*
banner

Howard resigns at Clevedon

Stephen Howard resigns at Clevedon as Geraint Barnes takes over the helm.

 

Stephen Howard has informed 4BR that he resigned from the position as MD with the Clevedon Band.

Howard told 4BR: "I accepted an invitation to conduct Clevedon Brass Band in 2000. We struggled with membership and commitment in the same way as other bands in the area, until we were left with only 10 regular members so we converted to a 10 versatile brass group in 2003.

"We continued to grow in confidence and stature playing an electic mix of music which went down well with our audiences.

The time and place to play the wrong rhythms, wrong notes, out of tune and with poor intonation is in the rehearsal room, not on a bandstand on a "rehearsed" programmeStephen Howard

Report

"We had some key players leave (one to work abroad, another to go to university) and some experienced players joining. An extract from the report I delivered to the 2007 AGM, reporting on the 2006 year, will be self explanatory:

"Lack of concentration continues to plague performances and ruins what would otherwise be an occasion to remember. Specifically, forgetting which key we're in, forgetting repeats, not opening up a double page piece, losing music, losing mutes and stands etc. In addition people crying off concerts at the last minute, when already having committed themselves, is an issue."

No improvement

Stephen added: "I asked for an improvement in these areas, but instead they continued and, if anything, got worse. The time and place to play the wrong rhythms, wrong notes, out of tune and with poor intonation is in the rehearsal room, not on a bandstand on a "rehearsed" programme. I therefore announced my intention to step down as MD in June."

Geraint Barnes is due to take up the position when the band resumes rehearsals on 9th September.

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    


Hannah Peel

Radio: Brass Banding with Hannah Peel

April 25 • The first episode of the much anticipated new Radio 3 brass band series starts on Sunday with a musical trip to Norway...


Music

Own choice works revealed for Stavanger

April 25 • A wide ranging selection of major test-piece works will be performed in Stavanger.


NYBBGB

National Youth Band sells out in Halifax

April 25 • The National Youth Band of Great Britain will be joined by the British Army Brass Band for a sell out concert in Halifax this weekend.


bRADOFRD

Bradford boost for Black Dyke Band

April 25 • The Yorkshire champion's involvement in Bradford's celebration as the UK City of Culture on Radio 2 has gained widespread plaudits.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Under Gaia

Saturday 26 April • Mansfield Palace Theatre. Leeming Street . Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Sunday 27 April • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 4 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Dobcross Silver Band

April 24 • Great opportunity for a PERCUSSIONIST to join this already talented section in what is already a band with a full brass section. We are looking to enhance our percussion section as we prepare for Nationals in September . Enjoyable playing and social band!


Hathersage Band

April 24 • SECOND TROMBONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving non-contesting community band. We enjoy making music and have a comprehensive gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Chinnor Silver

April 22 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are recommencing rehearsals on 28th Monday at 11am in our bandroom and we would love you to join us.. We welcome players of all abilities who just fancy a friendly fun blow with cake and coffee thrown in.. Its all free so join us.


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd