Unknown formation date.

1880: Trencrom Brass Band active. (John Brush)

Also known as Trencrom Hill Brass Band. (John Brush)

1882: Preceded the Hayle artillery band; by the Hayle Rifle Band; and the Methodist Free Church by Trencrom Band. Each procession presented a most attractive appearance. (17 March 1882 – RCG)

1883: Respective chapels, and afterwards united one procession of nearly 1,200 children, and, accompanied by the Towednack and Trencrom Bands, paraded the streets. (30 June 1883 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1889: A procession was formed, numbering about 800. The Artillery Band took the lead, immediately behind the banner, the Trencrom and St Erth Bands being placed in the centre and rear respectively. (8 August 1889 – The Cornish Telegraph)

1891: The Truro Volunteer Band, under Mr. Traise, and the Trencrom Brass Band was also in attendance. There was a grand pyrotechnic display in the park in the evening, and included a lot of set pieces. (20 August 1891 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1891: Bazaar at St Ives.  Trencrom Brass Band attended during the afternoon and enlivened the proceedings with selections of music. (20 August 1891 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1891: Thought to have disbanded. (John Brush)

 

 

 

Compiled by Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow)

 

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