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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.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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