Discover Newark and Sherwood's ensmbles, bands and orchestra
Ensembles in our area?
Across Newark and Sherwood you'll find bands, ensembles and orchestras to suit every taste and ability. From community groups welcoming those just starting out, to established brass bands and wind ensembles playing at the highest level, there is something for everyone. Whether you're looking to join in, listen or simply explore the variety of instrumental music happening locally, these groups showcase the energy and creativity of our community.
The ensembles
Blidworth Welfare Band
Sherwood Forest Brass Band
Sherwood Forest Brass Band
What we are A Brass Band, catering for anyone who wants to play a brass instrument, or percussion to a high standard
Musical style We play all styles of music including pop/ classical/ film and TV themes
Rehearsals
Where: Blidworth Welfare Mansfield Road, Blidworth, Mansfield, NG21 0LR
When: Mondays (and sometimes Thursdays ) 20.00 - 22.00
Accessibility There is a ramp for accessible entry and ample parking in the welfare grounds
Membership
Who can join? Any age can join, as long as they can play a brass instrument or percussion
Auditions? Yes
Need to read music? Yes
Contact
Email: karencretney@hotmail.com
Website: www.blidworthwelfareband.co.uk Facebook page is Blidworth Welfare band
Sherwood Forest Brass Band
Sherwood Forest Brass Band
Sherwood Forest Brass Band
What we are A friendly, family orientated fourth section registered band
Musical style Arrangements of all types of music,plus original music
Rehearsals
where Clipstone social club
When Monday 7pm-9pm
Accessibility Free parking in club carpark and access all on ground level
Membership
Who can join? Current age range 9 years to 82 years
Auditions? No
Need to read music? Yes to play in the band but no on joining, we will teach you how to read
Contact
Email: enquiries@sherwoodforestbrass.co.uk
Website: https://sites.google.com/sherwoodforestbrass.co.uk/sfb
Edwinstowe Handbell Group
Sherwood Forest Brass Band
Edwinstowe Handbell Group
What we are Handbell ringing group
Musical style Traditional
Rehearsals
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Membership
Who can join?
Auditions?
Need to read music?
Contact
Website
12 to the bar
East Midlands Recorder Orchestra
Edwinstowe Handbell Group
What we are The Small Band With The Big Band Sound
Musical style Big Band/Jazz
Rehearsals
Where Elston Village Hall, Inholms Road NG23 5LG
When: Wednesdays, The 1st Sunday In the Month Sept - June
Accessibility step-free access, free parking
Membership
Who can join? Depending on ability. On a depping basis initially
Auditions? Yes
Need to read music? Yes
Contact
Email colin.smith385123@gmail.com
Website www.12tothebar.com
Decent Chaps
East Midlands Recorder Orchestra
East Midlands Recorder Orchestra
What we are Jazz band
Musical style Jazz, Swing, Latin, Rat Pack, 1920s-1940s, Strict-tempo, Boogie-woogie, Jump-Jive
Contact
Email decentchaps@gmail.com
East Midlands Recorder Orchestra
East Midlands Recorder Orchestra
East Midlands Recorder Orchestra
What we are
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Rehearsals
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Membership
Who can join?
Auditions?
Need to read music?
Contact
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Highly Strung Quartet
Newark Operatic Society pit band
Highly Strung Quartet
What we are Professional String Quartet
Musical style Bach, Beethoven and Bacharach to Rihanna, Adele, Snow Patrol and the Killers
Where Southwell
Contact
Website: www.highlystrungquartet.com/
Hot Dogs
Newark Operatic Society pit band
Highly Strung Quartet
What we are Dynamic Brass Band
Musical style Funk and pop covers in a New Orleans street style.
Contact
Email drandrewcoe@hotmail.com
Website www.thehotdogsbrassband.com
Newark Operatic Society pit band
Newark Operatic Society pit band
Newark Operatic Society pit band
What we are Provides the musicians for Newark Amateur Operatic Society productions
Musical style Broadway and West End shows
Newark Town Band
Newark Operatic Society pit band
What we are Brass Band
Musical style Traditional and contemporary eg marches, military music, hymns, film themes, arrangements of pop and rock, and the list goes on!
Rehearsals
Where The Bridge CC Lincoln Road, Newark
When Wednesdays 7.00 - 9.15 Senior Band
Accessibility Parking available, step free access
Membership
Who can join? All
Auditions? No
Need to read music? Yes
Contact
Email newarktownband@hotmail.com
Website www.newarktownband.com www.facebook.com/NewarkTownBandNTB
Newark Town Band (Training Band)
What we are Training Brass Band
Musical style Traditional and contemporary eg marches, military music, hymns, film themes, arrangements of pop and rock, and the list goes on!
Rehearsals
Where The Bridge CC Lincoln Road, Newark
When Wednesdays 6.00 - 7.00 Training Band
Accessibility Parking available, step free access
Membership
Who can join? All
Auditions? No
Need to read music? Yes
Contact
Email newarktownband@hotmail.com
Website www.newarktownband.com www.facebook.com/NewarkTownBandNTB
Newark U3A Handbell Group
What we are A handbell team based in Newark for people, adults working part time or retired, who are members of the Newark and District u3a, and who are proficient at reading music.
Musical style Classical to pop and everything in between
Rehearsals
Where Coddington Village Hall, 23 Main Street, Coddington, Newark, NG24 2PN
When Every first and third Tuesday afternoon of the month except August, from 2pm until 4pm
Accessibility On street parking, step free access on the ground floor and with a disabled toilet
Membership
Who can join? On street parking, step free access on the ground floor and with a disabled toilet
Contact
Email hsocello1@gmail.com
Dukeries Community Band
What we are We are a Community Concert band based in Ollerton
Musical style Mixed popular
Rehearsals
Where Dukeries Academy Concert Hall, Ollerton
When Tuesday 7pm-9pm
Accessibility Step free access and parking are available
Membership
Who can join? New players of all ages and abilities, from those who learnt to play their instrument when at school and haven't played it since, to those who play those on a regular basis and just want to enjoy music and company of the band.
Contact
Email dukeriescommband@btinternet.com
Website www.dukeriescommunityband.co.uk
Southwell Orchestral Society
What we are We Rehearse and perform a wide range of orchestral music, including much that is unfamiliar.
Musical style Orchestral, from 1750 to 1950
Rehearsals
When Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.15pm
Where Southwell WI Hall -off Private Road, Southwell
When Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.15pm
Accessibility Alternative step-free access is available
Membership
Who can join? Open to players of any instrument and any standard
Auditions? No
Need to read music? Yes
Contact
Email jsheppard24@btinternet.com
Website www.southwellorchestralsociety.org
Southwell U3A Recorder Group
Newark and Sherwood Concert Band (NSCB)
What we are We aim to play music which we like, music which will help us to improve our playing, and a range that helps us play a range of styles and techniques
Musical style Dance tunes, folk songs, popular modern tunes, carols and more serious music
Rehearsals
Where Old School Room, Edingly NG22 8BE
When Wednesday's 2:30pm-4:30pm 3x a month
Accessibility Step free access
Membership
Who can join? Anybody
Auditions? No
Need to read music? No
Contact
Newark and Sherwood Concert Band (NSCB)
Newark and Sherwood Development Band (NSDB)
Newark and Sherwood Concert Band (NSCB)
What we are Community wind bands. Grade 5+
Musical style Theatre, cinema, rock & pop and classical
Rehearsals
Where Winthorpe Community Centre, Woodlands, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NL
When Tuesday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Accessibility Step free access and parking are available
Membership
Who can join? Mixed, there is no age restriction
Auditions? No but must be grade 5+
Need to read music? Yes
Contact
Email info@nscb.uk
Website www.nscb.uk
Newark and Sherwood Development Band (NSDB)
Newark and Sherwood Development Band (NSDB)
Newark and Sherwood Development Band (NSDB)
What we are Community wind bands. Grade 2+
Musical style Theatre, cinema, rock & pop and classical
Rehearsals
Where Winthorpe Community Centre, Woodlands, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NL
When Tuesday evenings 6.15pm – 7.15pm
Accessibility Step free access and parking are available
Membership
Who can join? Mixed, there is no age restriction
Auditions? No but must be grade 2+
Need to read music? Yes
Contacts
Email info@nscb.uk
Website www.nscb.uk