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Wigston

New MD at Wigston Band

June 09, 2019
The experienced Geoff Wood has taken up the Musial Director role at Wigston Band.


Wigston

Wigston musical partnership comes to an end

June 05, 2019
The musical partnership between conductor Chris Small and the Wigston Band has come to an end after three successful years.


Mbale

Small makes big impression in Mbale

January 23, 2019
Chris Small and his partner Kate Salter have enjoyed a fantastic and humbling trip to work with the Mbale School and Ugandan Brass bands.


Small

Small to head to Mbale

October 12, 2018
Wigston MD Christopher Small has accepted the role of International Musical Director with Mbale Schools Band and Ugandan Brass.


Wigston

Wigston sponsorship link to provide community opportunities

January 21, 2018
A new sponsorship link between Wigston Band and well known funeral directors G. Seller & Co. Ltd hopes to provide exciting musical opportunities for the local community.


Garry Sleath

Fond farewells for Sleath

November 24, 2016
The Wigston Band has been paying tribute to former MD Garry Sleath after he takes the decision to step down after 18 years in the role.


Chris Small

Small conducting steps taken at Wigston

November 19, 2016
Christopher Small has been appointed the new MD at Wigston Band


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Death of Ray Cunnington

September 23, 2016
The death has been announced of the respected player and banding administrator Ray Cunnington.




Higgins

Concerto Grosso gains top 10 critical acclaim

December 22 • One of the most respected classical music critics in the UK has nominated the twin National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra performances of Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso' in the Top-10 highlights of 2024.


tuba

RNCM gains support for endangered instruments and youth development

December 22 • A major boost of finding will see the RNCM able to continue to offer vital support to current and future students.


the cooperation youth band

Open invitation to enjoy coop youth rehearsal days

December 22 • There will be a warm and inclusive welcome to any youngster wanting to push their playing forward in the New Year with the help of tutors from the cooperation band.


Garry Hallas

Hallas ends Imps partnership

December 22 • The five year musical partnership between Garry Hallas and Yorkshire Imperial Band has come to an end.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Boarshurst Silver Band

December 14 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a talented BBb Bass Player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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