Who are we?
Behind every successful community band is a dedicated committee working hard behind the scenes. A band committee’s role is vital to organising rehearsals and concerts, managing finances, booking venues, handling communications, welcoming new members, and making sure everything runs smoothly so the band can focus on making great music.
At Nantwich Concert Band, our committee is currently made up of 8 fabulous members of our band community, each bringing their own skills and passion to keep the band thriving:
Nick – Committee Chair – coordinates the committee, leads strategic planning, and ensures everything works well.
Nick plays the alto sax in the band and the piano at home. He joined the band many years ago and joined the committee in 2015. He's been playing music since he was 6, and has tried most instruments. He loves playing film scores, although will always take any opportunity for an excellent jazz solo.
Jo – Vice-Chair & Librarian – supports the smooth running of the band and manages our music library, keeping our programmes fresh and organised.
Jo plays the flute and joined the band in 2017. At band she most enjoys playing TV, film and popular music and also has a soft spot for 'slow beautiful’ pieces. As our Librarian, Jo will often be found at rehearsal with lots of music in hand; collecting in and giving out new sets when we change programme.
Janet – Secretary – Janet is the main point of contact for external enquiries and member communications.
Janet first joined the band around 1997 and left after a few years for family commitments. She re-joined the band in 2011. Janet plays 3rd clarinet in the main band and she joined the committee as secretary in 2013 helping to organise concerts and band social events.
Rona – Treasurer – looks after the band’s finances, ensuring everything is responsibly managed.
Rona joined NCB on Tenor Sax following an open evening in 2018. Her love for music started from a young age, learning piano and clarinet whilst at school, and subsequently teaching herself a range of other instruments. The saxes she plays are Tenor, Alto and Soprano, and whilst she likes Tenor… the Soprano is her absolute favourite. Rona has played in a variety of bands over the years and still loves live performance; she attends local Open mic sessions, enjoys improvisation and interacting with different line-ups of musicians.
Richard & Alex – Logistics Officers – make sure we have all the players and equipment needed for rehearsals and concerts.
Richard plays Euphonium at NCB but first joined the group on Trumpet. After mistakenly bringing an empty case to rehearsal one week, Richard spent one rehearsal on the Euphonium and has not looked back since! He's also got a bit of a reputation amongst the band as an expert baker, but that's a secret!
Alex plays trombone and joined Nantwich Concert Band and Crewe Brass in 2024 after a long break from brass of around 26 years! He’s always enjoyed music, playing piano, and playing in brass bands & music groups in the Valleys of South Wales as a youth, then guitars & drums in various rock bands over the years. He loves playing concerts and is always looking forward to the next gig!
Jane – Policy Officer – oversees policies and health & safety procedures to keep us all safe and compliant.
Jane joined the band in 2025 after relocating from London to Cheshire. Jane plays clarinet in the band but has previously played oboe, violin and viola in orchestras and used to teach piano. In London Jane played in a number of concert bands including the Linden Wind Orchestra and All Saints Concert Band.
Hayden – Social Officer – organises social events, helping band members connect and have fun outside rehearsals.
Hayden joined the band after visiting our stall a the Nantwich Societies Spectacular! In addition to playing Alto Sax and Clarinet, Hayden is a big football fan and keen SCUBA diver.
Over the years, different committee members have brought their unique talents and dedication to the band’s success. Together, our committee members have expertly planned and delivered our move to a new rehearsal venue in 2019/20, navigated the challenges of the pandemic to ensure a safe return to rehearsals, and run our amateur band with professionalism and organisation.
Thanks to their hard work, Nantwich Concert Band has experienced remarkable growth and maintained a strong partnership with Nantwich Town Council, deepening our local community ties.
We extend a huge thank you to every committee member, past and present, whose time, energy, and passion have helped make Nantwich Concert Band what it is today. You truly are the backbone of our band’s success!
