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Peter Fraser

Peter Fraser MBE funeral details confirmed

November 20, 2025
The funeral of the respected Scottish banding figure will take place later this month.


Peter Fraser MBE

Death of Peter Fraser MBE

November 07, 2025
The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's most significant administrators and banding personalities.


Kirkintilloch Band

Benson and Kirkintilloch tenure ends

September 05, 2025
The successful three year musical partnership between Hedley Benson and the Kirkintilloch Band has come to an end.


Peter Fraser

Long playing slice of Evans history helps future NYBBS youngsters

August 15, 2024
Sales from an 1986 LP recording of Kirkintilloch Band directed by the late great Richard Evans will help future generations of young players attend the annual NYBBS Summer Course.


Kirkintilloch

German detour for Benson

March 14, 2024
Fresh from leading Kirkintilloch Band to success in Scotland, MD, Hedley Benson will head to Germany this weekend to make a conducting debut with Brass Band Sachsen.


Kirkintilloch

Kirky open up for Band Supplies Challenge

November 14, 2023
You can hear the Kirkintilloch Band in preview action ahead of their Perth challenge this weekend — but make sure you follow the directions.


Kirkintilloch

Kirkintilloch pioneer Dementia Friends link

September 22, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band has become one of the first 'Dementia Friends' brass bands in country following a pioneering visit and training from Alzheimer Scotland.


kIRKINTILLOCH

Kirkintilloch pay musical tribute to much missed stalwart

June 28, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band has paid a wonderful musical tribute to honour the life and dedication to their band of the late Willie Tennant.


Tennant

Tennant concert almost full to the brim

June 14, 2023
There are only a few places left to fill to enjoy the celebration concert to honour the wonderful musical life of Willie Tennant.


Tennant

Tennant's excellence to be celebrated in fund raising concert

May 31, 2023
The remarkable musical life of Willie Tennant is to be marked in a special concert given by the Kirkintilloch Band this June.


Kirkictilloch

Kirky to showcase Knight life ahead of Scottish Championship

February 24, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band will showcase its preparations on the First Section test piece ahead of its Perth challenge.


Kirkintilloch

Kirkintilloch ready for new-build era

January 17, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band is approaching the Scottish Championships with renewed confidence after completing their rebuilding process with the addition of a new MD and principal cornet.


Tennant

Funeral service details for Willie Tennant

June 24, 2021
The funeral service details for the respected bandsman Willie Tenant have been announced.


cROSS

Death of Willie Tennant

June 10, 2021
The death has been announced of the remarkable Scottish bandsman, administrator and teacher Willie Tennant.


Peter Fraser

Fraser dedication marked with presentation

January 10, 2021
70 years of remarkable service to the Kirkintilloch Band by Peter Fraser MBE has been marked.


Jamie

Hood to make Kirky return for Cheltenham

September 06, 2019
The Swiss based Jamie Hood will return to Scotland next week to once again link up with the Kirkintilloch Band for their National Final challenge.


Roberts

Further strength in depth added to Kirky revival

October 30, 2018
New players and experienced conducing leadership further strengthen Kirkintilloch's long term rejuvenation plans.


Signings

Burns nights at Kirkintilloch

September 14, 2018
Kirkintilloch take another big step forward in their rejuvenation plans as they appoint a new Resident Conductor and add to their player ranks.


Kirky

Kirky aims to take first step back to brighter future in Perth

August 14, 2018
After enduring perhaps the most difficult period in its history, Kirkintilloch aims to return to the contest stage — but with long terms aims and objectives built on solid Scottish realism.


Kirly

Kirkintilloch forced to drop out of Scottish Championship

February 06, 2018
The former five time champion has taken the difficult decision not to compete at the forthcoming Scottish Championship as they look to retain Grand Shield status and build for future.


Signing

New principal signing at Kirkintilloch

June 28, 2017
Daniel de Gruchy-Lambert becomes the new principal cornet at Kirkintilloch Band in Scotland.


David Thornton

Thornton to link up with Kirkintilloch

May 17, 2017
David Thornton will link up with Kirkintilloch Band for the 2018 Scottish Championship.


Conductor hands

Munday nights are music nights at Kirkintilloch

April 26, 2017
The experienced Ray Munday has been appointed the Resident Conductor at Kirkintilloch Band.


Philip McCann

McCann makes welcome return to lead Kirkintilloch in Perth

February 09, 2016
Phillip McCann will lead Kirkintilloch's challenge at the Scottish Championship in Perth next month.


Kirkintilloch

New trio to boost Kirky Perth assault

February 01, 2016
The Kirkintilloch Band has announced a trio of new signings ahead of the Scottish Championship in Perth in March.




Chrsitmas Quiz

Last chance to enter the 4BR Christmas Quiz

December 31 • If you want to try and win a Prodige cornet and mutes for a young player in your band, then fire up your little grey banding brain cells one last time in 2025.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire youth to get generational boost of confidence

December 31 • The Next Generation of players from bands in the four counties of Yorkshire will be able to gain inspiration from Black Dyke Band star players.


Essence of Time

Nearly time to capture some of Tredegar's essence

December 30 • There is still time to win a workshop with Martyn Brabbins, Peter Moore, Gavin Higgins, Ian Porthouse, Dewi Griffiths, Sion Jones and more...


Roger

Webster and Rushworth to help life-long friend

December 30 • Roger Webster and Billy Rushworth will join forces with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band to help raise urgent funds for the cancer treatment of a former colleague.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Oxted Band

December 30 • As we go into 2026, the band's 125th anniversary, we are seeking CORNET and TROMBONE players to fill our line-up. We are friendly and ambitious band with a wide variety of engagements, including three major concerts each year - check them out on YouTube.


Cambrian Brass

December 30 • We are a friendly, hard-working and inclusive brass band, and everyone is welcome. We currently have specific vacancies for Soprano Cornet, Solo Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass, but interest from players on any instrument is always very welcome.


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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