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.

Conductor

Our conductor is Eric Longford Jessop. Click here to read Eric's biography

Next Events

Saturday, 11th July 2009

Ossett Gala

Outside Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett (10-11am)

More Events

Latest News

1st June 2009 - Band baby

The band wish to congratulate Kathryn and her husband on the safe arrival of their second child. Hannah Lucy was born nine days late on 14th May and weighed 8lb 9oz.

1st January 2009 - Happy New Year!

Wakefield Orchestral Wind would like to wish all their supporters a very happy new year. The band are looking forward to a good year of music making, and would welcome anyone who wishes to join them, particularly those playing bass instruments.

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Vacancies

Current vacancies: Bass instrument players, tenor trombone, euphonium, trumpets/cornets, and a permanent percussionist/drummer.