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Foss Dyke

Foss Dyke withdraws from Cheltenham

September 05, 2025
A shortage of players forces the Midlands First Section Area champion to withdraw from the National Final at Cheltenham next weekend.


Foss Dyke

Foss Dyke extend celebrations

March 21, 2025
The new Midlands First Section Area champion hasn't quite finished its celebrations following their victory in Bedworth.


Hands

Scott takes helm at Foss Dyke

September 27, 2019
The experienced Ian Scott has become the new Musical Director at Foss Dyke Band.


hands

New associate lead at Foss Dyke

August 14, 2018
Ian Scott becomes the new Associate Conductor at Foss Dyke Band


Mike Howley

Foss Dyke hope to take flight under RAF command

April 22, 2017
Michael Howley, principal euphonium of the Band of The Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, has become the new MD at Foss Dyke Band.


Colum-O Shea

New MD at Foss Dyke

May 10, 2016
Colum O'Shea has been appointed as the new Musical Director of the Foss Dyke Band.


Foss Dyke signings

Foss Dyke fill gaps ahead of National challenge

July 14, 2015
The Foss Dyke Band has filled their ranks with new signings as they prepare for their Cheltenham challenge.


Foss Dyke

Holling to lead Dyke after Nationals

September 17, 2014
David Holling will take over the MD duties at Foss Dyke Band after their appearance at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend.


Foss Dyke

New Witham at Dyke

October 09, 2013
A new band with a famous name has been created at Foss Dyke.


Paul Jackson

New MD and sop at Dyke

February 24, 2013
There is a new new MD and soprano cornet at Foss Dyke Band — just in time for their challenge at the Midlands Regional Championship.


Foss Dyke

Fond farewell from Foss Dyke

February 08, 2011
There has been a fond farewell from the Foss Dyke Band of late.


Foss Dyke

Youthful ambition at Foss Dyke

November 12, 2010
Black Dyke is not the only band with plenty of ambitious youth in the ranks.


Foss Dyke

In with the new at Foss Dyke

September 24, 2010
Old star replaced by new star at Foss Dayke.


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Hart felt goodbye at Foss Dyke

August 31, 2010
There will be a 'Hart' felt goodbye at Foss Dyke Band as their principal conret player heads for Wales.


Murrell to conduct Dyke

November 06, 2009
Paul Murrell will take over the baton at Foss Dyke Band.


Davis

Davis leaves Foss Dyke

July 01, 2008
John Davis leaves Foss Dyke Band.




Brighouse

Report & Result: 2025 British Open Championship

September 7 • A fait accompli for Brighouse & Rastrick and Prof David King as they are inspired by Shakespeare and Prokofiev to claim the happiest of Symphony Hall endings on 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


Band Supplies

Band Supplies at the British Open

September 6 • Go up and meet one of the best blokes in the banding business world and he will make sure you get all the help you need for the best deals.


4BR Review

Recap on the 4BR British Open preview

September 6 • If you missed the live broadcast British Open preview on 4BR then you can just click and enjoy it again ahead of the action at Symphony Hall.


Mead

Why not be a judge at the Open this year?

September 6 • If you are following the 'Sar Crossed Lovers' action at Symphony Hall today, let us know who you think has won.


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


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


wantage silver band

September 6 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have vacancies for a Bb BASS PLAYER and THIRD CORNET to complete their line up. Plenty of great concerts from now until Christmas with the Welsh Open, L&SC Area, British Open Grand Shield and Whit Friday in 2026.


wantage silver band

September 6 • Positions vacant: wantage silver band: Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm.


Crewe Brass

September 5 • We are looking for FLUGEL player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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