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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.
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.
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.
New trom addition at Friary Brass
August 21, 2024
Royal Albert Hall finalists add a new trombone player to their Dream ranks.
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.
Tuba addition at Friary
June 22, 2024
Music graduate Chris Pearce is the latest signing for London finalists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friary firecrackers....
November 11, 2023
Friary Brass added to the entertainment for the crowds at the world's largest Bonfire Night procession.
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.
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.
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.
Friary set for 40th anniversary
September 21, 2023
Friary Brass will mark its 40th anniversary next month with a special celebratory concert.
Church convert adds to Friary attractions
August 04, 2023
Friary Brass has been packing the pews with new brass band converts.
Presidential prelude to Friary coronation concert tribute
July 01, 2023
Frairy Brass recently enjoyed their concert appearance in Surrey under new MD Nigel Taken.
Friary add to baritone section
June 29, 2023
Albert Hall National Finalist signs the experienced Jonti Smith on first baritone.
King's reign ends at Friary
May 26, 2023
The 17 year partnership between Friary Brass and conductor Chris King has come to an end.
Friary latest to link with Musicwear
May 17, 2023
Friary Brass sported their new polo shirt look at the British Open Spring Festival in Blackpool last weekend — thanks to musicwearetc.co.uk
Friary marathon duo set eyes on Blackpool
April 26, 2023
After nearly five hours of sweat and sore feet its a trip to Blackpool next for Friary Band's intrepid marathon runners.
Marathon comings and goings at Friary
April 20, 2023
Two valued long term members leave as two others take to the road for a marathon effort to aid military charity.
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Concert arts crafted for contest challenges ahead for Friary
February 06, 2023
Friary Brass opened their 2023 season with a welcome return visit to the wonderful Victoria Hall as they look to craft qualifying performances at Stevenage and Blackpool to come.
