Harpenden Concert Band is open to any adult who plays a wind instrument or percussion. There are no auditions and no grade requirements, and it rehearses weekly on Tuesday evenings. The band is self-funding and not-for-profit. All members pay termly subs that cover the purchase of music, hire of rehearsal venue, hire of concert venue and professional fees. The age range of band members currently spans 65 years! As well as performing three concerts a year, the band regularly performs at local community events. It has played at the Christmas Carnival in Harpenden and at Larks in the Parks on several occasions. Its Brass section plays annually at Redbourn Christmas Market, and it also plays at a number of local school fetes and other private events.