Marche Lorraine Louis Ganne Leyland Conductor: Richard Evans
Overture to The Bartered Bride Bedrich Smetana Cory Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
The Dark Days Stan Nieuwenhuis BB Bazuingen Cnductor: Luc Vertommen Solo: Harmen Vanhoorne
A British Isles Suite Jonathan Bates Norfolk Wherry Conductor: Andy Craze
Dance of the Elves David Popper arr Wainwright Virtuoso GUS Conductor: John Berryman
The Legend of King Arthur Peter Meechan Foden's Conductor: Michael Fowles
Cry Me a River Arthur Hamilton Virtuosi GUS Conductor: John Berryman Solo: Chris Jeans
The Maestro Andrew Pearce ISB Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb Solo: Philip Cobb
Arioso Joseph Fiocco Solo: Kristy Rowe Piano: Benjamin Powell
Yule Dance Philip Harper ISB Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
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January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.
January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.
January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).
January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band
