Peter H
 
Peter is one of two founding members who remain with the band to this day. He joined the band at its inception in 1982, and is pictured here with the original letter he received inviting him to join. 
 
The band was originally named Crewe West End Concert Band after the venue where they first met. 
 
Position at CCB: 3rd Clarinet

Suzanne
 
Tell us a bit about yourself: I am a Freelance Translator specialising in German, Russian and Italian translation and proofreading. In my spare time I enjoy horseriding, running, cycling and travelling.
 
When did you join CCB?: 2016
 
Position at CCB: Bassoon 

Do you play any other instruments?: Clarinet and Piano. I achieved what had been one of my long term aspirations when I passed Grade 8 Piano in 2016 with no piano lessons and no piano teacher.
 
Are you a member of any other musical ensembles?: I have previously been a member of Oldham Youth Orchestra and the National Scout & Guide Orchestra touring the UK, Europe and the US with them. I played in Horsham Symphony Orchestra for 10 years and KEMS Orchestra in Macclesfield.
 
What is your favourite piece of music from our repertoire?: I enjoy the varied range of music that we play.
 
What do you enjoy most about CCB?: It is a very friendly group

Angela
 
Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm 62 years old, married with two children and two grandchildren. I started playing the recorder at the age of 9 and at the age of 12 was bought my first clarinet as a Christmas present. I played throughout my grammar school years in various musical groups.
 
When did you join CCB?: At the age of 33 I joined CCB, then known as Crewe West End Concert Band, which was under the baton of David Thomas. I progressed from 2nd clarinet to soloist, a position I held for quite a while until deciding I preferred playing low notes instead of very high notes hence I now play bass clarinet. My son, Chris, also plays with CCB on euphonium.
 
Position at CCB: Bass Clarinet 
 
Do you play any other instruments?: The Oboe, albeit very badly!
 
Are you a member of any other musical ensembles?: I still play my clarinet with South Cheshire Orchestra and hold position of Principal Clarinet.
 
What is your favourite piece of music from our repertoire?: My favourite pieces of music are Elizabethan Serenade and 633 Squadron.
 
What do you enjoy most about CCB?: I love going to band, we feel like one big family and enjoy making music together.

Hazel
 
Tell us a bit about yourself: I am retired now but was formerly a Marketing Assistant working on Packaging and TV Commercials for the Africa/Asia Market.
 
When did you join CCB?: I joined the Band in 2007.
 
Position at CCB: 2nd Alto Saxophone 

What is your favourite piece of music from our repertoire?: 
My favourite piece of band music is The Benny Goodman Story. 

What do you enjoy most about CCB?: I thoroughly enjoy being part of this very friendly band and have had the pleasure of playing in some beautiful parts of the County.

Richard M
Vice-Chair and Librarian
 
Position at CCB: 1st Trumpet. I also assist by conducting the band in the absence of our MD
 
Are you a member of any other musical ensembles?: I play for Middlewich Concert Orchestra and Bad Dukes & Beggars, and, I conduct South Cheshire Orchestra.

Eileen
Band Manager
 
Position at CCB: 3rd Clarinet
 
Are you a member of any other musical ensembles?: I sing with Nantwich Choral Society and I am also their Concert Manager.

Chris T
Secretary
 
Tell us a bit about yourself: I am a Dad to 2 children, Lilly and Harry, who sometimes enjoy coming and listening to rehearsals, or running around on the stage during the break, I’m not quite sure which. Being a bit of a railway enthusiast I’ve worked for Network Rail as a Signaller since 2006, before that I was a carriage fitter for the East Lancs Railway in Bury. Outside of the band I enjoy spending time with my children and working on my Car. Random fact about me – Richard the band Chairman and myself have been friends since we were both 9 months old.
 
When did you join CCB?: I originally joined CCB around 1998 whilst I was in High School, my Mum also plays for the band so I came along too. I had a gap of a couple of years when I moved up to Bury but re-joined in 2010. I became a Committe Member in 2017.
 
Position at CCB: Euphonium
 
Do you play any other instruments?: No, although I do have a Bass Guitar which I’d like to learn, and I have played Keyboard & Piano in the past.
 
Are you a member of any other musical ensembles?: Nowadays just CCB. I used to play with the Nantwich band many years ago and I was in 3 Bands at High School.
 
What is your favourite piece of music from our repertoire?: At the moment it is The Eve of War from War of the Worlds, I’ve always loved the original.
 
What do you enjoy most about CCB?: I love the fact that the band is such an enjoyable place to be and the Band Members all have a good laugh, oh and I get fed biscuits at break time!

Heather
Treasurer
 
Tell us a bit about yourself: I'm mum to two train-mad boys and my husband is a train driver, so Band is my chance to escape from the trains! We had the honour of the band playing at our wedding in 2012.
 
When did you join CCB?: I joined in 2006 and became a Committee Member in 2008.
 
Position at CCB: 1st Flute 
 
What is your favourite piece of music from our repertoire?: I can't pick just one as there are so many that I love! But my current top 5 would be Blues Brothers Review, The Eve of the War, Skyfall, Queen in Concert, and Army of the Nile March.
 
What do you enjoy most about CCB?: Rehearsals can be challenging at times, but the atmosphere is fantastic so it's always fun. I've made friends for life through joining CCB and would encourage anyone who is thinking of joining to do so!