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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.




RNCM

Research recognition for RNCM

January 8 • The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.


ODBBA

ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out

January 8 • You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


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