On Wednesday, the band had the pleasure of playing at Easton Green for their annual Carol Concert around the Christmas tree. Friday saw the band split into smaller groups, spreading Christmas cheer around Waitrose and various local pubs. On Saturday, we were out again, starting the day at Tesco, before heading to the beautiful Bishop's… Continue reading What a wonderful way to wrap up the Christmas season!
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The Perfect Sleigh Ride with Trull Primary School Choir
Wells City Band and Trull Primary School Choir took a festive ride together in a brand new arrangement for brass band and two part children’s choir of Leroy Andersen’s iconic Sleigh Ride in a fitting climax to our sell out concert at Cedars Hall. Just short of 300 people packed the hall in Wells as… Continue reading The Perfect Sleigh Ride with Trull Primary School Choir
Christmas Performances
The first week of December has seen small brass chamber groups from Wells City Band already out and about in the locality as Christmastide starts. Earlier in the week WCB players performed to the Wells Fibrosis Group. At the weekend at a Moorland Christmas Fayre (pictured). Not to be out done our Academy performed to… Continue reading Christmas Performances
Bishop’s Palace Artisan Christmas Fair
As autumn transitions to winter so our annual performance at the Artisan Christmas Fair with the beautiful backdrop of Bishop's Palace signalled the end of our autumn concert season and the beginning of our winter season of performances.A rough head count by our back stage team saw just over 100 people gathered around the band… Continue reading Bishop’s Palace Artisan Christmas Fair
Remembrance Day
Community work is an important part of what we do at Wells City Band. Bringing live music to those who might not otherwise experience a brass band means a great deal to us.We were honoured to take part in the Remembrance Day commemorations. It was a privilege to share the solemn and reflective music of… Continue reading Remembrance Day