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Alan Wycherley

Wych way now for Besses?

March 20, 2014
Besses o'th' Barn are seeking a new MD following the departure of Alan Wycherley.


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Death of Michael Wildgust

July 27, 2013
The death has been announced of former Besses O' Th' Barn principal cornet player Michael Wildgust.


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New principal at Besses

July 19, 2013
Stephanie Coward has been appointed the new principal cornet at Besses O' Th' Barn Band.


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Murray to take top chair break

June 25, 2013
Jim Murray takes a break from Besses after an incredible 60 year association.


Wycherley

Wych way for Besses future

September 30, 2012
Former sop star Alan Wycherley takes the baton at one of the most famous banding names in the world.


Newsome

Newsome returns to Besses

January 21, 2011
Besses announce new musical appointments — including the return of the former British Open winning MD.


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Besses revival at Fleetwood

October 19, 2010
One of the most evocative names in banding is starting back on the winning track under their new MD, James Holt


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New MD at Besses

January 28, 2010
Besses O' th' Barn on a high as Lo becomes their new MD.


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Newsome to return to Besses

November 19, 2009
The famous duo of Roy Newsome and Besses o' th' Barn are to team up again — but only for Christmas.


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Besses part company with MD

October 08, 2009
Carl Whiteoak and Besses part company.


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Besses bring Christmas delight

December 11, 2008
Besses o' th' Barn have been doing their bit to make sure the spirit of Christmas has been brought to the masses.


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Besses search for conducting talent

October 02, 2008
Besses o' th' Barn Band are on the search for some of the best young conducting talent around. Any budding Alex Owen out there?


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Whiteoak new MD at Besses

September 16, 2008
Carl Whiteoak is the new MD at Besses o' th' Barn.


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North departs from Besses

August 05, 2008
The partnership of John North and Besses has come to an end.


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Besses get modern

June 10, 2008
One of the most famous old band names in the world has become much more hip and trendy.


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Besses lokk forward to contesting return

May 08, 2008
After a difficult period of time, one of the most famous banding names is looking forward to a contesting return in Blackpool.


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Besses set for contest return

April 04, 2008
After their recent problems Besses o' th' Barn are getting set for their contest return.


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Besses success

March 13, 2008
Despite being unable to compete at the regional contest this yar Besses o' th' Barn's open day was a great success and promised much for the future.


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Besses open in reverse

March 06, 2008
Besses o' th' Barn will be opening its doors — but not until after the regionals in Blackpool.


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Barn Fire!

February 04, 2008
Not even a potential arsonist can stop Besses.




gRETHE tONHEIM

2024 4BR Special Award

December 25 • The award this year goes to Grethe W Tonheim, who continues to inspire with her playing, teaching and musicianship


Band of the Year

2024 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • So many great bands on top form during the year, but these were the three that stood out for our panel.


Conductor of the Year

2024 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • These were the top three MDs who created the performances to savour in the past year for our panel.


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2024 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So many great individual performers on show this year, but this trio were exceptional.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

December 24 • Solo Baritone Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line up building towards the NEMBBA and area contests. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill the few remaining seats.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Stan Lippeatt

BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor


               

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