Wantage Silver Band welcomed seven new players to the group following a successful introductory course.
The band is based on Reading Road in the town and has been training musicians of all ages since its inception in 1972.
It is also a registered charity dedicated to education in music by practice and performance with the group’s first ever contest coming in 1976.
A spokesperson for the band said: “Our Ready for Band course concluded today with an open rehearsal for family and friends.
“We will have seven enthusiastic new players joining Beginner Band after Easter. Â
“Our next course will run later in the summer term for new brass and percussion players wishing to join Wantage Silver Band.”