As part of our on going commitment to bring music opportunities for all ages to the local community our Academy Musical Director, and flugelhorn player with the main band Tanya Flagg, recently visited Elmhurst Junior School in Street. Tanya arrived with brass instruments, books and … a jelly!? Tanya explained how brass instruments work and… Continue reading BUGLES! TRUMPETS! BUT A JELLY?
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Return to Party in the Palace 2026
Over recent years one of the pleasures of being part of Wells City Band has been the invitations to be the opening act for artists such as Texas, Seth Lakeman, The Lightning Seeds and The Wurzels. 2026 we were back at Party at the Palace and it’s the stunning back drop of The Bishop's Palace… Continue reading Return to Party in the Palace 2026
Music Theory On The Menu
This month we’ve launched the first of several new opportunities for members of Wells City Band for all players in the Main Band, Academy Band and Beginners Group being rolled out in 2026.All WCB players now have the opportunity to participate in weekly music theory sessions with Oxford University music graduate Marianne Sutton. These theory… Continue reading Music Theory On The Menu
Wells City Band Player Awards 2025-26
As usual at our spring concert in Cedars Hall this year our award ceremony took place with players and their families in attendance from across the three bands . We are delighted to announce this years awards were given to: The Academy Awards:-Bartlett Bugle : Adrian Barlow Training Bandmasters Award: Joseph O’Sullivan The Main Band… Continue reading Wells City Band Player Awards 2025-26
Phil is the New Wells Town Crier!
There has been a close link between Wells City Band and Wells City Council stretching back over 100 years with the band performing at many civic and city events every year. Performing for Mayor Making this year had a very unique feel as one of our front row cornets, Phil Dickson, also became the new… Continue reading Phil is the New Wells Town Crier!
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