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Abbey Brass

YouTube demand for Abbey Brass

December 11, 2025
Abbey Brass from the Isle of Wight has launched its own YouTube channel.


Abbey Brass

Lillington's Island Life ready for premiere

September 11, 2024
A new work by composer Mary Lillington will be given its world premiere later this month.


Abbey Brass

New composition partnership for Abbey Brass

March 07, 2024
Abbey Brass looks towards an exciting musical future with link to local composer.


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Social media boost for Abbey Brass

June 20, 2023
Abbey Brass will look to connect with the widest possible audience on the Isle of Wight.


Abbey Brass

Brownless joins in advisory role at Abbey Brass (Abingdon)

March 31, 2022
Neil Brownless has joined Abbey Brass (Abringdon) Band as its Musical Advisor.


Tomkins

Abbey Brass make long awaited return to podium peak

March 09, 2022
Abbey Brass (Abingdon) certainly enjoyed their recent trip to 'Argos' at the Oxfordshire & District Association Contest.


Abbey Brass

Downs and ups for Abbey Brass (Abingdon)

January 15, 2022
The Fourth Section band from Oxfordshire has overcome a major set-back to get ready for action at Stevenage in March.


Harper

Harper returns to Neverland

March 03, 2020
The Cory MD will pay a welcome visit back to somewhere he knows well with a return to work with Abbey Brass (Abingdon).


Alan Duguid

Duguid to take mentor role at Abbey Brass (Abingdon)

July 04, 2019
The experience of conductor Alan Duguid will be used to good effect with a new connection with Abbey Brass (Abingdon).


Abbey Brass

Abbey Brass (Abingdon) boosted by new signings and return visit

January 20, 2019
A great raft of new signings and a visit from Philip Harper will give Abbey Brass (Abingdon) as great boost of confidence ahead of their Stevenage Area test appearance.




Banding podcast

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 15

February 4 • More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing of Chris and Tom — from contest nerves to Norwegian contesting...


Cory

New tuba lead at Cory

February 4 • Cory confirm the permanent signing of Will Marston as their new principal Eb tuba.


City of Coventry

Shanks to lead masterclass in Coventry

February 4 • Chris Shanks will lead a great open day of masterclass playing and performing at Coventry City Salvation Army Band in April — so sign up.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 4 • More great brass band and military band music to enjoy from Martin and Julie.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wellington Silver Band (Somerset)

February 4 • Looking for a MD. We are a friendly community (4th section?) band of 30 members, looking for someone to take a leading role that can motivate and develop players, while shaping & delivering concerts, maybe contesting, and nurturing a friendly atmosphere.


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Ian Holmes

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


               

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