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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.




Remembrance Day

Marsden image marks Remembrance Day

November 10 • Images taken of Marsden Sliver Band's bass and marching drums by photographer Lorne Campbell were seen by newspaper readers across the country on the weekend.


Maurice Andre

Huge field of contenders for Maurice Andre International Trumpet Competition

November 10 • 100 candidates from 27 countries will test themselves in competition to try and claim the prestigious trumpet title.


Concert

Orbital masterclasses offer prelude to Scottish premiere

November 10 • The final commissioning premiere of Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' will take place in Scotland later this month — aided by a masterclass given Martyn Brabbins.


Josh Geddes

New MD at MK Brass

November 10 • Josh Geddes is the new Musical Director at Milton Keynes Brass.


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Christmas Magic and More

Sunday 13 December • Rugby Theatre, Henry Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2QA


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.


Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).


Hade Edge Band

November 5 • Hade Edge Band are looking to recruit Front Row Cornets, position negotiable to complete our line up for next years Area contest. The band rehearse on Tuesday & Thursday at 7.45pm till 9.45pm in our fantastic purpose built bandroom.


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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