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Stanshawe

Sun Life memories recalled in friendly get together

January 31, 2018
Reminiscences of great days, conductors and friends were recently recalled over a pint or two in the heart of Stanshawe-land in Bristol.


Stanshawe

Sun Life prepare premiere return

April 06, 2010
The reunion concert of the famous Sun Life Band will features premieres, classics and star soloists as the famous band makes a one off performance.


Stanshawe

Stanshawe reunion is on

February 02, 2010
The reunion concert of the former British Open Champion is on — led by former MD, Roy Newsome.


Death of Brian Higgins

October 02, 2009
The man behind the famous Stanshawe Band has died.


Newsome

Sun to shine once more on Stanshawe?

September 11, 2009
20 years after their British Open win, trustees are looking to bring back the Sun Life Band under Roy Newsome for a one off concert.




Howarth and Musgrave

Howarth and Musgrave tests for conductors

March 6 • Works by Elgar Howarth and Thea Musgrave will test the 10 semi-finalists at this year's Brass Band Conductors' Association (BBCA) Conducting Competition.


Oldroyd

Oldroyd Musical Instruments becomes Area Associate Sponsor

March 6 • Instrument manufacturer supports North of England Regional Championships as Associate Sponsor.


Northop

Northop to negotiate early Diversion ahead of Swansea trip

March 6 • The 2024 First Section National Champion is putting on its open rehearsal ahead of its top section challenge in Swansea .


Onyx

Onyx Brass to help JAM celebrations

March 6 • The acclaimed brass ensemble will be leading the celebrations of the music charity that has supported composers for a quarter of a century.


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Sunday 2 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 2 March • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street, . Greenwich, . London, SE10 9BJ


Contest: Scottish Championships 2025

Saturday 8 March • Mill Street, Perth PH1 5HZ


Contest: West of England Regional Championships

Saturday 8 March • Riviera International Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay TQ2 5LZ


Contest: West of England Regional Championships

Saturday 8 March • Upton Vale Baptist Church, St Marychurch Road, Caste Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3HY


Granite City Brass

March 5 • Musical Director/Resident Conductor Needed! Lead Granite City Brass's 1st section contesting band in Aberdeen. Rehearsals: Sundays & Wednesdays, 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM.


The Hepworth Band

March 5 • We're looking for a repiano or front row cornet player to come and join us. There's lots to look forward to including the national finals at the Royal Albert Hall in October.


North SomerCommunity Brass

March 3 • The band are delighted to announce the appointment of a new MD, Mr Colin Hogg ARCM FVCM, and would now like to recruit a 2nd Baritone, Solo and 1st Horns, more front and back row cornets and a percussionist. We are a friendly, lively, non contesting band.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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