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Danny Jones

Adams announce Jones addition to artist roster

August 27, 2025
Danny Jones, the solo euphonium player of Aldbourne Band has been signed to the artist roster of Adams Musical Instruments.


Karl Jenkins

Armed Man success for Aldbourne

August 12, 2025
The West of England Area champion has enjoyed acclaim after playing their part in a new take on Sir Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man'.


Sir Karl Jenkins

Aldbourne to lead Armed Man celebrations

July 13, 2025
The West of England Regional Champion will help lead the 25th anniversary celebrations of Sir Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' in two major concerts appearances this year with the composer.


Glyn

Williams to lead Aldbourne at majors

May 16, 2025
Glyn Williams will lead Aldbourne Band at the British Open, National Finals and Brass in Concert later this year.


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.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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