Posted on Monday December 9th, 2019
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! We're thrilled to announce that we're going to be joined for our fantastically festive Christmas concerts by singer Vikki Hudson who performed this beautiful version of Les Mis smash hit I Dreamed A Dream with us back in 2017. Vikki will be singing two incredible songs (including an amazing version of Christmas hit When A Child Is Born) and we *know* that you're going to absolutely love her.
If you've not already got your tickets yet, you can find more info and join the 250+ people who have already chosen their seats through our box office here:
www.facebook.com/events/2588633504506853/
We'll see you there!
Posted on Friday December 6th, 2019
FREE TICKETS!
Do you know someone who's never been to a WCB concert before? Want them to share our fabulous feel-good festive musical glow? They can come along for FREE!
If you've never been to a WCB concert before, we'd be delighted to offer you a FREE ticket to one of our Christmas concerts under our Concert Virgins scheme. Find our more and how to book your free ticket at our website:
www.woodleyconcertband.org.uk/christmas-concerts-2019-jingle-all-the-way/
If you know someone who might like to come along, please share this post with them!
Posted on Saturday November 23rd, 2019
Two weeks ago, WCB kicked off our Christmas season in style by helping Woodley to switch on its Christmas lights! With mince pies and mulled wine,we had a great time accompanying the carol singing from a somewhat soggy audience!
If you like a good Christmas carol, don't forget to book your seats for our wonderfully festive Christmas concerts on Sunday 15th December at Reddam House Theatre (formerly Bearwood College)! We've got some really fabulous music lined up and we'd love to see you there! Full info here:
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Posted on Friday November 29th, 2019
Happy Christmas Henley! This evening, we've been in chilly ❄️Henley on Thames❄️, providing musical accompaniment for the fabulous Henley Christmas Festival - after the switching on of the town lights, everyone joined in with traditional carols and a dance with Elsa from Frozen!
If you fancy getting in the mood for Christmas, make sure you get your tickets for our fantastically festive Christmas concerts on Sunday 15th December - we'll have carols, Christmas songs and festive treats galore! More info and book your seats here:
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Posted on Friday November 8th, 2019
A couple of weeks ago, WCB took an evening off from our busy engagements schedule to enjoy our annual fireworks social! Following a spectacular local fireworks display, we adjourned to a handy band member's back gardens to enjoy barbecued hotdogs, toasted marshmallows, sparklers, convivial conversation and a spectacular bonfire! It was great to take a moment to catch up with other band members and have the opportunity to socialise before our hectic run of Christmas gigs got under way and we're already looking forward to our Christmas social in a few week's time!
Great photos!
Posted on Saturday November 23rd, 2019
And we''re off! We thoroughly enjoyed our first festive gig of the year, helping to turn on the Woodley Christmas lights - with mince pies and mulled wine (and we actually got some of both this year!) and lots of audience carols, we had a great time providing musical accompaniment to the start of our local high street's Christmas season. If you came along and stuck it out in the pouring rain, you have our undying gratitude - well done!!
PS...A very strong Christmas jumper game from the boss today, especially this early in the season - can you beat it?!
Posted on Friday November 22nd, 2019
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! There's just over three weeks to go until our fantastically festive Christmas concerts on Sunday 15th December and tickets are now on sale! We're already rehearsing hard to kick off your Christmas in style with carols, your favourite Christmas songs and all sorts of merriment so make sure you come and join us!
You can find out more info and book your seats online (or call our box office) here - see you there!
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Posted on Tuesday November 19th, 2019
It's Christmas (well. nearly)!! Our first festive gig of the season is this Saturday at 4:30pm with the switching on of Woodley's Christmas Lights! 🎄🎅🎁 As usual, there'll be mulled wine, mince pies and, of course, plenty of singalong carols so come along, join in the merriment and bring your best 'ooh's and 'aah's for the magical moment when the lights get turned on! See you there!
Posted on Sunday November 3rd, 2019
Two weeks ago, we were excited to take part in the prestigious National Concert Band Festival for the first time at the wonderful Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. Even more exciting, we were thrilled to win a PLATINUM award!🏆 Here's a few photos from our day.
Posted on Wednesday November 13th, 2019
As regular attendees of our concerts will know, we take our music-making pretty seriously at WCB, so when we heard that the brilliant Berkshire Maestros were running a crowdfunding campaign to introduce 300 babies and toddlers to music for FREE across Berkshire next January, we were only to happy to contribute. We've pledged our support, joining over 120 other backers, including £9k from Arts Council England and they've got just 19 days left to reach their target.
If you can spare them a couple of quid (or more!) and want to make it happen, they'd be absolutely delighted...and maybe you'll see some of the people they help on stage with WCB in about 20 year's time, thanks to your donations!
Posted on Sunday November 10th, 2019
Last Sunday, WCB was delighted to once again provide the musical accompaniment for the annual Service of Remembrance in Henley-on-Thames. As well as accompanying the service, the band played the Royal British Legion March to accompany the march-past and principal trumpet Gregor played the Last Post and Reveille to mark the national two minutes silence. As ever, it was a very moving occasion and WCB is proud to have been involved in this important event.
Posted on Friday November 8th, 2019
Right...after all that hard work for the NCBF, it's time to let our hair down a bit! We're proud of the fact that we're not just a high quality (did we mention AWARD-WINNING!) wind band, but we also manage to be pretty sociable. This immaculately-stacked pile of ex-pallets is all ready for our band fireworks and bonfire night tonight! We'll be taking in a local fireworks display, then discussing just what fine musicians the NCBF adjudicators are round a roaring bonfire! Anyone bring the marshmallows...?🎆🔥🎆
Blaze Away! 😂 Enjoy 🏆🎶🎺🎼💥
Posted on Wednesday November 6th, 2019
After all the excitement of the weekend, we'll be adopting a more reflective tone for some of our rehearsal this evening as we prepare for Sunday's Remembrance Day Service at Henley on Thames. This is always a very moving occasion and we're proud to be asked to provide musical accompaniment for such an important event each year. If you'd like to join the service, it begins at 10:50am outside the Town Hall in the market place (please note that road closures start to come into effect from 10:15) and includes a march past by members of the armed forces and other local organisations.
Posted on Sunday November 3rd, 2019
Woohoo! We've had a fab time at the National Concert Band Festival today and thoroughly enjoyed performing our programme of pieces, all topped off by winning a PLATINUM award (the best a band can get...)! 🏆 We really enjoyed participating in the festival and we're absolutely delighted with the result - the icing on the cake for all our hard work over the last few weeks!
Now, if you'll excuse us, we're off for a little celebratory drink...
Many many congratulations! Thoroughly well deserved
I feel very proud to be part of such a wonderful team - a great experience, and a great achievement for everybody - thank you, Claire!!
An amazing day. Woodley Concert Band...you rock!xx
Big shout out to my mate and fab alto sax player Sarah Parker. You did a fantastic job of that seriously awkward sax solo in Ride 🙂 🙂
Great day out and so worthwhile to do.
Yaaaay! Congrats 🥳 x
Congratulations all! X
Super proud of you all. Fantastic job. I look a bit scary on this photo!!! 🍾😳😃
Well done. Congratulations.
Congratulations Woodley Concert Band 👏👏👏
Fantastic achievement, well done all 👏
Amazing job guys. Well done all of you ❤️❤️
Well done band! It was fun playing with you.
Holy cow! Congratulations 🥳 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 that’s fantastic 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Well done. Been invited up north to the "finals"/national Festival?
Well done everyone 😁
Great result everyone - many congratulations
Congratulations 🎊 👏
Well done Becky Tisshaw and WCB 🎉🎼🎺
Well done, sorry I missed it
Congratulations you guys!
Well done &and Congratulations
Well done WCB. Sorry i missed it.
Posted on Sunday November 3rd, 2019
Today, we're off to make our debut at the National Concert Festival! Just time for a quick rehearsal first to ensure that we're at the very top of our game! Wish us luck! 🎶🎷🎺🎵
Good luck everyone - wish I could be there x
Good luck! - I'm sure you will do really well.
Break a Leg! Enjoy
Knock em dead! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
