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Smithills in action

Smithills hit right fund raising chord

November 11, 2014
The latest Smithills School Senior Band concert in Bolton certainly hit the right fundraising chord.


Smithills

Smithills help push the boat out...

October 14, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band has continued to help with fund raising for the RNLI with its latest concert.


New timpani

New timp trio for Smithills

August 20, 2014
There will be nice sounding trio of brand new timpani to be heard the next time Smithills School Senior Band takes to the stage.


us TOUR

Smithills returns after triumphant US tour

July 27, 2014
The young players of Smithills School Senior Band has certainly been packing them in on their latest US tour.


US flag

Smithills fly off for American Tour

July 13, 2014
The young players of Smithills School Senior Band have taken wing to the USA for their fifth American tour.


Smithills Schools Band

Smithills gain Rotary top up

June 27, 2014
Smithills American tour fund gains a generous top up from local Rotarians.


US flag

Smithills hit American target

June 18, 2014
A remarkable fund raising effort will enable Smithills School Senior Band to undertake their latest American tour this summer.


Mayor award

Grand boost for Smithills

May 22, 2014
Smithills Schools USA trip gains a grand boost from a stunned Mayor...


CD recording

Smithills record latest CD

May 07, 2014
Smithills School Senior Band keep busy in the recording studio ahead of American trip.


Smithills at Victoria Hall

Smithills boost funds for hospice, heroes and America

April 28, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band has been raising more funds with a little help from St George.


Smithills

Packed response to Smithills

April 01, 2014
The latest concert promotion from Smithills School has seen them pack the audience into Bolton's Victoria Hall once again.


Smithills on tour

Smithills announce tour dates to USA

February 22, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band will perform at eight venues on their forthcoming trip to the USA.


Smithills

Ryan gets gigs at Smithills

February 11, 2014
Eagley MD, Matthew Ryan has been appointed the new brass teacher at Smithills School.


Smithills in action

Smithills set for new record attempt

February 05, 2014
Smithills School Senior Band will take to the recording studio as they look to boost their American tour funds.


Smithills marathon

Smithills marathon edges closer to USA

January 27, 2014
The hard working players of Smithills School Senior Band have been putting in the musical miles once again to get to the USA...


On tour in 2012

Smithills taking huge leaps over the pond

January 22, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band is already half way and more to meeting its latest American target.


Mark Halsey

Man in black converts to brass bands

December 22, 2013
Former Premier League ref Mark Halsey appears to have made the right decision to become a fan of brass band music...


Smithills and RNLI

Smithills help keep pushing the boat out

December 03, 2013
Smithills School Senior Band help the local branch of the Bolton RNLI with their fund raising efforts.


Smithills

Matinee idols pack them in at Bolton

October 07, 2013
A first matinee performance from Smithills Senior Band packed them in at Bolton's Victoria Hall recently.


Smithils on tour

Fifth USA tour for Smithills

August 13, 2013
Smithills School Senior Band will be making the trip across the Atlantic for a fifth time in 14 years.


Smillhs logo

First principals pay off for Ellin

July 16, 2013
A former Smithills tuba player is certainly reaching for the musical stars via the odd planetary stop off along the way...


Smithills in action

Disney delight for Smithills

July 10, 2013
Talented youngsters give performances to rank up with the best Mickey and his friends can muster in Disneyland.


Smithills

Disney honour for Smithills

June 11, 2013
Smithills set for trio of Disneyland shows in Paris.


Smithills in action

Smithills extend Wanderers connection

April 17, 2013
Smithills School Senior Band to return to the Reebok Stadium to give Bolton a musical lift.


Smithills in action

Smithills raise £5,000 for Bolton Hospice

February 20, 2013
Young brass raises yet more brass for a great hospice fund.




Elgar Howarth

Elgar Howarth funeral details

January 18 • The funeral of Elgar Howarth will take place in London in February.


Porthouse

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Ian Porthouse

January 18 • Ahead of their appearance at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival, we catch up with Tredegar's MD to talk about their featured programme of music.


Gull Dances

Superbrass Saturday: Gull Dances (Terry Johns)

January 18 • A great series of dances inspired by Scottish gulls in flight, looking for food and soaring above the Scottish cliffs to add to any concert programme.


Fundraising

BBE boosts member services with project evaluation support

January 18 • A new initiative from Brass Bands England will help bands with their ongoing fund raising projects.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

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


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


Newstead Brass - VALENTINE'S VARIATIONS

Sunday 9 February • Ashwood Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield. Nottinghamshire Ng17 7ab


East London Brass

January 18 • 2nd TROMBONE - ELB are looking for a 2nd Trombone player to play at the areas in March. If you are interested in helping out with this temporary role, please reach out. We are a friendly, fun and ambitious band!


Kingdom Brass

January 17 • KIT PLAYER. Looking for a new start in 2025?. Kingdom Brass invites applications for a Kit Player specialist.. The band will be competing at the Scottish Championships, the Spring Festival, and the Scottish Open, local competitions and other events..


Kingdom Brass

January 17 • TUNED PERCUSSIONIST. Looking for a new start in 2025?. Kingdom Brass invites applications for a Tuned Percussionist.. The band will be competing at the Scottish Championships, the Spring Festival, and the Scottish Open, local competitions and other events..


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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