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Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21, 2025
The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Brassbandsofcentralengland

Cooper takes lead at Central England

December 21, 2023
The experienced Stephen Cooper is the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England


Cross

Death of Julian Smith

March 23, 2023
The death has been announced of Julian Smith, the respected musician, trombone player and teacher.


hANDS

New MD takes the baton at Brass Band of Central England

October 18, 2022
Iain McKnight will take the helm at the newly named Midlanders.


jAGUAR

New name change for Jaguar Land Rover Band

October 11, 2022
Midlands top section outfit is rebadged to become Brass Band of Central England as 20 year sponsorship link comes to an end.


Busch

Death of Karl Busch

March 24, 2022
The death has been announced of the respected cornet player and conductor Karl Busch.


Jaquar

Jaguar Land Rover to celebrate Lea tenure

July 23, 2019
The 30 year conducting tenure of Dave Lea at the Jaguar Land Rover Band will be celebrated with a special event later this year.


Jaguar

New leadership team at Jaguar Land Rover

November 22, 2018
The experienced trio of Brad Turnbull, Nigel Seaman and Michael Fowles take over the conducting duties at Jaguar Land Rover Band.


Jaguar

Lea becomes Life President at Jaguar Land Rover

August 01, 2018
Dave Lea's remarkable contribution to the success of the Jaguar Land Rover Band will be recognised by the honour of becoming its Life President.


Dave Lea

30 years of Lea direction comes to an end at Jaguar Land Rover

July 28, 2018
Dave Lea has taken the decision to retire from his role as Musical Director of Jaguar Land Rover Band.


Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover gain fusion success with Arts award

December 30, 2016
Jaguar Land Rover Band secures a Christmas bonus with 'Grants for the Arts' funding for innovative fusion project.


Dave Lea

Lea reflects on memorable musical months

June 07, 2016
Jaguar Land Rover MD Dave Lea has enjoyed a memorable few brass banding months — from Bavaria to Blackpool and beyond.


Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar delight at runner-up result

May 17, 2016
The Grand Shield has once again lived up to its reputation for making bands happy... even when they come runner-up.


Hodgson

4BR Quiz: PC identity?

February 16, 2016
All you have to do is identify the chap wishing to take on the principal cornet role with Jaguar Land Rover Band...


Jimmy Hill

Match of the Day for Jaguar Land Rover

February 14, 2016
The Jaguar Land Rover Band has helped the city off Coventry remember one of the nation's great football men...


Jaguar Land Rover

Wychavon set for innovative concert profile

March 19, 2014
An innovative concert partnership between Wychavon Festival of Brass, Jaguar Land Rover Band and Droitwich Town Council set to flourish.


jagaur

Bands set to sparkle at Iron Bridge Festival

February 14, 2014
Jaguar Land Rover and Jackfield (Elcock Reisen) will be centre stage this summer at Iron Bridge.


Jaguar Land Rover

Death of Jaguar stalwart

January 25, 2014
The death has been reported of Jaguar Land Rover stalwart Dave Bartle.


Jaguar

Partnership success for Jaguar

December 05, 2013
The second Jaguar Land Rover Day of Brass has been hailed as a great success — even with a Clint Eastwood shoot out!


Day of Brass

Roaring success at Jaguar partnership day

May 07, 2013
The partnership between Jaguar Land Rover Band and Warwickshire Music Services has been hailed as a great success.


Dave Lea in action

Lea helps Happy German friends

June 13, 2012
Jaguar Land Rover MD Dave Lea has been helping the banding cause in the BMW heartland of Bavaria.


Jaguar

Iconic brand addition to Jaguar Band

March 11, 2011
The Jaguar (Coventry) Band will now be known by a new, iconic name


Jag

Jaguar set for English epic

May 25, 2010
Jaguar (Coventry) is putting the final touches to what they hope will be an epic weekend, with apperances at the Masters and the prestigious English Music Festival.


Death of Stephen Shimwell

May 04, 2010
The death has been announced of the respected conductor Stephen Shimwell.


Jaguar

Jaguar set for English debut

April 26, 2010
Jaguar (Coventry) is getting ready for a national appearance — but this time at the famous English Music Festival.




Presto CDs

New partnership link for 4BR and Presto Music

June 2 • If you are looking to add to your classical music collections or those linked to the brass world, then you can do it by a click or two...


Denis Wick

Denis Wick Memorial Concert

June 2 • The life of the iconic musician, teacher, mouthpiece designer and businessman Denis Wick will be celebrated at a special concert this week in London.


Brass Cruise

A Brass Band Cruise with a difference

June 2 • You can enjoy a relaxing trip to three port cities accompanied by the sound of brass next year — or you can join in yourself.


Italian Brass Band

STEAM power boosts Italian outreach

June 2 • The Italian Brass Band continues to strengthen its Roman profile with its latest school link.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


Croy Silver Band - Summer Concert

Thursday 26 June • Holy Cross Parochial Hall, Constarry Rd, Croy, Glasgow G65 9JG


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


RAF Wyton Area Voluntary Band

June 1 • A highly motivated and talented musician with strong organisational skills is required to lead the RAF Wyton Area Voluntary Band as the Voluntary Band Instructor. This is a full time paid position (37 hrs pw)


Croy Silver Band

June 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but we always welcome enquiries for any section of the band. We rehearse in Croy on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:30pm.


Epping Forest Band

May 31 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn.. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year.. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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