Four of our main band players, Carolyn, Emily, Ian and Geoff, as part of their summer break and representing Wells City, attended this years Wessex Band course returning back to band inspired and their playing evolved upwards. Huge congratulations to Emily who was awarded Most Improved Back Row Cornet Player on the course. Thanks again… Continue reading Wessex. Wells. A winner and some fine dining.
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IS THIS THE ONLY CARE HOME IN THE UK TO HAVE ITS OWN BANDSTAND?
Good to be back on Brunelcare's Glastonbury Care Home now fully completed bandstand for their Summer Garden Party and BBQ. This is always a special event with the home opening its doors to families as well as inviting the local community through their doors. Bringing live music to those who are unable to access live… Continue reading IS THIS THE ONLY CARE HOME IN THE UK TO HAVE ITS OWN BANDSTAND?
BUGLES! TRUMPETS! BUT A JELLY?
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?
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
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