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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.




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.


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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


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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