We had an amazing time playing to a packed out crowd in St Michael’s Church, Cockerham on Saturday.It was great to play for such a receptive audience who enjoyed our programme of brass band favourites plus a special St George’s day segment of tunes, which our guest conductor for the night, Mark Peacock, made a special effort to dress up for – very snazzy! We paid tribute to the legend that is Mr Richard Evans Read more…
Sad News for the Brass Band Movement All of us at Wingates Band are devastated to hear about the passing of a true band icon, Mr Richard Evans. Richard’s influence features prominently in our band’s history with his legendary win with Wingates performing Fireworks at the British Open in 1975. As with so many others around the banding world, his presence, guidance, humour and friendship will be greatly missed. Thank you for everything Mr Evans
Congratulations to our solo cornet player, James Gray who has been appointed Principal Soprano Cornet of the The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Speaking on his achievement James said: “It’s an amazing opportunity to sit on a principal seat at NYBBGB. I’m excited for the week ahead and the concert following the course in Huddersfield” Well done James, all of us at Wingates Band are incredibly proud of you 🎺💙💛
Applications for the position of Musical Director are now closed. The band has had many applications and over the next few weeks we will be auditioning suitable candidates. No further announcements or details will be released in the interest of the applicants’ privacy rights and discretion. WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE NEW MD WHEN THE DECISION HAS BEEN MADE. We would like to sincerely thank all the applicants for their interest in Wingates Band. We are Read more…
Here is the Wingates 100 Club Live Draw done at rehearsal Tuesday the 8th March.
Wingates Band Seek New Musical Director Wingates Band is seeking a successor to its current Musical Director, Mr Paul Andrews, who, after a successful 9 years, is stepping down from his position with the band. The band is requesting applications from individuals who possess effective leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and have experience managing higher section brass bands, including preparing concert and contest performances. This is a rare opportunity to conduct a first-class, hard-working band Read more…
Here is the Wingates 100 Club Live Draw done at rehearsal Tuesday the 15th February. and the winner is:
Happy New Year Everybody! Here is the Wingates 100 Club Live Draw done at rehearsal Tuesday the 11th January. and the winner is
Here is the Wingates 100 Club Live Draw done at rehearsal Thursday the 4th December. and the winner is: