*
banner

Laganvale welcome special guests

Northern Ireland champion has been welcoming some special guest in recent weeks — with more to come and chat...

Laganvale
  The Laganvale Metal Technology Band has been welcoming guests from around the banding globe

Northern Ireland Champion, Laganvale Metal Technology Band, have been staving off the boredom of lockdown by hosting Zoom meetings with special guests over the past few weeks.

Chat and banter

Bands members and supporters can log in on Monday evenings at 8.00pm and have already enjoyed entertaining chat and banter with the likes of the co-operation band's principal cornet player Jonny Midnight — also known as Jim Hayes and their star soprano player Gordon Kyle.

Black Dyke principal trombone Dr Brett Baker has also been featured, as have the American based Scots of Allan Ramsay and Dr James Gourlay.

The meetings have proved to be insightful and fun as the guests have shared stories from their careers and offered guidance on improving playing and practisingLaganvale Metal Technology Band

Shared stories

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The meetings have proved to be insightful and fun as the guests have shared stories from their careers and offered guidance on improving playing and practising."

You can also enjoy the meeting on the band's Facebook page, with the latest guest being Dr Peter Graham, whilst the band will be delighted to welcome Lee & Helen Harrelson from Fountain City Brass Band in Kansas on Monday 1st June.

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    


Presto Music

Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs

June 11 • You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.


Lincolnshire

Showcase success in Lincolnshire

June 11 • A significant step partnership aimed at bringing players of all levels and abilities together in Lincolnshire has been hailed as a great success.


RNCM

RNCM to host conducting masterclasses

June 11 • Wind & Brass conducting masterclasses are being hosted at the RNCM later this year.


Paramount

Paramount Brass herald Thompson finish

June 11 • The RNCM student ensemble Paramount Brass gave a high profile herald for television star's fund raising efforts.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


West Wycombe Brass Band

June 11 • We are looking for players. Flugel and Horns. Positions negotiable . Non contesting, easy going, friendly band. Sensible engagement list. Some instruments available. Playing or returning, come along and see for yourself.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • 2nd Trombone - come and join our amazing trombone section in Rushden Town Band. A varied engagement schedule as well as a tour every other year.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • B flat bass position for this fun-loving, 1st Section East Midlands band. Varied engagement schedule including a tour every other year.


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd