*
banner

Brooks and Beatty take dual baton role at City of Hull

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

City of Hull
  Daniel Brooks and Jonathan Beatty will lead the City of Hull Band on the concert and contest platform

The City of Hull Band has announced a new musical direction with a dual artistic partnership.

Following their performances the Regional Championships and the British Open Spring Festival they have moved to secure the services of the experience duo of Jonathan Beatty and Danny Brooks.

Delighted

Speaking about the appointments, Band Chairperson, Julia Mathews said: "We're delighted that Danny and Jonathan have agreed to work with us on a more formal basis.

There has been a real buzz around the stands in the last 6-8 months and a lot of that is down to the work ethic they have instilled in the band."

The duo will share conducting duties on both the concert and contest stage. Interestingly, Jonathan will lead the band at the Royal Albert Hall National Final in October, competing against Daniel who will be leading Leyland Band.

Focusing

Jonathan said: "I've really enjoyed working with the band over the last 9 months. They are everything a great brass band should be; striving for musical excellence, focusing on entertaining the audience with joy and camaraderie.

I've known Danny since his student days and I'm delighted we can create a musical partnership."

Interestingly, Jonathan will lead the band at the Royal Albert Hall National Final in October, competing against Daniel who will be leading Leyland Band4BR

Looking forward

Meanwhile, Danny added: "I look forward to working with the band alongside my MD role at Leyland.

Jonathan is a great conductor and it will be wonderful to work alongside him to deliver success to the band at its upcoming events."

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    


Competiton

Conductors prepare to claim Final berths

June 28 • The semi-finalists at the Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition will be looking to book their place in the final this evening in Halifax.


Mnozil Brass

Choir pews only for Mnozil

June 28 • If you want to see Mnozil Brass tonight in Birmingham then be prepared to sit in the choir.


Russell Gray

Gray Pops in to CBS news...

June 28 • Russell Gray recently appeared on Minnesota CBS News in the USA to give a plug for the start of the Minneapolis Pop Concert series he is leading.


Foden's Armagh

Foden's stars to lead in Armagh once again

June 28 • Players from Foden's Band will continue to help inspire players of all ages and abilities in Armagh in August.


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


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd