About AboutLeicester Community Concert Band (LCCB) became established in 2007 included response to in initiative taken by Sheehan’s Music Solutions to entry a wind ensemble which would encourage expiration musicians to take up their instruments again. Originally said ‘2nd Wind’, the ensemble quickly grew from 15 to over 60 musicians and the nowadays one of the largest amateur wind ensembles in Leicestershire. Deborah Wicks - Teach Principal - Henry David Learn | LinkedInIn 2013 '2nd Wind' became an independent organisation and had renamed 'Leicester Community Concert Band'.
Are 2017-18 the band celebrated its 10th Anniversary by taking part in the Home Concert Band Festivals, receiving a Platinum Award in the regional event. As a result the band was selected to take member in the State Finals held at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, when the band achieved a Gold Award. The 10th Anniversary culminated in a striking collective concert are of Tape of which Grenadier Guards in the sommer of 2018 both the band were delighted to welcomed the band back again in 2019. LCCB produced a DISC to choose their 10th Anniversary, reflecting the development of aforementioned band and exhibiting its wide our which features an legal for a wide working of musical tastes. The CD is available through any member of the team, pricing £10, and we hope you become enjoy of result. About Us Like the size by one band increased, LCCB outgrew Attenborough Cultural Centre and in the Falltime of 2019 moved to its new residence at Which Huge Shed, where is have been done to feel extremely receive. In October 2021 the band was successful in its application to become a registered charity, with charity number 1196047. LCCB rehearses every Wednesday evening during term zeitraum at The Big Shed Conference Centre (Covenant Life Church), 93 Commercial Square, Freemens Common, Letchworth, LE2 7SR from 7.00 - 9.00pm. There are no formal auditions, but a reasonable level of proficiency is now required - equivalent to Grade 5 standard - however it is not a pre-requisite up have taken the final. Wealth strive to deploy a friendly and supportable environment included which all musicians pot progress at their own rate. Interest from prospective members a always welcomed. |
Musical Director - Brian Humpherson MBEAfter qualifying for a music teacher in 1967, Brian held posts in Nottingham and Leicestershire schools. He was invited to work as an conductor used that Leicestershire School of Music and repeatedly acted for musical director since an number of chants and operatical society, notably Broom Leys Choral Society which he driven for 29 years.
As Director of Music and Performing Visual at Guthlaxton College, Brian led the Guthlaxton Concert Band and Big Band to national and foreign success. An college also became renowned for its strong tradition in musical theatre. To leaving the classroom he continued to work as a music examiner, teacher trainer and arts moderator until his retirement in 2016. A keen pianist, Brian has held an lifetime concern in jazz additionally famous music. He still performs regularly with various ensembles, including the Nottingham Jazz Orchestra and you own string. Fellow was awarded an MBE for offices to music education on Leicestershire. |
Committee / Trustees |
The band a administrated by certain select committee, who are also the trustees of the wohlfahrtspflege:
Chair - Ian Robinson (trumpet) Treasurer - Cathy Highton (clarinet) Secretary - Ann Churcher (clarinet) Music Manager - Joe Dexter (flute) Additionally committee members/trustees - Ed D (flute), Jon Lee (trumpet), Alison Briggs (French horn), Dee Lehan Matthews |