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Shirley Band

Shirley ranks boosted by brace of new signings

November 02, 2023
Poppy Taylor and Alun David join the ranks of Shirley Band in the Midlands.


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Shirley remember stalwart President

April 28, 2023
The memory and contribution made by Donald Hodesdon to the Shirley Band was recalled in a special concert.


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New partnership links community and academia

March 23, 2023
The Shirley Band and the Warwick University Brass Society have linked up to provide extra opportunities for students with a love of banding.


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Debutant duo for Shirley at Corby

February 24, 2023
Two new players will make their debuts with the Shirley Band at the Midlands Regional Championships in Corby this weekend


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Shirley adds trio to top section ambition

October 21, 2022
Three new players join the ranks of the Shirley Band as they prepare for life in the Championship Section in 2023.


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70 not out and counting

September 29, 2022
Robin Mills has just celebrated 70 years of fantastic musical service to the Shirley Band.


Flowers

Death of Don Hodesdon

May 05, 2020
The death has been announced of the Shirley Band stalwart and Band President, Don Hodesdon.


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Last waltz for Solihull stalwart

February 17, 2020
A recent Shirley Band concert featuring Viennese music marked the retirement of band stalwart Ian Birchall.


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Shirley provides the festive treats in Brum

December 17, 2019
The Shirley Band has provided great festive entertainment for brass band lovers of all ages.


Tom Stoneman

New MD at Shirley

October 04, 2019
The Shirley Band opts for a youthful lead of direction with the appointment of RBC graduate Tom Stoneman to lead the Midlanders.


Varley

Varley wows at the Proms

September 24, 2019
Grimethorpe horn star Helen Varley wows the audience at Shirley Band's recent 'Last Night of the Proms'.


Shirley

Brilliant connections bring inventive musical links for Shirley Band

July 24, 2019
A concert featuring a brass band, professional singers and a 40 strong choir of children with additional educational needs was a great hit.


Shirley

Shirley enjoys centenary celebrations

May 29, 2019
The Shirley Band has reached its centenary milestone with a massed celebration...


Shirley

Call us Shirley...

March 15, 2019
The centenary celebrating Midlands band is looking for old Shirley players and supporters to get in touch...


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Hirst takes over the helm at Shirley

June 26, 2018
David Hirst has been appointed the new Principal Conductor at Shirley Band — and is joined by a raft of new signings.


Mark Wilkinson

Wilkinson to lead free masterclass attraction

May 11, 2018
Foden's principal cornet Mark Wilkinson will lead a free masterclass for players in Solihull later this month.


Shirley

Shirley showcases Christmas delights

December 13, 2017
The Shirley Band and friends recently provided a sell out audience with plenty of Christmas musical treats.


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Shirley open up their Cheltenham Journal

September 11, 2015
The Shirley Band will be opening its doors to reveal the secrets of their 'Alchymist's Journal' ahead of their Cheltenham appearance.


Guide Dogs charity

Guide Dog help for Bennett and Batten

January 07, 2015
Paul Bennett and Richard Batten have helped the Shirley Band raise much needed funds for the Guide Dogs charity.


tuba players

Tuba team tops thirty at Shirley

August 23, 2014
A remarkable quartet of tuba players have just notched up 30 years of foundation work at the Shirley Band.


Guide Dogs

Shirley guide funds in the right direction

December 11, 2013
The Shirley Band has been helping guide funds in the right canine direction...


Shirley

Titanic remembered at Shirley

May 17, 2012
The loss of the great liner has been remembered with an unique composition from the pen of David Bishop-Rowe.


Shirley

Surpirse for Shirley

December 21, 2011
The Shirley Band recently enjoyed their Christmas Concert with the aid of some surprise guests.


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Shirley help Sir in the Lion's Den

November 08, 2011
The Shirley Band recently brought their Autumn concert series to a spectacular close — and saved one teacher from a mauling...


Shirley

Shirley keeps mum happy...

October 11, 2011
The Shirley Band recently kept their concert punters happy — including the MD's mum...




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Alwyn Green

LRAM, LTCL
Conductor, composer, arranger, adjudicator, teacher and soloist


               

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