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Penclawdd Brass

Death of Tony Small BEM

April 25, 2024
The death has been announced of one of the Welsh banding movement's most influential and respected figures.


Penclawdd

Small retirement after huge musical contribution

September 29, 2023
Tony Small, BEM has decided to retire from his role as MD of Penclawdd after more than 50 years of inspirational musical leadership.


Penclawdd

From Small beginnings great things grow...

April 15, 2023
A life long friend has provided Tony Small BEM with a special anniversary present to help celebrate Penclawdd's 50th birthday this evening in Swansea.


Penclawdd

Penclawdd set to mark a huge Small contribution to 50 years of music making

March 24, 2023
The Penclawdd Band and their founding conductor Tony Small will mark half a century of music making together at the Brangwyn Hall in Swansea next month.


Penclawdd

Penclawdd Juniors hoping for share of £1 million prize pot

August 09, 2019
Penclawdd Junior Band is hoping that they can get as many votes as possible to win a share of a million pound jackpot set up by Persimmon Homes.


pENCLAWDD

Death of Roy Bennett

September 21, 2017
The death has been reported of former Penclawdd and National Youth Brass Band of Wales Chairman, Roy Bennett


Tony Small

International fellowship award for Small

May 22, 2016
Penclawdd Tony Small joins the company of American Presidents, astronauts and heads of the UN in gaining prestigious award for his contribution to his local community.


Penclawdd

Penclawdd delight at MBE Award

June 17, 2012
The Penclawdd Band has been celebrating an MBE for their DVLA tuba player.


Penclawdd

Birthday treat for Evans

April 26, 2010
Penclawdd Brass recently help a 70th birthday party for one of their stalwart players.


Brangwyn Hall

Penclawdd invest in youth

March 16, 2010
Penclawdd Brass have investing in talented youngsters to head their Swansea Area challenge.




Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


Brett Baker

4BR Monday interview with Brett Baker

January 4 • In the first of a new series of weekly audio interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Brett Baker.


Quiz

4BR Christmas Quiz: The answers and winner

January 4 • There was a great response to the annual 4BR Christmas Quiz — but it did catch quite a lot of people out too...


Regionals

AoBBA to lead Area test-piece workshop

January 4 • The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will join up with Newstead Brass to present a free Regionals Test Piece workshop for Sections 2, 3 & 4.


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


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • PRINCIPAL Eb BASS position - our enthusiastic team of basses are looking for the right leader to elevate them to the next level. We have a great program of events ahead of us including contests and concerts alongside a good social vibe.


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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