Welcome to the City of Chester Band website. Here you can catch up on latest news, find out about our junior band , training band and main band and who to contact for further information.
We also have a band facebook , Twitter and instagram feed.
We would love to hear from you whether it's to join a band, book a band or just say hello .
Enjoy.
The band is privileged to be marching and playing at two acts of Remembrance this year.
On Saturday 10th November we will be playing at 10.30 at the Malpas act of Remembrance
On Sunday 11th of November 9.30 to 11.30 we will , once again, be in Chester for the Remembrance parade and service.
100 years after the end of the First World War we are honoured to be part of our communities ceremonies.
The band will be out in competition at Rochdale on Sunday. It's a beautiful building ( if Hitler had won the war he wanted to transport it back to Germany ) and a bargain £7 will allow you to listen to all the bands who are playing own choice pieces. It's a great way of listening to a huge variety of test pieces and there's a weatherspoons nearby. https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57657/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-brass-band-contest
The last time we were here our principal horn player married our percussion player Alex.
Hopefully our return visit will be just as full of joy and good music.
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Congratulations to all those attending Chester University. Here at City of Chester we have a long history of welcoming students, many of whom make Chester their permanent home. Our recent committee meeting is possibly unusual in that the majority of members of the committee are under 30 and we have a few students in various sections to welcome you aboard. Contact us for a warm welcome for whatever brass or percussion you play.
Both the Training Band and Junior Band will be taking a hard earned rest from Monday 16th July until Monday 3rd September. As in the past we have struggled to have even half a band over the summer holiday season we have stopped rehearsals over this period. Both Bands will return on September 3rd in preparation for an event at Huntington on 8th September. When this is over it will be a mad dash to get ready for the annual band Solo Competition being held on September 23rd at Aldford Village Hall.
We are a busy band at Chester and our season continued at Pulford on Saturday. The beautiful sun shone on everyone but was particularly dazzling on a few members of the band who have bought their own shiny new instruments!
Despite our very healthy numbers we welcome anyone who fancies coming for a blow , on our not quite so shiny band instruments.
Wednesday 13th June was City of Chester Brass bands AGM.
What a busy and successful year all three bands have had.
The learner band has increased in numbers and members are now starting to sit in with training band playing with confidence and increasing skill and musicality.
Training band continues to be successful , with many members achieving both success in grades 1 to 5 but also in playing in an ensemble at many public occasions . At a time when schools are often too straitened to provide musical education Chester Brass provides instruments,tuition and playing opportunities at very little cost .
Main Band has had a very busy, successful and varied year winning prizes at Preston and the Whit Marches, taking part in Brassed Off to much acclaim , and having very many,varied and enjoyable opportunities to spread brass music to appreciative audiences. We have once again welcomed new members from Chester University and elsewhere whilst retaining a stable and full band which still welcomes new players.
Finally two awards are made
To James Flynn (trombone) the musical directors award , selected by Ewan Easton MBE for musical progress during the year. Ewan awarded the shield commenting that James had worked hard during the year to develop an impressive trombone sound which was continuing to develop.
To Donna Jackson bandsman of the year (voted for by members) for contributing on several different instruments during the year and ,most importantly , a good spaghetti Bolognese during rehearsal of Brassed Off!
If you are interested in joining our musical journey as a player, parent of a player or if you wish to book training or main band for your occasion please contact us via this page or via our facebook page City of Chester Brass Band. We also have a twitter (devabrass) and instagram account (CityofchesterBrass Band)
One member of the Junior Band has had Exam success this past week with a Grade 2 Distinction Pass on Trumpet. Very well done to Jake and keep up the good work.
Many congratulations go out to three(3) members of the training band as they all passed music exams in the last couple of weeks. They are
Molly Grade 5 Horn Merit .Also Molly passed her Saxophone exam
Lilly Grade 4 Cornet Pass
Nathan Grade 2 Horn Pass
Very well done to all 3 and also to their tutor Kirsty Bargh for all her hard work.