Hemel Hempstead Band

Click on picture to enlarge	1960 JOHN DICKINSON BAND
	The band was very fortunate to have, as principal euphonium, Barrie Perrins. He was National Euphonium Soloist of Great Britain on four occasions and was twice runner - up for the title of overall Champion Soloist. Barrie was a regular contributor to British and foreign music journals and toured several European countries as a soloist - lecturer. In 1976 he was awarded The Insignia of Honour at the Royal Albert Hall for his service to the Brass Band Movement. After leaving the John Dickinson Band in 1960 he became principal euphonium of the Hendon Band.
1961 BERKHAMSTED AND BOXMOOR BAND	Click on picture to enlarge
In 1960, due to falling numbers in both organisations, Berkhamsted and Boxmoor Bands amalgamated. In 1961 Mr. Stan Sheppard was appointed Musical Director Click on the picture to the right to enlarge and put names to the faces.
Click on picture to enlarge	THE LATE SIXTIES JOHN DICKINSON BAND
	Displaying their recently won trophies members of John Dickinson Band in the late Sixties. Click on the picture to the left to enlarge and put names to the faces.
1967 BERKHAMSTED AND BOXMOOR BAND	Click on picture to enlarge
A new conductor, Mr. Harold Hill, was appointed in 1967. Under his leadership the band became more successful and gave many enjoyable concerts. Mr Hill remained with the band until 1975. This photograph was taken at a rehearsal in the Victoria School in Berkhamsted.