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Katrina

Marzella to lead Aldbourne BiC challenge

September 26, 2024
Katrina Marzella Wheeler will conduct the West of England contenders at the Brass in Concert Championships in November.


Meylemans

Aldbourne extras boosted by Meylemans return

September 02, 2024
New player signings and the return of Belgian conductor Ian Meylemans has given Open contenders an extra Symphony Hall boost.


Aldbourne

New flugel adds to Aldbourne's 2024 line-up

December 18, 2023
Ffion Haf Morris joins the trio of Jake Bartlett, David Richards and Emily Collins as part of the new look Aldbourne team for 2024.


Hyperlink

Aldbourne and Flowers open up on Hyperlink

October 13, 2022
If you are in the area of the two West of England representatives then get along and enjoy a sneak preview of the Peter Graham test-piece.


Aldbourne

Aldbourne looks to Europe for majors leadership

August 11, 2022
Ivan Meylemans and Erik Janssen will take the baton with the West of England Area champion at the British Open and National Finals later this year.


Glyn Williams

Interview with Glyn Williams

April 09, 2022
We catch up with the Cory euphonium star who recently led Aldbourne Band to their first top section Area success in 40 years in Cheltenham.


Wychavon

Report & Results: 2021 Wychavon Festival of Brass

October 30, 2021
Wychavon successes for Aldbourne, Eccles Borough, BD1 Brass, Wem Jubilee and Cross Keys Silver as the popular event in Evesham returns.


Helen Williams

Better even than Christmas!

May 28, 2021
Cory star Helen Williams inspires the next generation of young players at Aldbourne to make their own future appearance at Whit Friday.


Tidworth

Best feet forward...

March 30, 2021
The young players at Aldbourne Youth Band has just enjoyed a fantastic insight into the life of professional Army musicians.


Aldbourne

Aldbourne tribute to stalwart

February 22, 2021
The Aldbourne Band has paid tribute to it former President, Jesse Jones who has passed away.


Alburne

Aldbourne youth gain glimpse into possible Army future

January 26, 2021
Musician Robinson-Plain of the Band of the Household Cavalry was the inspirational guest on the Aldbourne Youth Band's recent Zoom get together.


Aldbourne

Aldbourne opt for duet approach to Open and National assault

August 03, 2019
West of England contenders to be conducted by the exciting brace of Ivan Meylemans and Lee Skipsey at Birmingham and London.


Glyn Williams

Aldbourne to get double euph lead

July 18, 2018
Glyn Williams joins David Thornton to spearhead the Aldbourne musical assault at British Open.


David Hirst

New Odyssey direction at Aldbourne

January 09, 2018
The experienced David Hirst will direct Aldbourne Band at the forthcoming West of England Area Championship in Torquay.


Aldbourne

Odds change at Aldbourne as Johnson leaves MD role

December 23, 2017
The eight year partnership between David Johnson and Aldbourne Band has come to an end after MD says the musical odds are no longer in his favour.


Aldbourne

Aldbourne keep dry with their musical focus

September 06, 2017
Aldbourne Band's final 'Pond Concert' proved to be a splendidly dry and wry occasion.


Aldbourne

Quintessentially perfect English...

August 14, 2017
Aldbourne entertain their audience amid a backdrop that could have come out of an episode of The Archers....


Aldbourne

Friends boost Aldbourne coffers

June 06, 2017
The Aldbourne Band has some very generous friends it seems after they give them a co-operative boost.


Lionel Barnes

Aldbourne mark 61 years of remarkable Barnes

April 20, 2017
61 years of amazing baritone playing service by Lionel Barnes has been marked by the Aldbourne Band.


Lone Wolf

Aldbourne unleash their Lone Wolf

October 04, 2016
The Aldbourne Band will be holding their open rehearsal on 'Journey of the Lone Wolf' tonight.


Liz Lane

Aldbourne's Antiphony proves a compositional hit

March 04, 2016
Composer Liz Lane pays tribute to Albourne's antiphonal approach.


Johnson

Aldbourne welcome back Johnson

January 15, 2016
The Aldbourne Band has re-united with David Johnson to rekindle their Albert Hall aspirations in Torquay.


Barrett

Aldbourne to miss stalwart

December 19, 2015
The sound of Christmas won't be the same at Aldbourne Band this year — for the first time in over 80 years...


Dave Hayward

Hayward leads Brass Tactics Day

November 22, 2015
Well known conductor Dave Hayward leads a great Brass Tactics Day in Aldbourne.


Aldbourne

Report & Results: 2015 SWBBA Torquay

November 10, 2015
Aldbourne reclaim SWBBA title with dance and a cry of alleluia with section awards to St Stythians, Pendeen Silver and Soundhouse Brass Juniors.




mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

January 21 • We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.


Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21 • The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups announced

January 21 • The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.


mINING

Brass band mining heritage celebrated

January 21 • Visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England can now enjoy finding out more about the long and proud connection between brass bands and the industry.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Mereside Brass

January 21 • MERESIDE BRASS are excited to be starting the New Year with a new MD! To complete our happiness, we would love to welcome a FLUGEL player and a PERCUSSIONIST to join our team. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials


West Yorkshire Brass

January 20 • We are a friendly and welcoming non-competing band based in the Bradford area of West Yorkshire. We play at various events in Yorkshire throughout the year. We have vacancies for Eb and BBb basses. Instruments provided if required


wantage silver band

January 20 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacant 2ND CORNET position. This would suit a player with experience in a championship or first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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