*
banner

Smithills set for USA tour

Smithills School Senior Band will be flying the flag in the USA later this year on what will be their sixth tour of the United States.

sMITHILLS
  Smithills Schools Band will fly the musical Union Jack in the USA at some fantastic New York venues.

Smithills School Senior Band under MD Chris Wormald is to undertake a sixth USA concert tour this summer, performing a series of July concerts in New York.

Remarkably, this will be the band's 25th major tour abroad and the ninth different state in America where they will have performed.

Iconic venues

They first visited the USA in July 2000 and on this occasion they will perform different concert programmes for concerts in the United Nations building, Central Park, the SS Intrepid and at Ripley's in Times Square, with further iconic venues still under discussion.

Since September the musicians have already raised over £38,000 towards the substantial costs of the trip, through concerts at Victoria Hall in Bolton, sponsored events, fundraising, bag-packing in local supermarkets and selling their CDs. They also hope to raise a further £16,000 by May.

on this occasion they will perform different concert programmes for concerts in the United Nations building, Central Park, the SS Intrepid and at Ripley's in Times Square, with further iconic venues still under discussion4BR

Excited

Chris Wormald told 4BR: "Obviously the band members are as excited with the prospect of New York looming. For many of the current band this will be their third USA tour in addition to two Disneyland Paris trips and a concert week in Cork, Ireland last year.

None of the current band was even born when we first toured Norway, Japan and New Zealand, but the annual Senior Band tours abroad have always been a particular focus and highlight for us all at Smithills."

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    


Gareth Brindle

Brindle replaces Baker for Elland Area challenge

December 18 • The experienced Gareth Brindle will take Elland Silver Band at the Yorkshire Regional Championships following teh departure of Brett Baker.


Yamaha Clinic

Yamaha stars inspire European youth

December 18 • The latest weekend of Yamaha Young Band Clinics saw stars Arfon Owen, Margie Antrobus, Russell Gray and Armin Bachmann inspire players in Heerenveen and Utrecht.


French

Celebration and competition for bands at French National

December 18 • 17 bands will compete at the 20th anniversary French National Championships in Metz in February.


Eagley

Eagley bring festive spirit to Bolton

December 18 • There was literally no room in the hall for Eagley Band's 'Bing to Buble' recent Christmas Concert.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Dobcross Silver Band

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!


Boarshurst Silver Band

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


Besses o'th' Barn Band

December 12 • Due to a change of circumstances. The band now require one front row cornet and two back row cornets to complete our line up for the North West Area Contest in Blackpool..


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

 © 2024 4barsrest.com Ltd