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Scholarship award for young GUS cornet star
September 22, 2022
Jake Humphrey has become the inaugural recipient of a 2022/2023 Conn-Selmer Europe scholarship scheme.
GUS adds to the ranks
August 30, 2022
Savannah Bone becomes the new solo trombone player at the GUS Band.
Thornton takes GUS baton
August 17, 2022
Dr David Thornton has been appointed Professional Conductor at the GUS Band.
New duo at GUS
June 30, 2022
Evie Elliott and Sam McCoy are the latest additions to the GUS Band ranks
Jeans ends two decade link to The GUS Band
May 14, 2022
Chris Jeans has made the difficult decision to step down from his role as Artistic Director of The GUS Band.
Humphrey signals further youth investment by GUS
March 25, 2022
16 year old Jake Humphrey is the latest investment in youth by the GUS Band.
GUS welcome new trombone signing
January 15, 2022
Matthew Brown makes the move from Carlton Main to GUS Band to take over as solo trombone.
GUS thank departing soprano star
November 10, 2021
The GUS Band has thanked their sop star Jack Wilson who looks forward to a new musical chapter in his career.
GUS & Youth Brass 2000 renew links
October 27, 2021
A 30 year link will be renewed between GUS Band and Youth Brass 2000 next month.
GUS rebrands for future developments
March 28, 2021
The GUS Band has undertaken a comprehensive re-branding project to ensure it is perfectly pitched to make the most of an exciting future.
Lord Jeans reaches landmark
September 24, 2020
Lord Blaston of Leicestershire — aka trombone star and conductor, Chris Jeans has been celebrating his 60th birthday today...
New signings boost GUS ranks ahead of Area challenge
March 06, 2020
The GUS Band will take to the stage at Bedworth with two new cornet players in the ranks.
New role for Sheppard at GUS
January 28, 2020
The GUS Band has strengthened its musical connection to composer Mike Sheppard.
New trom signing at GUS
November 28, 2019
The GUS Band has welcomed the signing of their new solo trombone player Alan Gifford.
GUS to give Royal send off to Waterman
October 08, 2019
This weekend will see the respected Nathan Waterman take his final bow with the GUS Band.
GUS link with new composer in residence
August 31, 2019
The GUS Band has announced a Composer in Residence musical partnership with Mike Sheppard.
The name of The GUS Band returns to the stage
May 01, 2019
One of the most evocative names in banding has made a rebranded return.
Seascapes return for Jeans
March 08, 2019
Chris Jeans has enjoyed his return to tackling 'Seascapes', 31 years after he first played it in winning the National title with Desford at the Royal Albert Hall.
Chris Jeans takes baton at GUS Band
November 27, 2018
The acclaimed trombone soloist takes on the role of Artistic Director of Music with Midlands champion, GUS Band
Legends of Brass — Episode 2: David Read (Part 1)
October 25, 2018
In the first of a two part interview 4BR Editor Iwan Fox taks to David Read MBE about his playing career...
GUS add youth to their Albert Hall experience
October 02, 2018
The Midlands Champion has added the signing of talented young percussionist to their ranks at the Royal Albert Hall.
Death of Terry Hext
September 27, 2018
The death has been announced of former GUS Band trombonist and highly respected conductor and music retailer Terry Hext.
Cooke circumnavigates to new musical port in Stavanger
September 12, 2018
The five year partnership between Adam Cooke and GUS Band will end later this year as he moves to Norway to become the full time Resident Conductor at Stavanger.
