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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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New faces in front and behind the Kirky stands for 2014

January 17, 2014
Kirkintilloch announce a number of personnel changes ahead of the start of 2014 contest season.


Scott Findlater

2012 Scottish Open: Interview with Scott Findlater

November 25, 2012
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to 4BR Best Soloist winner Scott Findlater.




Brighouse

Result: 2025 British Open Championship

September 7 • Brighouse & Rastrick and Prof David King 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.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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