About The Band
In the early 1970s the band became a self-contained and civilian organisation which financed itself by playing at fetes and concerts. The band patron was General Sir Richard Goodwin, an ex-Suffolk Regiment soldier and great supporter of the band.
The band concerts became very entertaining events with many local musicians appearing as guests. The band played in a variety of performance venues. When Ipswich opened a new venue in the Corn Exchange, the band played in the inaugural week and became regular performers at this new venue. The band were regular summer visitors to the Pier Pavilion in Felixstowe with Handel Evans regular Tuesday organ and band concerts.
Meet the Band
Flutes & Piccolo
Oboes
Clarinets
Saxophones
Bassoons
French Horns
Cornets & Trumpets
Trombones
Euphoniums
Tubas
Percussion
Honorary Band Members
Gordon Scopes
Ray Wilson
Simon Pulham
Mark Cheadle
Paul Blofield
Past Honorary Members
Ron Garner
Colin Pettingale