On Sunday 23rd February, Norfolk Wherry Brass (MD Eddie Baker) had a day preparing for this year’s London & Southern Counties Regional Brass Band Championships, to be held in Stevenage on Saturday 21st March. The band, who were 4th Section National Champions as recently as 2012, have gone through a few tough years and are … Read More
An excellent training day for the band as we continue our preparation for the Area Contest in Stevenage next month. We had the very experienced Music Director and Adjudicator Michael Fowles spend the day with us working on ‘Neverland’ which is the nominated test piece for this year’s contest. Every member of the band from … Read More
Message from Ian Clarke – As Chairman of Norfolk Wherry Brass I would like to make an announcement. Whilst disappointed to see the Kemp family depart to pastures new, we wish them every success with their new challenges. That said I am delighted to welcome to the band Martin Digby on Principal Cornet, Denise Clarke … Read More
Our open rehearsal for ‘Friends’ of the band and local residents was again very well attended. Thanks to the New Victory Hall committee for working with us and providing the mulled wine and mince pies. We were supported by Academy Band percussionist 8 yr old Finn. Clare from the audience had a try at conducting … Read More
We return to the fantastic Linwood Village Hall for our first Christmas concert there. A truly lovely afternoon, with a large very appreciative audience and Father Christmas as well. A big thank you to James Higham for stepping in as conductor at very short notice. I’m sure this is a location we will visit many … Read More
Our Winter carolling was again centred on Stalham and Wroxham. Thanks to Tesco and Roys for pemission to play and collect on their sites
Ian Clarke the chairman of Norfolk Wherry Brass preparing to lay a wreath at Stalham church to honour all musicians that have died in all wars. We will remember them.
Once again we return to St Mary’s church in Stalham for our Autumn concert. Due to work commitments and holidays we had to use several ‘deps’ and our thanks go to them all for helping us out. We had many very nice comments from an very appreciative audience and potentially a new bass player.
Our 2019 return to Sheringham sea front was another fantastic success at the Crown Pub. Again the weather was perfect for our concert by the sea. The ‘Sheringham Sink Hole’ made it more difficult for the players to get close to the venue, but all made it. Sad to say goodbye to Pat who has … Read More
Lingwood was the venue selected for this first annual Memorial Concert for our great friend Dave. The venue had to be large enough to fit in almost 40 musicians and still leave room for an audience. The Village Hall has certainly ticked all the boxes. Very helpful staff and a fantastic audience in what we … Read More
Norfolk Wherry Brass was formed in 2004 by a group of musicians from across East Anglia. The band is located in Neatishead, Norfolk, at one of the most eco-friendly village halls in Great Britain, the New Victory Hall.