Welcome...
...to Wakefield Orchestral Wind. We are an orchestral wind band based in Ossett, West Yorkshire. We have a varied repertoire, and a large selection of music, from popular film music to show music, big band, classical and our conductor's own arrangements.
Concerts are held throughout the year subject to demand. For information and bookings please contact us.
Next Events
Saturday, 21st April 2012
ConcertWest Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes Road, Wakefield (tbc)
Saturday, 30th June 2012
Camphill Summer FairCamphill Pennine Community, Chapelthorpe, Wakefield (1pm-4pm)
Latest News
8th December 2011 - Camp Hill Festivities
As usual, the band's annual Christmas concert for the residents at Camp Hill in Wakefield went down a treat! The band played a variety of Christmas pieces and some others from well-known film soundtracks such as Pirates of the Caribbean. The students also sang several Christmas carols.
The band later retired to the local pub at Newmillerdam before going their separate ways. We will reconvene in the New Year and start rehearsing for the concert in April.
6th October 2011 - New conductor appointed
Wakefield Orchestral Wind are pleased to announce that Garry Hallas is to be their new conductor. Garry came to audition in September and the band chose him above the other candidates for the job. Garry comes with plenty of experience as he also conducts the Emley Brass Band. He is enthusiastic and keen to work with us.
Garry said "I very much look forward to working with WOW, and think together we could move the band forward and push the standard yet further, build a bigger balanced team and take on some new interesting musical challenges. Hopefully we will have a lot of fun whilst doing it".
Vacancies
Current vacancies: tenor trombone, euphonium, trumpets/cornets, Conductor, bass instrument players, and a permanent percussionist/drummer.
