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Ratby

Ratby Co-operative reaches milestone for fundraising project

October 09, 2024
The latest target has been met by the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation in their ambition to extend their musical home.


Ratby

Gray lead comes to an end at Ratby

May 14, 2024
The eight year musical partnership between Mareika Gray and Ratby Co-operative Band has come to an end.


Ratby

Musicwear adds to cooperative style

October 06, 2023
The leading musicwear providers has been making sure bands are looking their best for their forthcoming Royal Albert Hall appearance.


Ratby Mid

New concert march gets friendly dedication

September 14, 2023
A new brass band concert march by composer Richard Lambert has been given a special dedication after help to get it published.


Garman

Garman joins Ratby team

May 23, 2023
Nicholas Garman has been appointed conductor of the Ratby 'Mid' Band.


Chris Jeans

New Jeans to be worn at Ratby

May 11, 2023
The experienced Chris Jeans has joined the Ratby Band as its new Musical Director.


David Purkiss

Purkiss tenure comes to an end at Ratby

November 01, 2022
The successful and fulfilling six year musical association between David Purkiss and the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation has come to an end.


Ratby

Ratby open Hyperlink to London

October 11, 2022
Ratby Co-operative Band will be showcasing their Hyperlink preparations ahead of their trip to the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


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Daytime musical delight at Ratby

February 17, 2022
There was a hugely encouraging start for the Ratby Daytime Band as players far and wide enjoyed a lunchtime work out.


New signings

New additions at Ratby Mid Band

January 18, 2022
New faces young and old join the set-up at Ratby Mid Band in time for their assault on the Midlands Area title.


Ratby

Ratby savour congratulations

October 18, 2021
The Ratby Co-operative Band has thanked the banding community for their messages of support and congratulations following their outstanding Royal Albert Hall result.


Ratby

Recalling Ratby's National heroics

October 08, 2021
4BR catches up with Mareika Gray to talk about Ratby Co-operative's remarkable fifth place finish at the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall — one that came in just a three week period of preparation.


Ratby

Ratby to replace Desford at Albert Hall

September 10, 2021
The Ratby Co-operative Band has accepted the invitation to compete at the National Final following Desford's withdrawal.


Ratby

Ratby get together for lockdown release

December 07, 2020
A new CD release from the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation aims to bring joy to supporters and cash to the coffers.


Bland

Death of Howard Bland

April 30, 2020
The death has been announced of the respected band administrator Howard Bland.


Hood

Hood takes top man role at Ratby for Area

February 19, 2020
The respected cornet soloist Jamie Hood will make his contest debut with Ratby Co-operative Band at the forthcoming Midlands Area contest.


Luke Pallister

Pallister takes principal role at Ratby

August 31, 2019
Luke Pallister is set to become the new principal cornet at Ratby Co-operative Band following a final Open appearance with Leyland.


Buxton

Report & Results: 2019 Buxton Brass Band Festival

May 02, 2019
Ratby Cooperative lead the winners at a day of excellent music making as bands return to Buxton's wonderful Octagon Theatre.


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Tuba duo join Ratby

July 27, 2018
The Ratby Band will welcome two new foundation layers to their band...


Betty Anderson

Death of Betty Anderson

January 10, 2018
The death has been announced of Betty Anderson, one of the pioneering women of the brass band movement in the 20th century.


Signing

Ratby welcome new soprano

September 21, 2017
The talented Richard Bates has joined Ratby Band on soprano alongside a few more talented signings.


New MD

New MD in the Middle

March 29, 2017
Geoff Wood takes over the conducting duties at Ratby Co-operative Mid Band.


Dave Purkiss

Purkiss joins Ratby team

October 13, 2016
David Purkiss has been appointed as the new Associate Musical Director at Ratby Co-operative Band.


Mareika Gray

Gray set for pioneering link with Ratby

July 18, 2016
Mareika Gray has become the new professional MD at the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation — renewing a pioneering link with the past.


Michael Fowles

Fowles ends 12 year Ratby link

March 24, 2016
The 12 year musical partnership between Ratby Co-operative Band and Michael Fowles will come to an end at the Senior Cup in Blackpool in May.




Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 9 • The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


NYBBWales

Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions

October 9 • Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.


Besses

Besses welcome new principal cornet

October 9 • Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.


Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

October 9 • The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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