Spectrum Music

Spectrum Music was formed in January 1997 and was so named because it caters for a range of musical tastes and boasts players from very diverse backgrounds. The players are aged from early teens to not quite eligible for a free TV licence and some have been with the organisation for over 25 years.

The origins of the group can be traced back to 1908 when the Highweek and Wolborough bands combined to form Newton Abbot town band. It underwent many name changes and guises as a brass band before converting to a Concert Wind band. The band now has an extensive library covering music from stage, screen and popular standards which is financed from an Annual Membership of just £30 supplemented by paid concerts and events throughout South Devon.

The players also enjoy the annual tour which in the past has taken the band to such places as Brugge, Boulogne and Bournemouth. This has enabled them to play in some fantastic venues including Brugge town square and the Bournemouth bandstand. In 2010 the band visited Cardiff and appeared on the Glanfa stage at the prestigious Millennium Centre.