The Kennet Accordion Orchestra is a very enthusiastic group of musicians, based in the picturesque town of Marlborough, Wiltshire, England. The Orchestra, formed in 1984 by David Watson, the musical Director, travels extensively in the south east of England, giving concerts and competing in Musical Festivals. They have won the Southern Area Championships on four occasions, the East Midlands area Championships twice, the Thames area festival four times and, not least the Open Championship of Wales.
       David Watson started his musical career as a cornet player in the Harwich Salvation Army Band, and is also Musical director of a successful Brass Band, Phoenix Brass. As a result the Kennet Accordion Orchestra often stages concerts with the Brass Band, playing music arranged for them by Mr. Watson - unusual and possibly unique events. The Kennet Accordion Orchestra aims to demonstrate it's versatility by playing selections of popular music. And in recent years the Orchestra has completed successful tours to Malta, Holland, Germany, and Austria.