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Marple

British Open Countdown: T minus 6

September 06, 2026
30 years ago there was a British Open victory that shock the banding world.


Murphy

Death of Eileen Murphy

December 26, 2020
The death has been announced of Eileen Murphy, the stalwart administrator and supporter of Marple Band.


Aviva Community Fund

Marple bid for funds

October 27, 2016
The Marple bid needs some help to get its hands on some uniform funding.


Conducting hands

Curtis takes the helm at Marple

September 28, 2016
The experienced Stephen Curtis will be taking over as conductor at Marple.


Marple Trophy

Report & Results: 2014 National Finals: Second Section

September 20, 2014
Emotional links to a glorious past are reconnected with Marple's National success at Cheltenham.


Mike Jackson

Marple's diamond geezer

December 20, 2013
They don't make bandsmen like Mike Jackson anymore, after the modest baritone players receives an award for his 60 years of service to the banding movement.


Marple Band

Marple reveals high principal

March 21, 2013
The Marple Band is still on a high after their remarkable return to contesting at the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool.


Beer and crisps for Marple

There's method in Marple's Brassed Off madness

May 31, 2012
Authentic method acting pays off for Marple in time for Whit Friday...


Webb heads for Marple

February 15, 2012
Star trombonist takes over the helm at Marple.


Quiet rebuilding work in Marple

July 07, 2010
Former British Open champions are taking a quiet road back to better days.


Marple set for redevelopment

April 10, 2008
For British Open Champions move out to new pastures with the promise of an exciting future ahead.




British Open

4BR British Open podcast

September 6 • Join 4BR to air your views and opinions on Wednesday evening ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.


Marple

British Open Countdown: T minus 6

September 6 • 30 years ago there was a British Open victory that shock the banding world.


numbers

Academics look to banding to provide expert analysis

September 6 • The rather dry academic world of Research Excellence Framework analysis has looked at brass band contesting for potential insight...


Dizzy

Dizzy Brasscals set for night club launch in Manchester

September 6 • The award winning events ensemble is headlining a new night club venture close to its spiritual musical home — with plenty of bangers for people to sing-along to.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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