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2011 British Open Championships — Gallery - The bands in action

Ian Clowes of Goldy Solutions captures the competing bands in action at Symphony Hall.

Images from the 159th British Open Championships
Pictures by Ian Clowes
More Ian Clowes images at: www.pbase.com/troonly/110903_british_open

The bands in action


Cory


Black Dyke


Carlton Main Frickley


Foden's


Brighouse & Rastrick


Tredegar


Desford Colliery


Virtuosi GUS


Grimethorpe Colliery


Leyland


Fairey (Geneva)


Rothwell Temperance


Reg Vardy


Co-operative Funeralcare


Hepworth Cookson Homes


Kirkintilloch


Tongwynlais Temperance



Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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