Trinity Concert Band

27/04/2026

👏 Amazing effort from Ruth & John! 👏

On 19th April, our clarinettist Ruth Wise and her husband John took on The Wokingham Walk, tackling the full 15-mile route in an impressive 5½ hours 💪

They did it all to raise money for our 2026 charity partner, Parenting Special Children - and they’ve already smashed their original £200 target, raising £240 so far! 🎉

There’s still 2 days left before their fundraiser closes, so if you’d like to support them (and help push that total even higher), you can donate via the link in the comments below 👇

Every contribution makes a real difference - thank you! 💜

10/04/2026

Meet the Band 🎶 | Richard Davy-Smith - Percussion

Richard started playing the tenor horn at the age of 8, growing up in the Salvation Army where playing an instrument was very much part of life.

He joined Trinity Concert Band three years ago, looking for a new musical outlet after playing in several brass bands. Although a brass player at heart, he’s fully embraced life in the percussion section - always with enthusiasm (and a healthy dose of humour…).

After a long career in finance, Richard is now trying to get retired - although for the moment he’s still working as a senior finance manager for a US investment firm.

Away from work, he keeps busy with family life and enjoys solving puzzles whenever he gets the chance.

When asked what keeps him coming back to rehearsal each week, Richard said:
“The people. I love spending time with my fellow percussionists.”

As well as playing whatever he’s handed in the percussion section, Richard also plays most brass instruments and a bit of piano. At home, he has a music room with around a dozen instruments - and enjoys tinkering away on as many of them as possible.

Choosing a favourite piece is no easy task, but Richard has a soft spot for the slower works - especially when the percussion part is minimal. Sometimes, as he puts it, having less to play gives you one of the best seats in the house.

One of his best musical moments? Managing to secure a seat in the Royal Box at the Royal Albert Hall for the Proms… where someone even asked if he was part of the Royal Family!

If you’re coming to our next concert, keep an eye on the percussion section - and don’t forget to say hello to Richard in the interval 👋

06/04/2026

That moment when it all comes together… 🎶

Our performance of I Was Glad by Hubert Parry with Tamesis Chamber Choir, recorded in the Great Hall at the University of Reading.

As part of our 25th anniversary, we’re sharing unedited performances from the past few years 🎶

🎥 Watch the full performance on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BgP0vhku4HM

04/04/2026

🌷🐰 Happy Easter from Trinity Concert Band 🎶

Sending lots of springtime joy from all of us at Trinity Concert Band 🎶

We hope your weekend is full of sunshine, music, and maybe a little chocolate too 🍫

We’re looking forward to sharing more music with you very soon, including some exciting outdoor performances...

(we’ll just leave that there... for now 👀)

03/04/2026

Meet the Band 🎶 | Stuart Freebody – Eb Clarinet

Stuart started playing the clarinet at the age of 8 after his parents bought one for his older sister, who couldn’t quite get a sound out of it… so it was passed on to him instead. A good decision, as it turns out.

Stuart is now retired after a career in financial services, alongside which he had a parallel career as a musician in the Army Reserve, finishing as Band Sergeant Major of the Honourable Artillery Company Regimental Band.

These days, he keeps busy as Chairman and Treasurer of Reading Men's Shed, serves as senior Drumbeater in the Company of Pikemen & Musketeers HAC (tasked with providing a ceremonial bodyguard and es**rt for the Lord Mayor of the City of London), and most importantly, is a proud grandad to three grandchildren.

Stuart joined Trinity Concert Band six years ago after retiring from the HAC band and started playing the Eb clarinet the day after his first rehearsal with us!

When asked what keeps him coming back to rehearsal each week, Stuart said:
“Being stretched mentally by the interesting repertoire chosen by Paul, and being with such a great bunch of talented people.”

As well as Eb clarinet, Stuart plays soprano, alto, tenor and baritone sax, as well as fife and a civil war design side drum - and has a piano at home that he promises he’ll learn properly (again) one day 🎹

Choosing a favourite piece proved tricky, but highlights include Symphonic Metamorphosis by Philip Sparke and Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre, a piece that always "makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.”

His most “Trinity” moment?
Taking the vibraphone to a concert… but forgetting the box of metal note bars. Then at the next concert, making sure to bring those, but leaving the pedal bar behind instead. Safe to say, he hasn’t been asked to bring the vibraphone since 😅

If you’re coming to our next concert, listen out for the Eb clarinet - and don’t forget to say hello to Stuart in the interval 👋

01/04/2026

🎶 Live music in Wokingham this June…

Join Trinity Concert Band for an evening of feel-good music, from film favourites to high-energy classics - plus the return of special guests May.

👉 Swipe through for full details.

📅 Saturday 27th June
🕖 7pm
📍 Saints Church Wokingham

Bring your friends, bring your family, and enjoy a summer evening of live music.

30/03/2026

From the first note, you’re in the rainforest 🌿

Amazonia by Peter Graham is packed with colour, rhythm, and just the right amount of chaos - in the best way.

Part of the 'Windows of the World' suite, and a brilliant ride from start to finish.

🎧 Full performance on YouTube - link in the comments

27/03/2026

💜 A huge thank you - £460 raised 💜

We’re so pleased to share that our Music Around the World concert in Wokingham raised £460 for Parenting Special Children!

Every raffle ticket bought and every donation given has helped bring our total to £822 since December - an incredible show of support from our audience.

It means a great deal to us, and even more to the families PSC supports across Berkshire.

Thank you for being part of such a special evening.

👇 Read more and see photos...

Trinity Concert Band raised £460 for Parenting Special Children at their Music Around the World concert in Wokingham. Read more and watch performances.

24/03/2026

🌞 We’re excited to announce our summer concert…

🎶 Sounds of Summer
📅 Saturday 27 June · 7PM
📍 All Saints Church, Wokingham

Featuring music from Queen, Earth, Wind & Fire, West Side Story and more - plus special guests Indigo May 🎤

💜 We’re proud to be raising money for Parenting Special Children
🎟️ Tickets go on sale in May
👉 Find out more about the programme, performers and what to expect on our website:

🔗 https://tr.ee/HvJmDp

22/03/2026

Meet the Band | Len Tyler – Bass Trombone

Len’s musical journey began in a small village church choir in Lubenham, Leicestershire. He didn’t pick up an instrument until secondary school, when he chose the trombone - a decision that shaped the rest of his life.

Just before his 17th birthday, Len joined the British Army as a professional musician. Over a 27-year military career (including 17 years as a music director), he performed at major state occasions and developed mastery across brass and woodwind - even running the percussion section at the Royal Military School of Music (Kneller Hall).

After leaving the Army in 1994, Len founded the Len Tyler Music School, delivering music education for children from pre-birth to upper primary for over 25 years. He is now a respected Kodály practitioner and teacher trainer, leading workshops across the UK and internationally.

And yet, every Tuesday, you’ll find him in the bass trombone section at Trinity.

He’s been with the band for around eight years, occasionally stepping in on tuba - and even conducting us when Paul is away. Len also composed The Trinity Suite for our 21st Anniversary celebrations - a very special moment in our recent history.

What keeps him coming back?
“Good music - nice people.”

Most memorable moment?
Turning up to a brass quintet concert in the wrong shirt after mixing up his various band uniforms. He claimed it was a musical director privilege, but later confessed it was simply the wrong wardrobe choice 😂

Between composing, conducting, teaching across the world and delivering jokes that are just the right side of groan-worthy, Len brings experience, humour and a lifelong love of music to Trinity - and we’re very lucky to have him.

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