Trinity Concert Band

15/06/2026

We couldn't let this pass without celebrating one of our longest-serving members 🥳

Lucy Powe has been part of Trinity Concert Band for 25 years, and alongside that has spent over two decades inspiring young musicians through the North East Hampshire Area Schools' Ensembles.

We're so proud to see her recognised in their Staff Spotlight. Congratulations, Lucy, and thank you for everything you do for music in our community... and for proving that a hippopotamus isn't just an animal and a wheelie bin isn't just for Tuesdays... they're musical terms too (if you know, you know)! 😂🎶

13/06/2026

Have you ever thought about coming to a Trinity Concert Band performance but never quite got around to it?

Now's the perfect time to give us a try.

As part of our Newcomers' Scheme, first-time visitors can attend our upcoming concert completely FREE.

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

Join us for an evening of live music featuring Queen, West Side Story, The Last Rose of Summer and Earth, Wind & Fire, plus special guest vocal duo Indigo May.

Whether you're a regular concertgoer or you've never been to a wind band concert before, you'll find a warm welcome, a friendly atmosphere and great live music.

Find out more and claim your free newcomer ticket via the link in the comments below👇

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.