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Dennis Masters

Death of Dennis Masters

December 29, 2023
The passing has has been announced of the hugely respected conductor and adjudicator Dennis Masters, aged 100.


Masters

Masters celebration on 100th birthday

March 24, 2023
The brass band world will raise a glass in celebration this weekend on the 100th birthday of Dennis Masters.


Langley

Music in the park — with a difference

April 07, 2021
The sound of the Langley Band will be heard in a local park for their community to enjoy — but not quite in the traditional way...


Langley logo

Langley strengthens community links with new banding venture

September 26, 2016
If you are looking for some community based music making in the heart of the Black Country then the new Langley Community Band may be just the right place for you.


Langley Band

Langley's brace of success

July 27, 2013
The Langley Band and their players have been enjoying a highly successful weekend of music and award making.


Langley Band

Masters reaches 90

March 21, 2013
The great Dennis Masters will be celebrating his 90th birthday this weekend — so why not drop him a greeting!


Langley

Langley add to the ranks

March 02, 2012
The Langley Band has added new players to its ranks ahead of their Bedworth challenge.


Garry Cutt

Langley takes short Cutt to Harrogate

September 20, 2010
The Langley Band has been given a helping hand by Garry Cutt as they prepare for Harrogate.


Langley

Langley pride

March 16, 2010
Langley burst with pride after winning Midlands Area title.


Lanner gets huge back up

May 05, 2008
After their recent AGM the Lanner Band has now got a huge back up team of support.




Presto CDs

Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist

January 1 • New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.


Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 1 • Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.


RWCMD

New Year financial boost for RWCM&D

January 1 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.


Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE

January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


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


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


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.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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