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Markham

Markham enjoy the craic on Irish tour

August 11, 2025
A cultural connection between Wales and Ireland based on music and friendship was enjoyed by Markham & District Band on their recent tour.


Markham

New trio joins Markham's ranks

September 10, 2024
Three new players add to the playing strength of Markham & District Band.


Rob Burnett

Burnett takes euph role at Markham

March 07, 2024
The experienced euphonium player Robert Burnett will perform with Markham & District Band at the forthcoming Welsh Regional Championships.


Gary Davies

Davies takes New Year baton at Markham

September 13, 2023
The experienced Gary Davies will take over as Musical Director of Markham & District Band


Markham and District

The oldest average tuba team in the UK?

September 09, 2022
Could these likely lads have the oldest average age (not playing ability) of any tuba team in the First Section in the UK.


Markham

Death of Jackie Billings

September 13, 2020
The death has been announced of Jackie Billings — a popular and respected player with the Markham & District Band.


Markham

New front Rowe added for Markham

March 09, 2016
Markham & District Band announces the appointment of Matthew Rowe as their new MD.


Gareth Pritchard

Pritchard takes on new MD role

January 23, 2013
Gareth Pritchard has added Markham & District to his MD CV.


Markham

Mutual parting of the waves for Seaman

July 23, 2010
After 13 years at the helm, Nigel Seaman and the Markham & District Band have decided to part company by mutual consent.




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.


David W. Ashworth

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


               

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