Member Bands
Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band
Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band was founded in 1994 by Ray Thompson and Glen Hogg and on the 18th March 1995 in the Playhouse the Band performed its first ever concert to great acclaim. Since then the Band has gone from strength to strength and is now an established musical group of considerable repute within the town. Ray continues to conduct the band some twenty five years on and five of the original playing members still attend regularly.
Bagshot Concert Band
The band is one of the oldest bands in the area and has been around for over 100 years, we are a community band and everyone is welcome. The band each year performs on bandstands and local events normally about 12 concerts a year.
Berwick Concert Band
Berwick Concert band was established in 1993. We play at events and concerts in the Scottish borders and North Northumberland. The band are a friendly and welcoming bunch and are always looking for new members.
Bradford Concert Band
Bradford Concert Band is a traditional wind band based in Baildon, Bradford, combining woodwind, brass and percussion. Founded in 1975, the band is proud to represent Bradford and be part of the wider Bradford community.
Under the leadership of Matthew McKirgan, a regular series of concerts are played throughout Yorkshire during the year, ranging from summer afternoon bandstand music in the regions’s parks and museums, to carnivals and more formal evening concerts.
If you are looking to join a friendly and enthusiastic concert band, then look no further. Come along to a rehearsal as a visitor or potential member and be assured of a warm welcome.
Capital Concert Band
Capital Concert Band is an Edinburgh-based wind band numbering over fifty enthusiastic amateur musicians. Our members are resident in Edinburgh and across the central region of Scotland. However, several hail from other countries, including USA; Northern Ireland; England; Germany; Switzerland; Canada; and South Africa. We have a very busy schedule of engagements throughout the year in support of various charities. We are a highly sociable group who believe music and fun go together.
Coquet Concert Band
The Coquet Concert Band is a concert wind band originating in Felton and serving the communities along the River Coquet. It was formed in Sept 2019 as a development of other activities of Felton Music. Under the leadership of Andy Taylor, it attracts experienced musicians who enjoy collective music making to a high standard.
Darlington Community Wind Band
Darlington Community Wind Band is a community group who get together to rehearse and perform music for entertainment and pleasure and try to promote and raise the profile of music within the community. We are a friendly group and we’re always looking for additional players.
Ealing Wind Orchestra
An adult community wind orchestra affiliated to the University of West London and the London College of Music.
Kelty & Blairadam Concert Band
Nursling & Rownhams Community Band
We play a miscellany of pop medleys, light classics, show tunes and seasonal music. The band plays local concerts each year to support the community. Currently we have 11 regular players who play the following instruments: clarinet, euphonium, oboe, tenor sax, alto sax, drums, tenor horn, trumpet and keyboard. New members always welcome – no auditions.
Phoenix Wind Band
We are a friendly adult concert band playing a wide variety of music ranging from classical to film scores, through swing and jazz, to original works for wind band. Our members range from students to retired people from all walks of life, but all enjoy playing together while improving our standard and broadening our repertoire. We play several concerts a year, including summer outdoor events and Christmas carols.
Rehearsals are at St James Church, Mangotsfield on Mondays from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. We always welcome new players – although it will help if you are Grade 6 or better!
Rosyth Concert Band
We are a concert band based in Rosyth. As a community wind band we welcome musicians of all standards. Our only stipulation is that members are over the age of 9 years.
Our emphasis is on having fun with music. We see a rehearsal not only as an opportunity to play music but also a way to meet up with other people with a similar interest. If you play a wind band instrument, or did so in the past and it’s now lying in the attic gathering dust, come and join us.
We often support other organisations in their fundraising by playing concerts for them. So if you are an event organiser looking for a band feel free to contact us and we can discuss options.
Skye Wind Band
St Alban’s Concert Band, Cardiff
We are a community concert band based in north Cardiff, welcoming players from across South East Wales of a range of standards. We perform a range of popular music and take part in a number of concerts throughout the year.
Woodhall Spa Community Band
We formed 2 years ago and we invite anyone who plays Brass, Woodwind and Percussion to come along and play with us. Many people have played in the past and would like the chance to play again or perhaps you do play and would like to join this local developing band. There is no audition. Just come along and give it a go.
The Wind Section
The Wind Section are specialists in the supply and repair of Brass & Woodwind musical Instruments. They are located in central Edinburgh and trade from a residential area within the Edinburgh New town. Members of the Wind Band Association benefit from a 10% discount.
Bandleader Publications Ltd.
Bandleader Publications Ltd. sell quality music for Wind Band, Brass Band, Instrumental Solos, Ensembles, and Bagpipes. Members of the Wind Band Association benefit from a 20% discount.
Making Music
Making Music is the UK’s membership organisation for leisure-time music, with over 3,700 groups representing around 200,000 music makers across the UK. They are dedicated to empowering everyone, whatever their background or experience, to come together in their community to make or present their kind of music.
Music Publishers Association
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Wind Band Association Facebook Page
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