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Drighlngton

New Year brings new MD at Drighlington

December 31, 2024
James McFadyen is the new MD at Drighlington Band


Hands

Drighlington appoint Tynan as MD

January 31, 2018
20 year old Tommy Tynan has been appointed Musical Director of Yorkshire First Section contenders Drighlington.


Duncan Beckley

Last Drighlington chord for Beckley

July 07, 2017
The musical partnership between conductor Duncan Beckley and the Drighlington Band has come to an amicable end.


Beckley takes over lead at Drighlington

October 15, 2016
The experienced Duncan Beckley has been appointed the new MD at Drighlington Band.


John Roberts

Drighlington announces end of Roberts partnership

August 12, 2016
The musical partnership between Drighlington Band and John Roberts has come to an end.


John Roberts

Roberts takes charge at Drighlington

September 25, 2015
John Roberts takes charge at Drighlington Band following decision to end tenure at Reg Vardy.


Drighlington

New additions at Drighlington

July 08, 2015
There are a brace of new players in the ranks of the Drighlington Band.


Jim Davies and Drighlington

Davies ends six year tenure at Drighlington

May 19, 2015
After six successful years together the musical partnership between Jim Davies and Drighlington Band has come to an end.


Drighlington

Appoints of principal at Drighlington

October 18, 2014
The Drighlington Band has made a number of leading signings.


Drighlington

New composer in residence makes home at Drighlington

June 29, 2014
Rob Bushell has taken up his new role as composer in residence with Drighlington Band.


Drighlington

Graduate help for Drighlington

February 04, 2014
There will be no shortage of musical brains in the Drighlington horn section at Bradford...


Proposal

Cupid takes aim at Drighlington

December 23, 2013
Drighlington provides the musical backdrop to a twang from Cupid's arrow at a recent concert.


Drighlington Band

Drighlington marching successfully to Cheltenham

July 03, 2013
National Finalists making the right financial march and hymn tune steps towards Cheltenham.


Drighlington

Another St George success for Drighlington

April 25, 2013
The Drighlington Celts help celebrate the standard of St George...


Drighlington

Extra strength for Drighlington

January 30, 2013
Butlins First Section champions add to the ranks ahead of Bradford challenge.


drighlington

Interview with Jim Davies

January 19, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Jim Davis, MD with Drighlington following the band's First Section victory at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship.


Drighlington

Drighlington help shine the light

December 12, 2012
The Drighlington Band has helped shine a light on the wonderful work of their local hospice.


Drighlington

Drighlington welcomes new bari addition

December 01, 2012
There is a new addition to the baritone section of the Drighlington Band.


Drighlington

Drighlington Brassed Off

February 15, 2012
The members of the Drighlington Band have been tredding the boards of late...


Drighlington

New duo at Drighlington

October 04, 2011
Yorkshire band signs new players on horn and tuba.


Drighlington

Drighlington debut for new signing

September 09, 2011
Drighlington's newest signing will make his Doc Martin debut this weekend.


Drighlinton

New quartet at Drighlington

July 17, 2011
There has been a quartet of signings at Drighlington.


Drighlington

Drighlington tribute

November 18, 2010
Drighlington lead the musical tributes to legendary organist Arnold Loxam.


Davies

Drighlington team up with Davies

January 30, 2010
Jim Davies takes up the baton at Drighlington.


Drighlington

Belcher resigns at Drighlington

August 05, 2009
Kevin Belcher has resigned his position as MD of the Drighlington Band.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Ian Holmes

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


               

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