BWE is an ensemble of flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons and saxophones. We rehearse in Bloomsbury on Tuesday evenings. The ensemble gives two main concerts a year performing a varied repertoire of music that is either arranged or composed for this line-up of a wind orchestra. At least once each year BWE also performs on a bandstand in a London park. Our director of music is Michael McGowan .
The Bloomsbury Band of flutes and clarinets
The Bloomsbury Band is made up of players of flute, clarinet and bass clarinet. There are sometimes opportunities to play a second instrument such as bassooon, saxophone or piano. The Band rehearses weekly on Monday evenings in Bloomsbury. Directed by David Morris, the Band performs regularly in a variety of venues including churches and band stands.
Upcoming Events

Bloomsbury Band Spring Concert: "Off Again…"
7:30pm, Sat, 21 Mar 2026Members of the Bloomsbury Band look forward to performing a concert at the end of March. Details will be published in the New Year. Tickets will be available from this ... more
BWE - Spring Concert - Dance around the World
7:30pm, Sat, 16 May 2026Members of the BWE look forward to performing a concert in May wigth a programme that will explore music that dances from around the world. This will include: Polovetsian Dances ... more
BWE Winter Concert - Tales of Midnight
7:30pm, Sat, 28 Nov 2026We have invited our former director of music, Shea Lolin to curate, rehearse and conduct our November 2026 concert. Shea has asked Stephen Chadwick, one of our tenor saxophonists, to ... more
Want to join one of our ensembles?
Our members are adult amateur woodwind players. Our two ensembles provide opportunities for us to develop our musical ability in relaxed settings. We are building a varied repertoire of woodwind ensemble music and we regularly perform in public. We do not audition but invite prospective members to a rehearsal so that they can try us out. Our popular sections are often full - if so, you can join the waiting list. Do get in touch.

