The President William German Fairey Conductor: Alan Lawton
The Flying Dutchman Richard Wagner Black Dyke Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
A Repton Fantasy Philip Sparke Guards Brass Band Conductor: Lt. Col. Stephen Barnwell Solo: Roger Webster
Pursuing Horizons Dudley Bright ISB Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Great is Thy Faithfulness William Runyan arr G Richards Leyland/Manchester Chorale Conductor: Russell Gray
It’s Not Unusual arr Phil Lawrence Scottish Co-op Conductor: Raymond Tennant
That’ll Do Randy Newman Black Dyke Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs Solo: John Doyle
Ballet for Band Joseph Horovitz CWS (Glasgow) Conductor: Joseph Horovitz
Greensleeves arr. Peter Meechan Guards Brass Band Conductor: Lt. Col. Stephen Barnwell Solo: Roger Webster
Cartoon Music Peter Graham Black Dyke Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
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December 22 • One of the most respected classical music critics in the UK has nominated the twin National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra performances of Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso' in the Top-10 highlights of 2024.
December 22 • There will be a warm and inclusive welcome to any youngster wanting to push their playing forward in the New Year with the help of tutors from the cooperation band.
December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.
December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!
December 14 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a talented BBb Bass Player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday
