Woodley Concert Band is a friendly, active and dynamic wind band based in Woodley, near Reading in Berkshire.
We are proud of the extremely high standard we achieve, the lively and exciting performances we present and, of course, our thriving social scene!
If you’re a brass, woodwind or percussion player looking for a high standard, sociable and fun wind band to join– why not come and try us?
Our broad repertoire challenges our musicians and entertain our audiences.
Interested? click here for more information and then please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Join WCB for the highlight of our Autumn programme – a celebration of the music of Musicals! Further information available soon…
Box office opening date 8th September 2018
Posted on Tuesday September 18th, 2018
Hurrah! We're excited to be able to announce that after an extremely rigorous selection process, we are delighted to have a new Director of Music - and here she is! Claire Lawrence is Bandmaster of the Band of the Coldstream Guards and, when she's not taking charge of the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, our new MD!
Claire has been putting us through our paces since the beginning of August and her first concert conducting us will be our FANTASTIC Autumn Concert on 13th October, The Magic of the West End. We've got a superb programme of top tunes lined up for you with music guaranteed to get your toes tapping and fingers clicking! Tickets are selling fast, so get yours quickly!
You can find more info here:
www.facebook.com/events/2325939430754498/
or call the box office on 0870 321 2186.
Great selection! Claire will be great for the Band and morale too. Congratulations
And as well as being a great conductor Claire is also a flautist... can it get any better?!
I have heard that she is making you all work hard ! Talent and beauty in one place.
Great stuff Claire! Enjoy!