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Big Mac support from Friary

December 14, 2024
Friary Brass Band will entering into the festive mood with shoppers to add yet more support for a fine charity cause.


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Friary ensures audience enjoys musical brew

December 05, 2024
Friary Brass reconnected with its brewery origins to provide some early seasonal entertainment in Surrey.


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Friary help Fireworks Night go off with a bang

November 07, 2024
Friary Brass has once again played its part in making Lewes live up to its title of 'Bonfire Capital of the World'.


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Friary's big response from Reading

October 23, 2024
London National finalists gained a big response from a smaller than usual audience at their recent Reading concert appearance.


Richard Starker

Straker strides out on Kensington return

October 12, 2024
The Friary Brass principal cornet will be back in Kensington this weekend putting himself to the test once more to raise funds for a great cause.


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Friary septet ready for Albert Hall debut

October 02, 2024
Seven players will make their Albert Hall National Final debut this weekend with Friary Brass Band.


Frairy Brass

Strictly limited pews for Friary

September 28, 2024
Friary Brass has been packing the concert audiences in despite other well known attractions on the night.


Cat and Ruth

100k Cat call to help raise funds for charity

September 10, 2024
Two musical friends will be pounding the roods for 100 kilometres to help raise funds for a wonderful charity.


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New trom addition at Friary Brass

August 21, 2024
Royal Albert Hall finalists add a new trombone player to their Dream ranks.


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Summer connections for Friary

August 16, 2024
Friary Brass Band has been making new links within its local community as they look forward to the second half of the contest year.


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Tuba addition at Friary

June 22, 2024
Music graduate Chris Pearce is the latest signing for London finalists.


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Carroll playing to help boost Friary

June 18, 2024
London finalists sign soprano player Glen Carroll as they look ahead to the Albert Hall and beyond.


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Friary to give Enigma preview

March 06, 2024
Friary Brass will be giving their supporters the chance to check their Enigma preparation ahead of their Stevenage challenge.


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Two new tuba signings for Friary Brass

February 27, 2024
Patrick Donovan and Cat Whittingham-Smith bring experience to the bass end of Friary Brass.


Frairy Brass

Friary additions as busy year unfolds

February 06, 2024
Friary Brass welcomes new players and a return to the concert stage as the 2024 starts to unfolds for Stevenage contenders.


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New home for Friary

December 19, 2023
A new home offers added benefits to Friary Brass Band as they also say welcome and goodbye to players.


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Christmas spirit flows for Friary

December 16, 2023
A trio of performances in a brewery, church and shopping centre round off a bust 2023 for Friary Brass Band.


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Friary firecrackers....

November 11, 2023
Friary Brass added to the entertainment for the crowds at the world's largest Bonfire Night procession.


Morgan Marston

Friary add to horn line-up

October 18, 2023
Friary Brass has welcomed Morgan Marston to their horn section as they continue to add to their playing ranks.


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Percussion addition at Friary ahead of National Final appearance

October 12, 2023
Martin Davies joins the percussion ranks of Friary Brass ahead of their Royal Albert Hall appearance next weekend.


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Friary celebrate 40th anniversary with tributes

October 05, 2023
Friary Brass was joined by former MD, Chris King and Brighouse & Rastrick cornet star Tom Smith to help celebrate their anniversary in musical style.


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Friary set for 40th anniversary

September 21, 2023
Friary Brass will mark its 40th anniversary next month with a special celebratory concert.


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Church convert adds to Friary attractions

August 04, 2023
Friary Brass has been packing the pews with new brass band converts.


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Presidential prelude to Friary coronation concert tribute

July 01, 2023
Frairy Brass recently enjoyed their concert appearance in Surrey under new MD Nigel Taken.


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Friary add to baritone section

June 29, 2023
Albert Hall National Finalist signs the experienced Jonti Smith on first baritone.




gRETHE tONHEIM

2024 4BR Special Award

December 25 • The award this year goes to Grethe W Tonheim, who continues to inspire with her playing, teaching and musicianship


Band of the Year

2024 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • So many great bands on top form during the year, but these were the three that stood out for our panel.


Conductor of the Year

2024 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • These were the top three MDs who created the performances to savour in the past year for our panel.


pLAYER

2024 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So many great individual performers on show this year, but this trio were exceptional.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

December 24 • Solo Baritone Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line up building towards the NEMBBA and area contests. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill the few remaining seats.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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