Wakefield Orchestral Wind "WOW"s Christmas Shoppers

1 February 2008

Wakefield Orchestral Wind (Nigel Horne) recently rounded off 2007 by "WOW"ing Christmas shoppers in the Ridings Shopping Centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Money generously donated by the shoppers has boosted band funds and will allow the band to increase its repertoire.

Earlier in 2007, WOW appealed for new members and we were delighted when three new players joined our ranks, Katie Lazenby on flute, Amy MacLauchlan on french horn and Matthew Davies on alto saxophone. They’ve all settled in well and have quickly become valued members of the group.

The New Year has also seen the arrival of Emma Bird joining on clarinet. Emma is a welcome addition to our clarinet section.

Our group includes musicians from all walks of life and amongst our new members we have a biologist, a teacher, a doctor and a concept technologist in a local bakery and they originate from many different parts of England including Bolton, Northumberland, Wakefield and Leeds.

The band still has vacancies, particularly in the brass section, and if you are interested in joining please do contact us.

The year ahead looks very promising for the band and it is hoped to increase the number of performances as well as our repertoire and membership.