Description

With a varied repertoire encompassing classical to film scores, Mozart to Pharell Williams. Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band are unique, and need to be heard.

The band, formed in 1996, was the brainchild of local Town Councillor Peter Hughes Griffiths who is now the band's president. His vision was to have a band that would involve musicians young and old, enhance the musical and cultural identity of the town and also support civic and charitable events.

Under the current Musical Director Chris Potter, the band has some 50 members ranging in age from early teens to early eighties many of whom have been with the band for several years. They travel from a wide geographical area including Fishguard, Cardigan and Llanelli and their commitment is demonstrated by the fact that they travel to rehearsals every Sunday evening at the University of Trinity St Davids in Carmarthen. As a community based band they play for their own enjoyment but they also thrive on challenges of performing at more formal concerts and events. As befitting a band comprising of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments their repertoire is wide and varied consisting of classical pieces through to music from the shows, film themes, military marches and popular music.

The band and the Town Council have a strong working relationship and support each other at many civic and less formal events, something that is particularly evident around Christmas.

The band has played at many local concerts and charitable events since it's inception and as also completed numerous tours of Ireland as part of it's fund raising for good causes.

The Band rehearses on Sunday nights in The Archbishop Childs Hall in Trinity College. Rehearsals are from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. We are happy to welcome players of all ages and abilities so please feel free to come along and try us out.

Description

Opened in 1900, Carmarthen Park boasts Wales's first velodrome (cycle track) and one of the few early velodromes to survive in working condition. Complete with its original grandstand, bandstand, lodge, entrance gates and railings, Carmarthen Park has been used for a wide range of sports, eisteddfodau, entertainments, circuses and concerts.

‘The Tea Shop’ at Carmarthen Park is now open daily from 10.30 am serving tea, coffee, cold drinks, ice cream and light snacks. With outside and inside seating for 25 it is an ideal place for those wishing to take a break while using the facilities of the Park or to meet with friends for a relaxing tea and cake.

The bandstand is well used with regular performances on both Saturdays and Sundays during the summer.

Carmarthen Park, Picton Terrace,

Carmarthen,

Carmarthenshire,

Wales,

SA31 3DF.