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Wormald makes Test Valley return

October 01, 2019
Conductor Chris Wormald has returned to Test Valley Brass to help with their all inclusive musical development


John Heritage

Heritage plans for future

February 04, 2018
Test Valley's new MD is looking forward not back following his appointment as Musical Director.


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Sheppard to lead Test Valley's young flock

March 17, 2017
Kiri Sheppard has been appointed as the new Musical Director of Test Valley Youth Band.


Tracy Newlands

Frosty's get gr-r-r-reat new MD!

May 18, 2016
Tracey Newlands has been appointed as the new MD of Test Valley's Frosty's Band.


Wormald

Wormald set for Andover return

October 07, 2015
Chris Wormald will make a long awaited return to work with the Test Valley Band organisation later this month.


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Test Valley extend musical links

July 22, 2015
A short mini tour sees Test Valley Brass extend its musical links to Worcester under the new new MD...


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Pithers takes over MD role at Test Valley Brass

June 03, 2015
Matthew Pithers has taken on the role of Musical Director at Test Valley Brass.


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Test match success for Test Valley Brass

April 22, 2015
Test Valley Brass certainly enjoyed their recent competitive visit to the Basingstoke Music & Arts Festival.


TVB Academy

Young and now old at Test Valley

November 19, 2013
It's not just the youngsters who will be benefiting from brass tuition at Test Valley Brass in future.


Rememnbrance

Test Valley remember

November 12, 2013
The youngsters and senior players of the Test Valley Brass organisation have played their part in remembering the fallen in conflict.


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Players put to the Test by Wormald

October 29, 2013
Smithills School Band MD leads the players both young and old of Test Valley Brass in a great day of masterclass tuition.


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Fund raising is simply healthy for Test Valley

October 02, 2013
Test Valley Brass funds have been given a healthy boost.


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Test Valley success rewarded

July 16, 2013
Test Valley Brass say thanks and goodbye to a group of talented players.


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Test Valley help with a special place

May 07, 2013
Test Valley Brass has helped raise money for a very special place in memory of a fallen hero.


Thank you cakes

Pass the baton at Test Valley Youth

April 06, 2013
The baton has been passed into new hands at Test Valley Youth — with the help of some tasty cakes...


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New lead Tester for successful youth band

February 04, 2013
Test Valley Youth Band has a new MD after Alec Grimsey hands over the baton to Alun Grace.


New instruments

Santa Andovers the prezzies

December 22, 2012
Santa has certainly called at Test Valley Brass this year.


Test Valley in Spain

Spanish delight for Test Valley

November 07, 2012
Test Valley Brass fly the flag for the best of British brass banding on their recent tour to Mallorca.


Chris Sharp

Sharp exit to cornet bench at Test Valley

October 13, 2012
After a decade or more with the baton Chris Sharp decides to return to the Test Valley ranks.


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Test Valley raise funds for SMART people

October 01, 2012
The young players of Test Valley Brass have been helping raise funds for some a SMART cause.


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Olympic flames for Test Valley Youth

June 26, 2012
The talented young players of Test Valley Youth enjoy their Olympic relay work.


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Test Valley Brass the Baton

June 19, 2012
The youngsters of Test Valley Brass have played their part in the Brass the Baton relays.


Test Valley get their new instruments

New instruments put to the Test

May 29, 2012
Town supports young musicians of Test Valley Brass.


Brett Baker in action

Baker's dozen or more at Test Valley

May 24, 2012
Trom star wows the pupils and the crowds in Andover.


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Test Valley add to target figure

April 02, 2012
The young players of Test Valley Brass are getting closer to their instrument fund figure.




Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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