*
banner

Tredegar add to Albert Hall ranks

Open champions add new faces as they prepare for double bid in Kensington.

Tredegar
 

British Open champion Tredegar will take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall with a new addition to their ranks.

New horn

As they look to add the National Championship title to their recent Symphony Hall victory, they welcome tenor horn player Ruth Stones who has joined from Leyland Band.

The 22 year old Royal Northern College of Music graduate has moved to Cardiff to undertake her post-graduate studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and will play alongside Hannah Drage and Lee Drew.

Welcome

Ruth takes over on first horn following Emma Havard’s move to London to take up a new job, and told 4BR: "I’ve had a lovely welcome from everyone and I’m looking forward to playing with the band," she said.

"There’s a great atmosphere and such friendly people."

Turton return

Meanwhile, Tredegar will also welcome back Steve Turton who will play principal trombone following Stephen Sykes’s move to Tongwynlais Temperance.

It’s a return for a player who has been associated with the band for well over a decade and who has just come back from a tour to China with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Pleased

MD Ian Porthouse is certainly pleased with the new additions.

"We were sorry to see Emma leave due to her career move, as she made a wonderful contribution to the band and its win at the British Open.

We are very fortunate however to welcome such a fine replacement in Ruth, who we hope will also enjoy just as much success."

We are very fortunate however to welcome such a fine replacement in Ruth, who we hope will also enjoy just as much successIan Porthouse

Amazing

He added: "Stephen Sykes has been a fantastic player in the four years he has been with us and we wish him well as his new professional playing career takes off.

We have ideal replacement though in Steve Turton, who knows the band so well and has been an amazing performer when we have needed him over the years."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Crown Court

Former conductor given child offence sentence

July 24 • Ben Coulson is given a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and is required to sign the sex offenders' register for the next decade as part of his Crown Court sentencing.


BBE Conference

Last chance to claim free member ticket to BBE Brass Band Conference

July 24 • Your will need to be quick to book your ticket to be part of an exciting day looking towards the future of the brass banding movement.


National Final

Albert Hall judges announced

July 24 • Dr Stephen Cobb, Ian Bousfield and Rob Wiffin will be charged with picking a winner at the Royal Albert Hall in October.


nybbs

Skills and creativity boosted on NYBBS Course

July 24 • In addition to the music making the players on the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland Summer course are learning extra skills.


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Dobcross Silver Band - Marsden Silver Prize Band

Sunday 27 July • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Enderby Band

July 24 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire) are a Championship section band looking for: Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). We are an ambitious, friendly, band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


The Marple Band

July 24 • Cornet( back row), Baritone, Horn, Bb Bass and Kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

July 23 • Moving to the West Midlands this autumn or fancy a change of bandroom scenery? . The band are looking to recruit a 2nd Euphonium and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd