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Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist

January 28, 2026
The Shepherd Group and conductor Sean Chandler have nominated for the RPS 'Inspiration Award' — and the banding movement can help them win it with their votes.


Audrey

Award winning inspiration for Shepherd Group

October 23, 2024
A wonderful project creating musical opportunities for D/deaf young people claims BBE Award.


Shepherd Group

20th celebrations set for Shepherd Group

June 04, 2024
A celebration of rejuvenation will be marked by the Shepherd Group organisation later this month.


Katrina Marzella

New initiative to support aspiring women conductors

November 14, 2023
A new partnership initiative aims to help support and develop conducting opportunities for women, led by Katrina Marzella.


Shepherd Group

Parisian break for Shepherd Youth

February 20, 2023
The Shepherd Group Youth Band has just enjoyed a great trip to Paris.


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Shepherd looks for new flock

January 25, 2021
The Shepherd Group Brass Band is offering a warm welcome to anyone who wants to join them for some great Zoom rehearsals.


cRWODFUNDER

Mirror provides positive reflection for bands

January 03, 2021
A two page spread article in the Daily Mirror newspaper has shone a positive light on the challenges faced by bands during the current Coronavirus pandemic.


Katrina

Marzella to lead Big Brass Day 2

September 11, 2019
Kartrina Marzella will help lead a free youth brass band development day in York later this month.


Shepherd Group

Fond farewell from the Shepherd musical flock

September 03, 2019
The Shepherd Group Band has bid a fond farewell to horn player Jenny Mansell.


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Shepherd youngsters enjoy trip to Paris

March 05, 2019
The talented youngsters from Shepherd Group Youth Band have just returned from a memorable trip to Paris.


Shepherd Youth

Shepherd Youth enjoy gift aid tour

March 04, 2018
The talented youngsters of the Shepherd Group Youth Band recently enjoyed a great tour to Wiltshire where they helped a wonderful charity.


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Report & Results: 2017 North of England Regional Championships: First Section

March 12, 2017
Shepherd Group delivers the winning rendition of 'The Land of the Long of the White Cloud' to head to Cheltenham for the first time since 2012 with Westoe Brass alongside them.


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Six new Shepherds found to follow Area star

January 03, 2017
The Shepherd Group Band has signed a flock of six new cornet players in time for the Area Championship in Durham.


Presentation

Shepherd help for Gurkha charity response

October 09, 2015
The Shepherd Group Band has helped raise £500 for the invaluable work of the Gurkhas in earthquake torn Nepal.


Everest

Climb every mountain...

April 09, 2014
The world's highest brass band stand banner has been planted in the foothills of Mount Everest....


Shepherd Group Band

Play Day success for Shepherd Group

April 11, 2013
They were rounding up young players like from far and wide thanks to a great initiative by the Shepherd Group Band.


Shepherd Group Band

Shepherd add to their Cheltenham flock

September 10, 2012
North of England challengers add a few extra numbers to their flock of players ahead of Cheltenham.


Shepherd Group Band

Mystery surrounds Shepherd

August 01, 2012
A special brass band has been created for the famous York Mystery Plays.


Shepherd Group

Shepherd help the crowds flock to York

July 19, 2012
The Shepherd Group Band have done their bit to help the people of York celebrate 800 years of Royal Charter.


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Drive time for Shepherd Group

July 26, 2011
The Shepherd Group Band could well hit the big time with their latest foray into the pop world — thanks to Formula 1...


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Fab Shepherds big finale

July 27, 2010
The Shepherd Group Band is to be heard playing the last notes of a major symphony next month — all because they were fab!


Wilton

Wilton to lead the Shepherds

February 26, 2010
Richard Wilton will be leading the flock from Shepherd Group Brass at the Areas.


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Results: Hardraw Scar

September 22, 2008
Successes for Shepherd Group Band and Otley at the popular Hardraw Scar contest held on Sunday September 14th.




Regional

Stevenage performances on replay on Wobplay

March 24 • If you want to find out how all the prizes were won in Stevenage on the weekend, the tune into wobplay and enjoy... and debate


Kapitol Promotions

And the National Final invitations go to...

March 24 • The provisional list of bands that will be invited to compete at the 2026 National Finals at London and York have now been completed.


Durham

Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

March 21 • EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the first four titles in Durham


Fulham

Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

March 21 • Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 26 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Octet

Friday 27 March • Oompah Brass XXL. Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


West Wycombe Brass Band

March 24 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Horn players, any position, back row cornets, and Bb bass. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Non contesting. Give us a call or email.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

March 24 • Cleethorpes Band are recruiting a new MD. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings and at the Northern of England contest secured 3rd place in the 4th section. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Enderby Band

March 24 • Enderby Band (Championship section) are seeking: 1 x BASS (Eb or Bb) and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working, friendly team, with promotion at the Spring Festival (Senior Cup) and a balanced diary of concerts & contests to look forward to.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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