Everything you need to know about our two bands, the Concert Band and the Training Band - what they are about, history of the bands, past and future concerts, concert programs, social life, how to join and how to contact us. Take a look around our website and if you want to know more, please use our contacts page to get in touch
Open Rehearsals are special WBCB open rehearsals designed for new players to come along for the first time. These nights are usually held a couple of weeks into the new term and provide the perfect night to find out about the band. You are under no obligation to stay, you do not need to pay anything for that evening and it does not matter if you play a few wrong notes! Everyone will be playing the music for the first time, there'll be buddies to look after you in your section, and 'meeters and greeters' will welcome you and answer any queries. We are especially looking for new Training Band members on any woodwind or brass instruments, and Trombone players for Concert Band...but any band instrument is welcome. If you know someone or would like to have a go yourself, 6:00pm at Heathlands School, West Bergholt is the place for you..
Play Days
Band Play Days are designed for woodwind and brass players of all ages to come and try the band for the first time, with both an afternoon rehearsal and relaxed evening concert rolled into one day.
You’ll be playing some great music from classics through to modern pop, specially chosen to be accessible to new players who arrive on the day. We’ll also have our friendly experienced players on hand to look after you and help you if you get lost (although they may also be lost) plus 'meeters and greeters' to welcome you and answer any queries. We are especially looking for young musicians in either of our Concert Band or Training Band as the band has always thrived due to its mix of young & experienced band members.
The day is broken into 3 sections
Training Band Rehearsal – 2pm-4pm (with a drinks break)
Concert Band Rehearsal – 4pm-5pm
Evening Concert – 730pm-930pm. Training Band is in the first half so will be finished by about 840pm
If you know someone who’d like to come along, or would like to have a go yourself, click here to register your place. We can even send you digital copies of the music so you can have a practice in advance of the day.
