*
banner

Aldbourne to get double euph lead

Glyn Williams joins David Thornton to spearhead the Aldbourne musical assault at British Open.

Glyn Williams
  Glyn Williams takes on the Musical Director role at Aldbourne

British Open contenders Aldbourne have announced that Cory euphonium star Glyn Williams has accepted the position of Musical Director.

He will work alongside another high profile euphonium virtuoso Dr David Thornton who has been taking the band on the contest stage.

Excited

Band Chairman Ian Keene told 4BR: "We're understandably excited that we will be working with these two internationally renowned musicians who bring their huge experience with the world's leading brass bands to lead our musical development."

Glyn has been working with Aldbourne over the past six months with the Sterling Artist taking rehearsals prior to their West of England Area appearance in March and in the lead up to their successful Grand Shield qualification.

Commitment

He told 4BR: "The band has shown a very high level of dedication and commitment which has paid off on the performance platform.

Coupled with their talents and a real team ethic, I'm looking forward to what promises to be a bright and fruitful future."

Meanwhile, the band confirmed that Dr David Thornton, who led them on their Grand Shield qualification, will lead the West of England outfit at the British Open in September.

The band has shown a very high level of dedication and commitment which has paid off on the performance platformGlyn Williams

Challenge

He added: "I'm delighted to have the opportunity to again work with Aldbourne. They are a committed ensemble and their dedication to preparation was shown at the Spring Festival.

The British Open will be a challenge, but they are already working hard and I know we will all be in high spirits for the trip to Birmingham".

Known as the 'Dabchicks', Aldbourne Band was established in 1860 and is based in a picturesque Wiltshire village located between Swindon, Marlborough and Hungerford.

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    


Paul Hindmarsh

Hindmarsh promotes importance of brass band conduit to classical world

September 25 • Paul Hindmarsh has promoted the importance of the brass band movement as a pipeline of talent in an article in the leading 'Classical World' magazine.


Watkins

Watkins takes further adjudication steps

September 25 • The Hepworth Band MD, Ryan Watkins is to undertake the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators Development Programme.


Valley Brass

Bet on Valley Brass

September 25 • Valley Brass will be featured on prime time ITV television this weekend alongside the one and only Johnny Vegas.


Luke Barker

Shirley and Luke shine for packed Proms

September 25 • The Shirley Band was joined by Flowers Band cornet star Luke Barker for a sold-out 'Last Night of the Proms'.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Music from the Bandstand, Montpellier Gardens

Sunday 28 September • Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 1UW


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Quartet

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band

September 24 • BASS TROMBONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Ascot Brass

September 23 • Ascot Brass is seeking a Solo horn, tenor trombone, and BBb bass (good quality bass available to borrow if needed) players. We're a friendly, passionate, non-contesting band that performs regular concerts behalf of major charities.


British Airways Brass Band

September 22 • Flugel, tenor horn and trombone. Having just secured a new musical director we are excited to rebuild and develop the band. All instruments welcome. We rehearse on Wednesday evening 20:00 - 22:00 at Heston British Legion, 79 New Heston Road, TW5 0LG


Sarah Groarke-Booth

BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd