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Derwent

Derwent engaged in artistic warp speed

January 18, 2019
Derwent Brass to take a trip through time to bring a cultural message of future value about a historical landscape.


Derwent Brass

Derwent delight at dream team appointments

September 20, 2018
Jack Capstaff and Mark David will lead the artistic future for Derwent Brass.


Keith Leonard

Derwent to whisper fond adieu to Emeritus Leonard

August 30, 2018
Two world premieres will help bid Keith Leonard a fond farewell after 25 years at the helm of Derwent Brass.


Derwent

New troms at Derwent Brass

August 24, 2018
The experienced duo of Richard Walker and Malcolm Portman join the trombone ranks of Derwent Brass,


Dewent

Leonard retires after 25 years of innovative leadership

March 23, 2018
Keith Leonard has announced his retirement as MD after 25 years of service with Derwent Brass.


Derwent Brass

Derwent welcomes new euph signing

January 20, 2018
Derwent Brass has welcomed the signing of James Emberley on euphonium.


Passchendaele

Eden offers Meditation for Remembrance

November 04, 2017
Composer Matt Eden has worked alongside Derwent Brass to bring a timely reminder of the ultimate sacrifice of those who fought at the horrific Battle of Passchendaele.


Derwent Brass

Muted silver anniversary celebrations for Derwent

October 04, 2017
Derwent Brass celebrate their 25th anniversary quietly with their latest presents...


Derwent Brass

Back row bolsters at Derwent

September 29, 2017
Two new cornet signings help add talent and experience to Derwent Brass.


dERWENT

New flugel signing at Derwent

August 04, 2017
Derwent Brass has announced the signing of Catherine Johnston on flugel horn.


Heaven's Gate

Heavens Gates to open for Derwent and PLC

May 27, 2017
Derwent Brass will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a PLC work that takes its inspiration from on high.


Derwent Brass

Tales of Hoffman at Derwent

May 07, 2017
Euph player Martyn Hoffman has joined Derwent Brass in time for their Spring Festival appearance on 'Fragile Oasis' in Blackpool.


Derwent Brass

Derwent to help Macmillan charities

April 10, 2017
Derwent Brass will help support the fantastic work of local charities in a concert wit a very personal connection.


Derwent

Derwent to increase the musical Pulse rate

April 05, 2017
Derwent Brass will premiere a new work by composer Mathew Eden this weekend for the Brass for Africa Charity — and it promises to be pulsating.


Derwent Brass

Derwent gets top Ranked cornet help

March 02, 2017
Derwent Brass will head to the Midlands Regional Championships boosted by some top ranked cornet help.


Derwent Brass

Derwent look to celebrate with musical innovation

February 09, 2017
Derwent Brass will celebrate its 25th anniversary with yet more innovative musical commissions — this time from Paul Lovatt-Cooper.


Derwent Brass

New tuba at Derwent

February 02, 2017
Derwent Brass welcomes a new tuba player to the ranks ahead of Midlands Area challenge.


Derwent Brass

Derwent go for Gold to support Brass for Africa

January 27, 2017
Derwent Brass has become the first English band to support the Brass for Africa charity with a Gold partnership.


Derwent Brass

Percussion return gives Derwent extra bang

October 18, 2016
The return of percussionist Lee Gilbert has given Derwent Brass a timely boost.


Derwent Brass

Derwent Brass welcome new cornet addition

June 09, 2016
Derwent Brass welcomes former Leicestershire Co-operative principal cornet player to their ranks.


Derwent Brass

New trio at Derwent Brass

April 12, 2016
A new trio of signings join the Derwent Brass ranks.


Derwent Brass

Derwent signs new flugel

October 17, 2015
Derwent Brass has announced the signing of Richard Bates on flugel horn.


Derwent Brass

Derwent adds Hudson experience to cornet section

August 29, 2015
Derwent Brass has added the playing experience of Dan Hudson to their ranks.


Derwent Brass

Trombone duo add to Derwent strength

August 27, 2015
The signing of two new trombone players adds to the strength of Derwent Brass.


Derwent

Derwent lose key Lock

June 05, 2015
After 11 years of outstanding commitment, Derwent Brass says a fond farewell to repiano player Chris Lock.




podcast

Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1

March 26 • Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)

March 26 • A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.


Guildhall

Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open

March 26 • If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...


Tine Thing Helseth

Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth

March 26 • The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 26 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Octet

Friday 27 March • Oompah Brass XXL. Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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