About

Welcome to the Homepage of Chester Wind Band!

Chester Wind Band are always looking for new members and after receiving a substantial lottery grant a number of years ago, we are also able to offer a number of instruments to new players who don’t have their own instruments.

We currently have the following instruments available :

One Oboe
One Eb Horn
One Flute
One Bb Tuba
One Eb Tuba
One Trombone
One Euphonium
One Trumpet
One French Horn

These are available to anyone who plays and doesn’t have their own instrument and are subject to a small insurance fee.

We rehearse every Monday evening at Blacon High School between 7pm and 9pm.

There is a small fee of £20 per year that goes towards the Band’s running costs. So, if you’re interested why not come along?

Chester Wind Band have recently introduced a new Swing Band and Clarinet group which meets for the 1st half hour of each rehearsal on alternate weeks.

Chester Wind Band is available for Booking. Please contact us on 01244 378810.

We are able to offer small ensembles, if the Main Band is too large for your requirements and also an German Oompah Band called Klaus Encounters which is always fun for any event.

Band History
Chester Wind Band was originally set up in 1989 by Peter McNulty, the former Headteacher of Blacon High School and former MD Edward Milner. The Lord Mayor provided some financial backing and a financial award from the National Lottery Arts Fund ensured further expansion, and helped towards the purchase of new instruments. Concerts are given to raise money for local charities and for the Band to expand their music library. They have also gained recognition at the Boosey and Hawkes National Wind Band Festival and the Chester Festival.

They (or selected ensembles) have played at the Concept for Living Exhibition at Tatton Park, the Groves Bandstand, Weddings, various functions at Eaton Hall, Chester Cathedral, local Village Fêtes, and even Regimental Dinners at Chester Castle to name but a few!

Their repertoire is varied and all musical tastes are catered for. They play music ranging from Hollywood Blockbusters, such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Jurassic Park to classical pieces such as Bach’s Toccata in D Minor and good old traditional Last of the Proms fare, Fantasia on British Sea Songs and Jerusalem.

Current Musical Director.
Ian Robinson B.E.M
Ian joined the army as a musician in 1974. After completing his training at the Royal Military School of Music (Kneller Hall) he was posted to the Staffordshire Regiment in 1976. During his career he has served in the USA, Great Britain, Iraq and Germany.

In 1991, he was awarded the British Empire Medal for his work as a Medic during the Gulf War. Since retiring from the Army in 1993, he has become a full time Percussion Teacher with the Flintshire Music Service, and lives with his family (who also play in the band!) in Chester.

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