Who we are…
Phoenix Wind Band is a community band, so the primary objective is that we all enjoy playing!
Our members range from students to retired people from all walks of life, but all enjoy playing together while improving our standard and broadening our repertoire.
We perform two main concerts every year - Spring and Christmas - as well as other events throughout the year, including summer outdoor bandstand events. We play Christmas carols too!
We aim to play as varied a programme as possible from musicals, pop songs and jazz standards to works for symphonic wind band by composers such as Gustav Holst, Philip Sparke, Martin Ellerby and Steven Reineke.
Rehearsals are at Christ Church C of E VC Junior School, Pendennis Road, Downend on Mondays from 7:30pm to 9:00pm.
Contact us if you are interested in joining us one week.
Our Musical Director…
Richard Jones has been the Musical Director of the Phoenix Wind Band since its formation in 2014. Richard’s background is as a clarinet player, and has played in a wide range of orchestras, wind bands and chamber groups in the local area.
Richard’s interest in conducting has developed over several years, and has been deepened through attending conducting courses. He is willing to tackle complicated pieces and enthusiastically encourages all band members to develop beyond their current standard. His focus has been on developing a cohesive sound for the band, including improving ensemble work to create as good a performance as possible.
When not playing clarinet or conducting, Richard is a chartered engineer. He also enjoys hiking and travelling.
