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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.




BBE

Significant impact brings Editor's Award for BBE

February 1 • The outstanding work of Brass Bands England led by its Brass Foundations Team has been presented with the prestigious Music Teacher Magazine 'Editor's Award' at the Music and Drama Education Awards (MDEA) 2025.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: 25 years of music to celebrate

February 1 • There is a quarter of a century of great music for every level and genre of brass playing to enjoy with the Superbrass catalogue


bbca

Worldwide appeal for conducting prize

February 1 • Entries are now sought from conductors wishing to following in the footsteps of So Matsukawa in winning the Brass Band Conductors' Association's flagship competition.


WaTer

Water aid for players from Blossom Hill

February 1 • If its hydration you require for the Areas this year then why not have a swig in style...


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Friday 31 January • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 7 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

February 1 • Due to some seating changes, Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a percussionist to join our Championship Section band for the Midlands Regional contest. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 30 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs a FLUGEL for the Regional contest on 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our MD Stephen Bucknell.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

January 29 • Assistance Principal cornet who is willing to take on solos and lead the band if our principal cornet is away.. We are preparing for a concert with Carlton Main and other concerts in the dales


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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