.  In 1973 Mr Walter retired and Mr B Luxton took over until 1978.  Since then the band has been under the direction of Nick Chadd, whose unstinting commitment has led to them qualifying twice more for the National Brass Band Championships of great Briton in 1990 & 1998.

Under Nick Chadd Launceston Town Band always encouraged young players to get involved.  Wayne Smith continued to bring on young players over the next couple of years and in November 2004 Garry Lannie was appointed MD.  Under Garry the players have developed and the band has a full compliment of players entering contests and continuing with concerts throughout the year.  A Junior Band has been started and is going well under the baton of  Mike Webber, assisted by Ann Brown and David Dobson.  In June 2005 the Band competed in the West of England Bandsman’s Festival held at Bugle, for the first time in many years.  David Dobson took up the baton in November 2006 and is settling in well.  Following our successful Solo & Quartet contest in 2006 plans have been made for a repeat event to be held in Launceston on Saturday 13th October 2007, an event the band is looking forward to greatly.

August 2007