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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.


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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.


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.


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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.




Scotland

Scottish banding battles for success

June 1 • A recent article in one of Scotland's leading newspapers has highlighted both the successes and challenges faced by its banding organisations.


Cross

Death of David Banwell

June 1 • The death has been announced of David Banwell, the widely respected former player, conductor and member of the 4BR team.


Whit Friday

Whitsuntide celebration on Radio 4

May 31 • The celebration of Whitsuntide in Saddleworth has been marked on Radio 4 — accompanied by brass band music


Saddleworth

Report & Results: 2026 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday

May 31 • The official results from each venue have now been announced with confirmation that Brighouse & Rastrick are crowned champions as Milnrow take local honours and Tewit Silver Youth take the youth prize.


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 31 May • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Cambrian Brass

June 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


East London Brass

June 1 • Solo Cornet : fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Tintwistle Band

May 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete our team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, under the baton of MD Jim Henson, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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