Great fun, great sound, lots of talent. This is a thriving, happy, and sociable group of about 30 musicians. The standard of play is quite high, but we always welcome new players at approximately Grade 5 standard and above. We rehearse every Tuesday evening – apart from a couple of weeks off at Christmas and in the Summer Holiday period.

Our programme is hugely varied with well over two hundred pieces of music in our repertoire. Balderton Working Men’s Club, Main Street, Balderton – opposite St Giles’ Church, is our rehearsal venue on Tuesday nights from 7.15-9.15pm.

Dave Taylor is our Musical Director and certainly keeps us on our toes for two hours! David Taylor LRSM was born in Spalding, Lincs.  He has spent most of his working life (1980 - 2004) as an Army musician.  His final position being that of Band Sergeant Major, Army Air Corps Band.  During his army career he visited many places, including most of Europe, America and the Middle East.  One highlight was when, in 1988 he was part of a 9 piece band who went from Gibraltar to Malaga to provide the backing for "The Four Tops"

Dave has been back in civvie street since 2004. He is a peripatetic and private music teacher, freelance saxophonist and conductor.

The members of Newark & Sherwood Concert Band are warm, friendly, welcoming and well organised. Caroline is the secretary, Tina is our treasurer, Bob Baylis our Chairman and Bob Weall manages our large music library. Peter White has been coerced into building and maintaining this website, for which we are really grateful! 

After each rehearsal several of us meet in the bar at the Club, to discuss and plan future events - just an excuse really to unwind and socialise!  We have a social gathering each year for all members, which is paid for from Band funds. If you are interested in joining us or hearing more about us then please contact Caroline, our secretary, at caroline@decentchapsmusic.co.uk or telephone 01636 893229/07766 694963 or come along on a Tuesday evening.

Some of our members have formed another band - The Cavalier Dance Band