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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.


Shepherd Group

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.


Shepherd Group

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.


Shepherd Group

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.


Shepherd Group

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.


Shepherd Group

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...


hepherd

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.




Bousfield

Bousfield set for Welsh appearance

January 30 • Ian Bousfield will head to Cardiff next month to showcase Buxton Orr's 'Trombone Concerto' and Grant Kirkhope's 'KirkFeld Concerto'.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

January 30 • Sandy and Simon take a look at the growing success of day time banding as well as a few things that are good, bad and dodgy in the banding world...


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

January 30 • More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.


BrookWright Music

Major Trade partnership link for BrookWright Music

January 30 • New partnership deal sees Trade Central, part of The Salvation Army's USA Central Territory, become an official distributor for BrookWright Music.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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