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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.




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Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27 • The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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