The Concert Band
The Association of Nantwich Bands currently comprises of our Concert Band. NCB is friendly local band for brass, woodwind and percussion players based in and around the area of Nantwich.
The band was founded in 1983 (then the Nantwich and District Band) and celebrated our 40th anniversary in 2023. The Association has previously included a community wind band for beginners and junior band.
NCB’s resident Musical Director and conductor is Nick Birch. Nick became MD in 2014 and under his baton we offer a wide and expanding repertoire of music, including traditional wind band pieces, more modern music and highlights from stage and screen.
We always welcome new members!
The Band performs formal concerts regularly throughout the year as well as playing at various local functions, fetes and festivals. We can often be heard playing in Nantwich Town Square, as well as the annual Nantwich Food Festival. We are often busy at Christmas, playing carols in the Square and busking at various other venues around the area.
Many members have been band members for years (even decades), and some are brand new. We welcome everyone and try to have fun whilst we practice and perform. Rehearsals combine learning pieces, practising in groups/sections, and learning to play together. Everyone is friendly and we try to help each other out.
We don't ask new members to audition or have formal 'entrance requirements'. We do recommend a minimum playing ability of at least grade 3 standard. Some of the music we play will be easier than this, some will be harder. If you can’t play everything that’s not a problem! All we ask is you try and practice. It’s OK to leave out the bits you can’t play.
Joining the band
If you play a woodwind or brass instrument why not come along and join us?
Rehearsals take place at Highfields Academy, Nantwich on Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.00pm
