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Fond Woodfalls farewell for Williams

September 24, 2024
The popular percussionist Paul Williams will head for a new chapter in his life after 37 years of playing with Woodfalls Band.


Paul Holland

Holland adds Woodfalls to freelance CV

July 02, 2024
Flowers MD Paul Holland has taken on a conducting role with Woodfalls Band as part of his freelance schedule.


Ron Bligh

Death of Ron Bligh

February 16, 2024
The death has been announced of Woodfalls Band stalwart Ron Bligh.


Cross

Death of Tony Pitt

June 13, 2023
The death has been announced of Tony Pitt, a leading figure in the support, development and success of the Woodfalls Band.


Stephen Sykes

Sykes takes Woodfalls lead

August 26, 2022
Stephen Sykes becomes the new Musical Director of Woodfalls Band


Childs

Childs steps down from Woodfalls role

June 24, 2021
The nine year musical partnership between Dr Robert Childs and Woodfalls Band has reached its final chord.


Cross

Death of Dennis Chalk BEM

September 11, 2019
The death has been announced of the respected musician Dennis Chalk BEM.


Childs

Personal connection for Childs concert

December 01, 2017
The welcome cross border appearance of the Woodfalls Band in Wales this weekend will have an added personal connection for the family of MD, Dr Robert Childs.


Woodfalls

Woodfalls showcase Gallery portraits

October 10, 2017
West of England champions are putting on an evening showing this week on their Gallery portraits curated by Dr Robert Childs.


Woodfalls

Woodfalls say farewell to Sam

July 23, 2017
Woodfalls Band has said a fond farewell to one of their most dedicated bandsmen.


Swan Lake

Woodfalls to light up Swan vistas

May 09, 2017
Woodfalls will be showcasing their prep work on Reflections on Swan Lake ahead of their Blackpool Grand Shield challenge.


Woodfalls Band

World Rankings — April Update

April 03, 2017
The latest Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com Rankings see significant changes across the majority of the top 200 following the Regional Championships in the UK.


Dr Robert Childs

Woodfalls extra Area boost as Childs signs up on three year deal

March 17, 2017
Dr Robert Childs has formalised his musical link to the newly crowned West of England Champions by signing a three year link as Musical directir.


Woodfalls

Woodfalls withdraws from Brass in Concert

November 12, 2016
West of England challenger forced to pull out of Gateshead event due to personnel problems.


Woodfalls

Woodfalls make uniform amnesty appeal

May 13, 2016
If you have something in your wardrobe that you shouldn't then it may be something Woodfalls Band require — no questions asked...


Ken Worgan

Death of Ken Worgan

January 13, 2016
The death has been announced of one of the banding movements most popular personalities.


Bob and Erik

Woodfalls go Dutch for Open

May 26, 2015
Woodfalls take Dr Robert Childs advice by going Dutch with the highly respected Erik Janssen for their British Open return.


Bob Childs

Robert Childs takes lead role at Woodfalls

May 23, 2015
After leading them to the British Open, Dr Robert Childs takes on key Music Advisor role with Woodfalls.


Riviera

Twin rehearsal spotlight for Woodfalls and Downton

March 10, 2015
If you want to hear both the top section and Second Section test pieces before the weekend in Torquay then now's your chance...


Woodfalls

Stewart takes his leave from Woodfalls

December 10, 2014
Scott Stewart has taken the decision to take his leave after 11 highly enjoyable years as top trom at Woodfalls Band.


Woodfalls

Woodfalls set to reveal Arthur prep

September 29, 2014
West of England representatives to open their doors to showcase their King Arthur preparations.


Ray Farr

Farr laps up Woodfalls trip to Albert Hall

September 09, 2014
Ray Farr will lead Woodfalls to the Royal Albert Hall with a host of new signings and Grant aid to boost the assault.


Ken Worgan and Woodfalls

Woodfalls set for St Magnus opening

February 26, 2014
West of England challengers to open up with a sneak preview of their St Magnus challenge.


Brian Easterbrook

40 years celebration for Woodfalls stalwart

January 04, 2014
Woodfalls stalwart Brian Easterbrook has just celebrated 40 years of dedicated service to the Woodfalls Band.


Woodfalls

Woodfalls open up their olden doors

October 06, 2013
West of England challenger set to hold open rehearsal ahead of London appearance.




British Open

Result: 2026 Spring Festival — Senior Cup

May 2 • Kirkintilloch claims the Senior Cup honours as Rainford, Tongwynlais Temperance and East London Brass join them in the Grand Shield in 2027.


2026 Spring Festival

Result: 2026 Spring Festival — Senior Trophy

May 2 • Sandhurst Silver claims the Senior Trophy honours as Sovereign Brass, Unite Scotland Kinneil and Yorkshire Imperial are also promoted to the Senior Cup.


Fleetwood

Fleetwood back on demand

May 1 • You can enjoy all 32 performances from the recent Fleetwood Contest on demand


British Open

Live stream broadcast from Spring Festival

May 1 • All the action from the 104th British Open Spring Festival is to be live-stream broadcast this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Wellington Silver Band (Somerset)

May 2 • Bb Basses. With Colin Dance now appointed as our MD and our other Bb Bass leaving due to work commitments, we have openings for two Bb basses. We are a friendly community (4th section?) band with a variety of gigs including our own Proms in the Park.


Wellington Silver Band (Somerset)

May 2 • Tuned Percussionist. We are looking for a tuned percussionist to join our friendly community (4th section?) band. We have a variety of gigs including our own Proms in the park, charity concerts, fetes, (maybe contesting). Other brass players welcome.


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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