Nantwich Concert Band (NCB) is delighted to announce the formation of two new music groups for young musicians, starting this May. NCB has been at the heart of Nantwich community since 1983, regularly hosting concerts in local venues, performing in the town square, and providing entertainment at events such as the Nantwich Food Festival.

With so much experience to share, we are establishing a Junior Band (for beginners) and a Youth Band (Grade 3+) for under-18s who play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Both bands are open to any school-aged child/teen and will rehearse at Highfields Academy, on Sunday mornings in term-time. Our first rehearsal is Sunday 8th May 2022.

These groups will receive support from the Love Music Trust, the lead partner and fund holder for the music education hub for Cheshire East, and will be overseen by our Musical Director, Nick Birch, an alumnus of the Royal Northern College of Music and brass specialist who teaches in schools throughout Nantwich and Cheshire East.

Our long-standing Concert Band rehearses on Wednesday evenings and is open to players of all ages. We recommend joining with at least grade 3 (or equivalent) standard. New members are always welcome; please get in touch if you’d like to join us. We are especially eager to hear from brass players and have a vacancy for a drummer. You can find out more about any of our bands by visiting our website: www.nantwichband.co.uk where you can find a sign up form, or by emailing info@nantwichband.co.uk