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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.


Shirley

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.


Shirley Band

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...


Shirley

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.


Shirley

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

Fewer than 30 stall seats left for British Open

September 4 • You will need to be quick to get a downstairs seat in the stalls for the British Open — but you can still bag a bargain discount for the Grand Tier to enjoy 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

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