Newark and Sherwood Concert Band
Newark and Sherwood Concert Band (NSCB) is a community concert band (also known as a wind band) in Nottinghamshire and regularly performs throughout the county and beyond, recently playing in Emmendingen in Germany. Newark and Sherwood Concert Band has its home in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands. It is independent. The band draws on a diversity of musical styles, from classical transcriptions to contemporary compositions and from film and show compilations to big band favourites. It has in excess of 50 regular members.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Concert Band/Wind Band |
| Years active | 1997 - present |
| Website | http://www.newarkandsherwoodconcertband.co.uk |
| Members | Principal Conductor Colum J O'Shea |
Since May 2015 the band has been based at Kelham Hall near Newark, Nottinghamshire.
History
Established in 1997 by Caroline Noble as Newark and Sherwood Concert Band. It started as the Newark and Sherwood College and Community Orchestra, but disbanded after a short period of time. Noble changed the format to a concert/wind band and it has grown since then having approximately 60 members, performing around the UK and abroad.
In 2009 the band was awarded a grant by the Lottery funded 'Awards for All' programme, which enabled it to buy a comprehensive range of percussion instruments and other items of equipment.
Since January 2013 the band has been led by Conductor and Musical Director Colum J O'Shea.
Robert Jenrick, the Member of Parliament for Newark-on-Trent was President of the band between June 2014 and June 2016. The next president was Mrs Rita Crowe, the Mayor of Newark 2017-2018.
Tony Marriott (and until his death Geoffrey Foulds) were patrons of the Band after October 2014.
Performances
The Band has a programme of formal evening concerts, and a summer season of outdoor engagements. Appearances have included:
- Newark Town Hall
- Collingham Show
- Upton Fete
- Nottinghamshire Agricultural Show
- Newark Brass Explosion
- Newark Riverside Festival
- The Palace Theatre, Newark
- Kelham Hall & Country Park, Kelham, Newark
Members
Band membership stands currently at over 50 musicians, who come from across Nottinghamshire and adjacent counties. They range in age from 8 to 80-plus.
External links
- Newark and Sherwood Concert Band official website