Ellesmere Port Concert Brass


Welcome and many thanks for visiting our web site!

We are a traditional brass band which strives to provide quality entertainment for the general public by playing concert music rather than entering contests.

Ellesmere Port Concert Brass (EPCB) is a registered charity raising funds from a number of sources. Fortunately we have received sponsorship over the years from several  local employers, for which we are extremely grateful. We ask for a small subscription from members, but payment for playing concerts is by far our biggest income generator.

In the main we play in the Wirral and Merseyside area with excursions into rural Cheshire.  We meet weekly on a Thursday evening for practice at Capenhurst Village Hall (Ellesmere Port)

Please navigate the site to find out more about us including our long and proud history as a brass band and also our up to date Events Diary.


Christmas 2023

Our Christmas programme finished on the 21st December with a carolling session outside Marks and Spencer’s superstore followed by a welcome pint at the nearby Rake.  Below you will find links to photos and videos of the various performances running up to Christmas.

Ellesmere Port Market

On 17th December we were at Ellesmere Port Market, indoors for a welcome change.  We had quite a large ensemble for carolling so were able to play things outside of 'The Red Books' like Fairy Tale of New York and some of our MD's excellent arrangements which we always enjoy. 

You can see more pictures from this event at Ellesmere Port Market Christmas 2023.

 

Asda - Ellesmere Port

On the 16th we were at the giant ASDA superstore playing in our traditional trolley park, near the entrance..  The staff, suitably clad in Christmas outfits, met us and checked that we had all we needed which we appreciated.

We recommend the trolley parks they give shelter from wind and rain and from over enthusiastic passersby whilst allowing everyone to see and hear us.

You can see a few more pictures by the following the link - Asda Ellesmere Port.

Cheshire Oaks Retail Park

We made two appearances at Cheshire Oaks Retail Park this year.  It was raining when we were due to start at one of these, so they set us up in a covered space behind a large sledge.  As you can see we made good use of it during a break.

You can see some more images by following this link to Cheshire Oaks Retail Park

Marks & Spencer, Cheshire Oaks

We were at M&S in Cheshire Oaks, a regular Christmas venue for us, three times during December on the three Thusdays from the  7th December, I..e. on what would have been practice nights.  .. If you click on the image you can hear some Christmas tunes played by a handful of frozen bandsmen on the first of these events.

You can see a few more pictures from these events at M and S 2023.

Pulford at Christmas

On the 2nd December we played at Pulford, a village just south of Chester.  

The residents invited us to add atmosphere to the start their Christmas celebrations by playing whilst they switched on their Christmas  lights. Just click on the image to see it zoomed out.

You can see more images at Christmas at Pulford

 


Next Engagement

Well, Christmas has been and gone, we hope you had a good time.  Our next engagement is on Sunday the 19th May when we will be giving the first airing of our summer programme at Ashton Park in West Kirby. You can see some images from last year's concert at Ashton Park 2023.

On this page you can find links to images and videos of all our performances running up to Christmas.

Vacancies

We welcome all players of whatever ability...you are encouraged to come along and join us for our Thursday evening practice and hopefully become a member of our band.

Currently we have vacancies in every section. Particularly  for a drummer and Bb  Bass, 1st and 2nd Horn, 2nd Baritione and, of course, there's always room for more cornets - both on our back and front rows. If you don't own your own instrument we can provide one for you.

If you are interested in playing please let us know through the Contact Page and  we'll get in touch.

Our Sponsors

 We are grateful to the companies listed below for the support they have given to the band:-

CF Fecf-fertilisers_logo.pngrtilisers UK Limited

Ince, Chester

CH2 4LB

Satnav: CH2 4NU

 

 

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Capenhurst,

CH1 6ER

 

 

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Ellesmere Port Market,

Market Square,

Ellesmere Port,

CH65 0HW

Please click on the logos to find out more information.