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Strata Brass

Holling return to Strata

November 28, 2024
The experienced David Holling will return to Strata Brass to spearhead their Area challenge


Leigh Baker

Strata welcome Baker appointment

April 26, 2023
Leigh Baker has become the new Musical Director of Strata Brass.


webb

Strata adds to its Webb presence

August 14, 2021
Alexander Webb has become the new Musical Director of Strata Brass.


Starta

One door closes but another one opens for Strata Brass

August 10, 2021
Strata Brass makes the move to a new home and future after a 40 year tenure comes to a redeveloped end.


Saw

How to play the C saw...

June 27, 2021
Strata Brass tuba player Charles Hindmarsh lets rip a version of 'On Ilkla Moor baht' at' on the famous Yorkshire moor...


Strata

Getting closer...

March 05, 2021
Players are starting to see the light when it comes to future contest performance opportunities...


Dickins

The countdown to the Christmas carol season begins...

October 22, 2020
Strata Brass to bring new take on a Charles Dickens family favourite to our screens this Christmas.


Strata Brass

Happy Yorkshire Day

August 01, 2020
There will be a celebration of all things Yorkshire today — including the wonderful sound of brass bands...


Sign

New levels of Strata ready for 2020

November 21, 2019
Strata Brass has welcomed a trio of new signings as they look ahead to top flight action in 2020.


Strata

Smiles all round in the countdown to Blackpool

May 17, 2019
Bands are getting ready for their final preparations ahead of the 99th British Open Spring Festival in Blackpool this weekend.


Signings

Signing boosts for Strata

February 14, 2019
Strata Brass has been boosted by a raft of new signings as they prepare for the challenges of Huddersfield and Blackpool...


Strata Brass

Bands get ready for the off at Cheltenham

September 14, 2018
Runners and riders from all corners of the UK will be heading to the starting stalls at Cheltenham this weekend...


Signings

New Strata signings ahead of Cheltenham challenge

July 25, 2018
Yorkshire First Section champion Strata Brass has added to its ranks as they look ahead to Cheltenham challenge.


Signing

New signing at Strata Brass

July 17, 2018
Yorkshire National finalists add to their foundation base with new signing.


Pennine

Pennine partnership adds extra levels of musical Strata

June 18, 2018
A new musical partnership between Pennine Music and Strata Brass will give customers the chance to sample new releases with an authentic sound...


Signings

Strata build Regional hopes on new foundations

February 23, 2018
Strata Brass will head to Huddersfield next weekend with a number of new signings in the ranks.


Jonathan Bates

Bates takes baton at Strata Brass

May 08, 2017
Tenor horn star Jonathan Bates has become the new Musical Director at Yorkshire band Strata Brass.


Strarta Brass

Hobbins and Strata part company

March 23, 2017
The musical partnership between Strata Brass and Alan Hobbins has come to an end.


Signings

Strata Brass add to Pageantry team

January 26, 2017
Strata Brass has made several new signings as they look forward to their Yorkshire Pageantry test.


Strata Brass

Strata aim for Pageantry

January 03, 2017
Strata Brass has added strength to their ranks ahead of their Pageantry challenge in Huddersfield in March.


Alan Hobbins

Hobbins takes on lead role at Strata Brass

November 23, 2016
The well known player and conductor Alan Hobbins has been appointed the new MD at Strata Brass in Yorkshire.


Strata Brass

Parkinson passes principal interview for Strata Brass

July 10, 2016
Strata Brass has announced the signing of new players — including the experienced principal cornet player John Parkinson.


Strata Brass

Strata adds strength ahead of Yorkshire top flight debut

January 21, 2016
New signings and some returning players boosts confidence for Strata Brass ahead of Championship Section debut at St George's Hall.


Strata Brass

Renshaw ends Strata connection

September 25, 2015
Derek Renshaw and Strata Brass part ways after National Finals.


Strata Brass

Death of Strata stalwart

April 16, 2015
The death has been announced of Frank Riggett, a stalwart member and supporter




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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