*
banner

Heart and soul of entertainment celebrated by Leyland

A celebration of the wonderful musical life of Richard Evans has helped Leyland Band raise funds for an equally brilliant cause.

Leyland Band
  The band was led by MD Thomas Wyss

The Leyland Band has helped raise £1,000 for the British Heart Foundation following a concert featuring music celebrating the life of their former Musical Director Richard Evans.

Led by Thomas Wyss, the audience (which included two families that came from Derbyshire specially for the event) at the local St Mary's Church was entertained with a varied programme that included favourites such as 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and 'Ave Maria', as well as a brand new tuba solo version of 'The Fields of Athenry' by composer Ryan Broad, played Chris Doran.

Thanks Boss!

The musical highlight though was surely Alan Fernie's march 'Richard Evans — Thanks Boss!', whilst the contributions to the banding movement of Goff Richards and Roy Newsome, as well as Jack Hughes, the original bandmaster with the then Leyland Motors Band were also noted. His son, Ronnie still attends all local concerts.

There was also reference to the debt owed to the late George Heyes the founding MD of nearby Lostock Hall Band, whose family are still closely connected with both bands.

Great Escape

As a tongue in cheek reference to Richard (a life-long Everton FC supporter) Tom Wyss finished the concert with the encore of Elmer Bernstein's march 'The Great Escape' — something that would surely have put a smile on Tricky Dicky's face.

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    


BBE Conference

BBE delegates head to Durham

September 26 • There will be accent on youth at the Brass Bands England Conference in Durham this weekend.


Gavin Higgins

Critics Award for Higgins

September 26 • The latest major accolade for composer Gavin Higgins comes from the critics themselves.


Lewis Barton

Barton broadcast launches NXTOD series

September 26 • A new series rom NXTOD films will start with a showcase of the recital talents of rising star Lewis Barton.


Oldroyd

Oldroyd EVO continues to make its mark on performers

September 26 • The maker says it is attracting interest and customers for instruments with incredible potential.


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


Olney Brass

September 26 • Currently seeking the following players to complete our line up:. Solo Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn & Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and ambitious, 2nd section L&SC area brass band, with a good mixture of concerts, fetes and contests throughout the year


Milton Keynes Brass

September 26 • Required: Solo Euphonium and Solo Horn. We are a championship section band, newly promoted in 2025. We rehearse in Loughton Milton Keynes on a Tuesday night at 7.45pm until 10pm, with extra rehearsals prior to contests or formal concerts.


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?


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd