FAVERSHAM MISSION BRASS is a non-contesting brass band based in the lovely market town of Faversham. Over the years, the band has become more and more a town band than a church band, although the band is still connected to Faversham Gospel Mission and plays at its services about three times a year particularly Easter, Harvest and Christmas. The band plays regularly in the town for concerts and community events, as well as on the district's bandstands and for many charity organisations to assist with their fund-raising activities.
Formed originally in 1882, a handful of musicians got together as a Christian witness to the town of Faversham and they became the founding members of Faversham Gospel Mission based in Tanners Street, the building being erected during 1888.
The band still meets in Tanners Street, for its regular rehearsals on a Tuesday evening. New members are always welcome. Do drop in if you are in the area from 7.15 pm.
Formed originally in 1882, a handful of musicians got together as a Christian witness to the town of Faversham and they became the founding members of Faversham Gospel Mission based in Tanners Street, the building being erected during 1888.
The band still meets in Tanners Street, for its regular rehearsals on a Tuesday evening. New members are always welcome. Do drop in if you are in the area from 7.15 pm.
Our Bandmaster - Graham Harmsworth
Graham started playing trombone with Faversham Mission Brass when he was seven years old, joining his granddad and auntie who were already members of the Band.
After taking up the baton in about 1991, he led the Band until business commitments forced him to stand down until 2001 when he took over the Band once again.
Although Graham sees himself as a 'worse than average trombone player', he is an accomplished keyboard player, and by introducing modern styles of music to the Band, but still keeping some traditional arrangements, Graham's programmes are always entertaining. He believes that although hard work is necessary when rehearsing, music should still be fun and he hopes that this, together with his personality, comes across in the Band's performance.
Graham owns 'Music Bay', Kent's leading music store in Herne Bay.
Graham started playing trombone with Faversham Mission Brass when he was seven years old, joining his granddad and auntie who were already members of the Band.
After taking up the baton in about 1991, he led the Band until business commitments forced him to stand down until 2001 when he took over the Band once again.
Although Graham sees himself as a 'worse than average trombone player', he is an accomplished keyboard player, and by introducing modern styles of music to the Band, but still keeping some traditional arrangements, Graham's programmes are always entertaining. He believes that although hard work is necessary when rehearsing, music should still be fun and he hopes that this, together with his personality, comes across in the Band's performance.
Graham owns 'Music Bay', Kent's leading music store in Herne Bay.