*
banner

Trott becomes new MD at Staines Brass

British Army musician Gareth Trott becomes the new Musical Director of Staines Brass.

Gareth Trott
  Gareth Trott has made a name for himself as a player, composer and now, conductor

Staines Brass has announced the appointment of their new Musical Director, Gareth Trott.

Hailing from Pembrokeshire in West Wales, Gareth is a serving military musician with HM Band of the Irish Guards. He will transfer to the Welsh Guards in November.

Widespread experience

During his service he has gained widespread experience of high-profile state occasions, including both the proclamation of King Charles III and the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

The RWCMD graduate is a former member of the National Youth Brass Band and National Youth Orchestra of Wales and is Euphonium Tutor at the London College of Music as well as an Ambassador for Geneva Instruments.

He has enjoyed a growing reputation as a composer, notably working with Grimethorpe Colliery Band as well as Tredegar Band.

I relish the opportunity to work with the band in what is a transitionary rebuilding period. Their musical ethos is great, and they are keen to push themselvesGareth Trott

Opportunity

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "Gareth's appointment has given us the opportunity to re-energise following an eighteen-month shutdown of activities caused by the pandemic."

In response, Gareth added: "I relish the opportunity to work with the band in what is a transitionary rebuilding period. Their musical ethos is great, and they are keen to push themselves.

I look forward to trying to make a difference to their development."

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    


Elgar festival of brass

Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern

June 7 • There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern


Perth

Entries now open for Scottish Festival of Brass brace

June 7 • Bands can now enter the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield and Scottish Open sponsored by Besson.


Cambrian Brass

New band to be formed in Aberystwyth

June 7 • Cambrian Brass to provide a welcoming, inclusive home for players with the aim of competing at the Welsh Area in 2026.


City of Hull

Brooks and Beatty take dual baton role at City of Hull

June 7 • Daniel Brooks and Jonathan Beatty will spearhead the artistic and contesting focus of City of Hull Band.


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


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


Epping Forest Band

June 6 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Chelmsford Silver Bnad

June 6 • Front row cornet, solo horn & trombone players. We are a friendly, active non competition band established 75 years performing regularly in Chelmsford & Essex. Rehearsals averaging 26 players on Wednesday evenings at Broomfield Methodist Church Chelmsford


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd