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The Origins of Hitchin Band

An Investigation of Archive Records by Mike Thorn (first published in 2016). Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Formation of the Hitchin Brass Band 1866 – 2016 I have been told many times over the years that the Hitchin Band was formed sometime in the 1860’s and that this makes it one of the oldest brass bands in the world still playing today. However, trying to establish this as a fact seemed almost impossible with very little available information readily…

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Hitchin Band Area 2026 – Resilience, Growth, and Pride: Hitchin Band Takes on the Elgar Variations

Resilience, Growth, and Pride: Hitchin Band Takes on the Elgar Variations Taking on a Championship Section test piece in a brass band contest is never a small feat, and this year Hitchin Band rose to the challenge with determination, focus, and a shared sense of purpose. Elgar Variations proved to be exactly what was expected – demanding, intricate, and, at times, unforgiving – but it also offered a powerful opportunity for musical and personal growth across the band. Preparation Preparation for contest day…

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