The A.W. Parker (Drybrook) Band is a prize-winning brass band from the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire and competes in the Championship Section.

NEXT EVENTS
LATEST NEWS
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Awards Night

The band hosted its annual awards evening on Sunday 30th December...

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Silverware at the GBBA

The band took part on the GBBA Own Choice Contest in Churchdown...

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Drybrook's Musicians Together Again

The band performed alongside Drybrook's very own Ladies Choir & Male Voice Choir in Christchurch...

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Pershore Midsummer Brass

The band performed in the delightful Pershore Abbey once again...

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Return to Bugle

The band competed in the West of England Bandsmen's Festival in Cornwall...

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March through Fownhope

The band returned to Fownhope for the annual 'Hearts of Oak' march...



RECENT AUDIO

In July 2025, we performed in the delightful Pershore Abbey as part of the Pershore Midsummer Brass Festival. The playlist below contains a selection of our pieces from our concert.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our the band or wish to book us for an event, please contact our Secretary - Hugh by email or via our Facebook Page...

facebook.com/DrybrookBand

SAFEGUARDING

The band takes its safeguarding duties seriously and is aligning with the Bandsafe guidance provided by Brass Bands England.

To raise a concern with the Band, please contact our Safeguarding Lead - Liz Sheridan...

safeguarding@drybrookband.co.uk

BAND ROOM

We are proud to have our own purpose-built Band Room with rehearsal space, storage and kitchen facilities, thanks to the efforts of past members.

The Band Room, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9JA

REHEARSALS

The band rehearses once a week at our Band Room in Drybrook. If you fancy a blow, please get in touch to arrange to join us.

Thursdays, 8.00pm - 10.00pm