*
banner

Wells Cathedral School to host brass attractions

The British Trombone Society, The Royal Academy of Music and Onyx Brass will all be featured at Cedars Hall at Wells Cathedral School in Somerset in teh coming months.

Wells Cathedral School
  There are a trip of attractions to enjoy at Wells School

Wells Cathedral School in Somerset will host a trio of brass related events and concerts over the next few months.

Trombone Day

Its outstanding Cedars Hall will welcome the British Trombone Society for its 'Trombone Day' on Sunday 2nd February.

The day (10.30am-5.30pm) will be led by guest tutors Matthew Lewis and Richard Watkin alongside the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Trombone Ensemble directed by Ed Jones, and is open to players of all levels and abilities.

It is free to BTS members with a £10 charge for non-members. It is open to all ages and abilities.

For further information go to: https://wells.cathedral.school/tromboneday/

Royal Academy Brass Day

On Sunday 16th March the school will host a free Royal Academy of Music Brass Day, led by Prof Mark David.

It will also take place at Cedars Hall from 1.00pm-5.30pm and is also open to players of all levels and abilities.

For further information go to: https://wells.cathedral.school/ram-brass/

Onyx Brass

On Thursday 24th April (7.00pm-9.00pm) Onyx Brass will visit Cedars Hall as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations.

For further information go to: https://cedarshallwells.co.uk/events/onyx-brass/

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    


NYBBGB

New Horizons repeat for NYBBGB on You Tube

May 22 • The concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain featuring the world premiere of 'Victoria Wood: A Laugh Less Ordinary' is now available to enjoy on You Tube.


Wantage

One out of three for Wantage

May 22 • The Welsh Open champion is enjoying the challenge of reaching out to new audiences.


Pershore

Full day of brass entertainment at Pershore

May 22 • The Pershore Midsummer Brass Festival takes place on July 4th.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys: Episode 32

May 22 • One of the lads has been out in North Wales to catch up with euphonium player John Powell in Kinmel Bay in Conway to talk about his musical banding life.


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Sherborne Town Band - Friends

Sunday 7 June • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


St John's Band (Mossley)

May 21 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a Bb and Eb Bass player (position negotiable). We rehearse Tuesday & Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

May 21 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for SOLO CORNET players (position negotiable). We rehearse Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Silk Brass

May 21 • Musical Director. Silk Brass are looking to recruit a suitably experienced person to take on this challenging and exciting position.


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd