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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.


Test Valley

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.




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Wonderful response to charity concert

January 17 • A concert to help raise funds for a young family man with a close connection to the old banding world has already gained a wonderful response of support.


Review

4BR Review — Episode 14

January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Finalists

Final beats made ahead of NYBBGB Conducting Final

January 16 • Ammal Bhatia, Megan Bousfield, Tommy Tynan and Joey Wong will head to Tidworth Garrison Theatre in Wiltshire with the aim to become the winner of the prestigious event supported by British Army Music.


EBBC

2026 European Championship ticket sale date announced

January 16 • Tickets for the 47th European Brass Band Championships in Linz will go on sale on Tuesday 20th January.


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

January 16 • CORNET PLAYER - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a cornet player to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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