In February 2002, the Boherbuoy Band restarted a junior band. Gone for over 15 years, the new junior band is a welcome addition to our tradition of teaching music to young people. Seen below is the current junior band of 12 in all (one person is missing from the photo)

Members from the senior band teach the young players on a weekly basis during the year, and have shown remarkable improvement since they first held an instrument in February 2002. The current junior band made their debut at our Christmas 2002 concert and they performed again at our Summer Concert in June 2003(below)

The current junior band will begin to rehearse, for a short period each week, with the senior band from the beginning of 2004, while continuing their classes with the senior band members. At the start of 2004 we will also be recruiting for new members to begin learning music at the Bandroom.

While some instruments are owned by the students, the majority are provided by the band, as the cost involved would prevent the young person from learning music. We do not think this barrier should be put in the way of the child or their family. However, the band can only afford a certain number of instruments, and we would welcome any support from the community. Should you or your company be interested in sponsoring an instrument for one or more of these young people, please contact us and we would be delighted to talk to you about a sponsorship deal.