Thinking about joining a band? Whether you've been playing for years, are returning to your instrument after a break, or are simply looking for a friendly group to make music with, you'll find a warm welcome at Nantwich Concert Band.
Nantwich Concert Band is a community wind band bringing together brass, woodwind and percussion players of all ages and backgrounds in a friendly, supportive and sociable environment. We believe that making music should be enjoyable, rewarding and accessible, and we are always pleased to welcome new members.
Nantwich Concert Band is a community wind band bringing together brass, woodwind and percussion players of all ages and backgrounds in a friendly, supportive and sociable environment. We believe that making music should be enjoyable, rewarding and accessible, and we are always pleased to welcome new members.
Register Your Interest
If you'd like to become a member of Nantwich Concert Band, please complete our Registration Form (below) and we'll be in touch.
Who Can Join?
We welcome woodwind, brass and percussion players of all ages.
- No auditions
- Open membership
- Friendly and supportive atmosphere
- Recommended playing standard of approximately Grade 3–4 or above
If you're unsure whether the band is right for you, please get in touch. We're always happy to offer advice and answer any questions. Feel free to contact our Musical Director, Nick Birch via email: musicaldirector@nantwichband.co.uk
We are currently particularly keen to hear from:
We are currently particularly keen to hear from:
- Bassoon players
- Baritone Saxophone players
- French Horn players
If you are interested in joining, please complete our Sign Up Form.
Rehearsals
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When: Wednesday evenings, 7:30pm – 9:15pm (all year round only)
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Where: Highfields Academy, Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 6HA
You're very welcome to visit a rehearsal before deciding whether to join. It's a great opportunity to meet the band, experience a rehearsal and see whether NCB is the right fit for you.
What We Play
We perform a varied programme of music designed to be enjoyable, engaging and rewarding for both players and audiences.
Our repertoire includes:
Our repertoire includes:
- Film and stage music
- Chart toppers and other popular classics
- Traditional concert band repertoire
- Marches
- Seasonal and Christmas favourites
We perform regularly throughout the year at concerts, community events and local celebrations across Nantwich and the surrounding area.
There are many opportunities to performance throughout the year, including four 'formal' concerts and additional engagements at community events such as the Nantwich Food Festival.
There are many opportunities to performance throughout the year, including four 'formal' concerts and additional engagements at community events such as the Nantwich Food Festival.
What to Expect as a Member
Membership of Nantwich Concert Band includes:
- Weekly rehearsals during term time
- A focused and rewarding rehearsal environment
- Challenging and ambitious repertoire
- Concerts, festivals and special projects
- All music provided
- Opportunities to perform major works and new commissions
Membership of a supportive and committed musical community
We also organise occasional social events throughout the year.
Instrument hire may be available for a small monthly fee. Please ask if this would be helpful.
Instrument hire may be available for a small monthly fee. Please ask if this would be helpful.
Membership Subscriptions
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Adults: £10 per month
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Under 18s: £6.25 per month
Subscriptions help cover music, venue hire, insurance and other running costs.
Register Your Interest
If you'd like to become a member of Nantwich Concert Band, please complete our Registration Form (below) and we'll be in touch.
We look forward to welcoming you to the band.
We look forward to welcoming you to the band.
