Band History

Horndean, once a small village, is now part of a busy urban area, about six miles north of Portsmouth.

The Band was formed in November 1979 as part of the local youth club. A full range of instruments gradually replaced the original drums and bugles and the Band is now a fully chromatic wind Band, supported by a Corps of Drums.

Whilst the Band was originally very much a youth band, it has since been opened up to a much wider age range.

First known as Horndean Marching Band,  the Band changed its’ name to Horndean Band in 1999, to reflect a more versatile image. As well as turning out a spectacular parade Band, concerts, bandstands and ensemble work are now a regular feature of performances.