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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.




uk fORUM

Endorsement and reservations from UKLBF to automatic National invitations

August 13 • The UK Leading Bands Forum has welcomed the return of the four band automatic invitation to Albert Hall Final — but with pointed reservations.


Presto

Make a presto decision to add to your recording collection...

August 13 • There are six more, new and classic CDs and downloads to consider as you build your brass collection through a new partnership between 4BR and Presto Music.


Star Crossed lovers

Fewer than 100 premium tickets left for British Open

August 13 • If you want to to snap up a ticket for the Stalls or Upper Circle for this year's British Open, then make sure you don't miss out.


Gregson

Gregson's Choice on National eve

August 13 • You can still grab a seat for the chance to hear an evening of great Edward Gregson music on the eve of the Albert Hall National Final from the ISB and Ian Bousfield.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Wetherby & District Silver Band

August 14 • We have a back row cornet and horn seat available in our friendly, top end of third section band. Although we take our music seriously we also try to have as much fun as possible in the process! We rehearse Monday and Friday evenings 8-9:45pm in Wetherby


Epping Forest Band

August 11 • Epping Forest Band have a vacancy for a solo horn player.. We are a friendly social 3rd section band with a variety of concerts throughout the year.. We have our own band hut and are within easy distance of the M11 and the central line.


Ilkeston Brass

August 9 • Ilkeston Brass need a new MD! We are a 4th section band based in SE Derbyshire with a strong community presence. We have empty seats in the cornet section but a core of committed players fighting to keep the band going.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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