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History
The Band was formed in January 1974 after two public meetings at the
request of the
Barry Carnival Committee.
Some instruments were available from the old Barry Silver Band which
went out of existence
in 1955.
Although Mr Islwyn Williams, who was a member of Barry Silver, started
a series of youth
classes, these instruments were purchased around about 1918 and, due to
these
being used
by various young people, were in a bad state of repair.
Following the public meetings, approaches were made to the local
industries and businesses
in
the area, and fund raising activities were started. Over a period of
six months several new or
reconditioned instruments were purchased,
enabling the Band to take part in various activities
for the Carnival Committee, including the leading of the Carnival
procession with a band existing
of 32 players.
Since that time instruments and uniforms have been replaced, and in
October 1983 the Band
took over the old Gospel Hall on Barry Road as a Bandroom.
This was used for approximately 20 years, before the Band moved to
their current Bandroom
at Barry Athletic Club, Barry Island.
The activities of the Band include playing at many concerts, both in
and out of doors.
There have been numerous musical directors during this period, and
numerous changes
of personnel.
The current musical director is Mr David Short.
Joanne
Weston
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