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Last updated: 24 March 2009

Want to join a brass band, orchestra or other type of music ensemble? Here's a selection from Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd. Get in touch and tell us about your musicmaking group if it's not included.

Llanrug Silver Band
Conductors: Thomas Wyss and John Maines
Formed: 1830 although evidence of pipe and reed band in existence since 1774
Membership: 100
Rehearsals: Wed (7.30pm) and Sun (7pm)
Rehearsals (Juniors): Sun (5pm)
Location: Ffordd Glanmoleyn, Llanrug
Contact: Berwyn Owen (Chairman) on 01286 678161
Website: www.llanrugband.org

Menai Bridge Band
Conductor (Senior Band): Chris Williams and Gavin Saynor
Conductor (Intermediate): Sue Massey
Conductor (Junior Band): Gavin Saynor
Formed: 1890
Membership: 70
Location: Mount Street, Menai Bridge
Rehearsals (Seniors): Mon and Fri (7-9pm)
Rehearsals (Intermediate): Thur (6.30-8pm)
Rehearsals (Juniors): Tues (6-7.15pm)
Contact: Chris Williams at Chris@menaibridgeband.org.uk
Website: www.menaibridgeband.org.uk

Seindorf Trefor
Conductor: Geraint Jones
Formed: 1863
Membership: 50
Location: Bethlehem, Trefor
Rehearsals (Seniors): Tues (7.30-9:30pm) and Fri (7.30-9.00pm)
Rehearsals (Junior): Fri (6-7pm)

Nantlle Vale Royal Silver Band
Conductors: Sue Massey and Gareth Williams
Formed: 1865 (under the name Penyrorsedd Band)
Membership: 20 for senior band, 15 in intermediate and 10 in junior band
Location: Band room, Talysarn
Rehearsals (Seniors): Wed (7-9pm) and Fri (7.30-9pm)
Rehearsals (Intermediates): Tues (8-9pm)
Rehearsals (Juniors): Tues, during term time (7-8pm)
Contact: David on 01492 623653
Website: www.bandnantlle.org.uk

Seindorf Beaumaris Band
Music Director: Gwyn M. Evans
Formed: 1921
Membership: 120
Location: Music Centre, New Street, Beaumaris, LL58 5EG
Rehearsals (Senior): Sun (6-8pm) and Thurs (7.30-9.30pm)
Rehearsals (Band B): Tues (7-9pm)
Intermediate Band: Mon (7-8.30pm)
Beginners: Mon (5.30-6.30pm)
Contact: Dewi Jones (Secretary) at Beaumarisband@hotmail.com
Website: www.BeaumarisBand.org.uk
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Deiniolen Band
Conductor: Mr Wynne Williams
Formed: 1835
Membership: 80
Location: Hen Felin, Clwt-y-Bont, Caernarfon
Rehearsals (Senior Band): Sun (7-9pm) and Thurs (7.30-9.30pm)
Rehearsals (Youth Band): Mon (7-8.30pm)
Rehearsals (Junior Section): Sun (3-4pm)
Rehearsals (Beginners): (4-5pm)
Contact: Mr Meirion Jones (Secretary) on 01286 870452 or email gwybodaeth@deiniolenband.org.uk
Website: www.deiniolenband.org.uk

North Wales Clarinet Choir
Conductor:
Barry Hodgson
Formed: 1995
Members: 25
Rehearsals: Alternate Sundays, 1.30pm
Location: Menai Bridge Community Centre
Contact: Helen Sproston, 01407 730155 or 07785 922442
Website: http://northwalesclarinetchoir.50megs.com/

North Wales Saxophone Choir
Conductor:
Barry Hodgson
Members: 20
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7.30pm
Location: Menai Bridge Community Centre
Contact: Helen Sproston, 01407 730155 or 07785 922442

Samba 'Stiniog
Tutor:
Colin Daimond
Members: 15-20 people of all ages and backgrounds who come together to play drums and percussion including the traditional instruments of surdo, tamborim, repinique, chocalho, agogo.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 7pm
Location: St David's Church Hall, Blaenau Ffestiniog
Contact: petajayne@hotmail.com

Batala Bermo
Formed:
2003
Members: 37 members, four types of drum playing Brazilian rhythms.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7pm
Location: Sandancer Club, Barmouth
Website: batalabermo.org.uk

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