*
banner

Page 1 of 1

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


Stock Image

Death of Ray Cunnington

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




Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 9 • The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


NYBBWales

Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions

October 9 • Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.


Besses

Besses welcome new principal cornet

October 9 • Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.


Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

October 9 • The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd