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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...


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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.




Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Perth Concert Hall

Invites open for Scottish Festival of Brass

June 25 • Bands wishing to take part in the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge and the Scottish Open supported by Besson.


Music for all

Bands urged to join Learn to Play initiative

June 25 • Bands can play their part in the Music for All 'Learn to Play' initiative later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, 2026 North West 2nd Section champions, seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. . National Finals in September and Promotion to the 1st Section in 2027


Darwen Brass

June 22 • Darwen Brass have vacancies for 2nd Euph, and Bass, Bb and Eb.


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