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Tongwynlais Temperance

Tongwynlais aim for Open double

April 16, 2016
Tongwynlais Temperance looks towards Blackpool to claim double major qualification.


Tongwynlais Temperance

Arrivals and departures at Tongwynlais

December 24, 2015
Hellos and goodbyes at Tongwynlais Temperance as Welsh band looks forward to 2016 season.


Christopher Bond

Tongwynlais strengthen Bond link with CD

April 09, 2015
Albert Hall qualifiers to strengthen their musical link to their Resident Conductor and Composer in Residence with new CD.


John Berryman in action

Berryman to make Cornish link with Tongwynlais

March 05, 2015
The vastly experienced John Berryman is to make a Cornish link to Tongwynlais Temperance as they seek to regain Welsh Regional title.


Brett Baker

Baker to take National baton at Tongwynlais

August 18, 2014
Former Black Dyke solo trombonist Brett Baker is to lead Tongwynlais Temperance at the National Finals in London in October.


Tong and Sykes

Wise move for Tongwynlais as Sykes departs

April 21, 2014
Jeremy Wise will take Tongwnlais Temperance to the Grand Shield and European Championships following the resignation of MD Steve Sykes.


Tongwynlais

New double Bond issue at Tongwynlais

January 25, 2014
Welsh champion announces Christopher Bond as their new Resident Conductor.


WELSH CHAMPIONS

Tong add to top end

January 16, 2014
Welsh champion Tongwynlais Temperance adds a new signing to the front row cornet section.


Tongwynlais

Ruck departure at Welsh champion

December 25, 2013
Resident Conductor Joshua Ruck has left his role as Resident Conductor at Welsh champion Tongwynlais Temperance.


Tongwynlais celebrate

Tong set to celebrate 125th anniversary

November 08, 2013
Welsh champion Tongwynlias Temperance is gearing up to celebrate its 125th anniversary later this month.


Stephen Sykes

Sykes double at Tongwynlais

October 09, 2013
Welsh champion adds another Sykes to the ranks ahead of London with star trombone signing.


Tongwynlais

Summer signings at Tongwynlais

September 19, 2013
Welsh champions strengthen their ranks ahead of Albert Hall challenge after Wizard of Oz retirement.


Ton with Rhod

Ton's telly help for top comedian

July 10, 2013
Welsh Area champion gives comedian Rhod Gilbert a helping hand with his wedding plans...


Vicki Kennedy leading Tongwynlais

One return step for Kennedy

June 21, 2013
After a highly successful tenure as principal cornet at the Welsh Area champion, Vicki Kennedy returns home.


The James family

Welsh sop star bows out on a high

May 29, 2013
Tongwynlais Temperance sop star Morgan James takes his leave of the Welsh Area champions in flamboyant fashion.


Welsh champions Tongwynlais

Tongwynlais sign perc duo

April 25, 2013
Welsh champion signs percussion duo ahead of Grand Shield challenge in Blackpool.


Richard Evans

Evans set for Temperance entertainment

February 04, 2013
Richard Evans will lead Tongwynlais Temperance at the forthcoming Welsh Open in Porthcawl.


Tongwynlais Temperance in action

Grant aid for Tongwynlais

January 29, 2013
Tongwynlais Temperance add American euph star to their ranks as they prepare for 125th anniversary year.


Tongwynlais

Patterson ends decade at Tongwynlais

January 10, 2013
Star euphonium player Martyn Patterson decides to call it a day after a decade of success with Tongwynlias Temperance.


Steve Sykes

Tongwynlais opt for Sykes

November 27, 2012
Steve Sykes and Tongwynlais team up on a permanent basis following historic London result.


Steve Sykes

Tongwynlais opt for Sykes at Albert Hall.

October 13, 2012
Scottish Open champion teams up with Steve Sykes for Daphnis challenge.


Tongwynlais in action

Childs and Sykes link with Tongwynlais

July 10, 2012
Scottish Open champions Tongwynlais Temperance to link up with Dr Robert Childs and Steve Sykes this Summer.


Tongwynlais celebrate winning Scottish Open

Tongwynlais stands with the Giants

May 03, 2012
Tongwynlais to open up on Grand Shield led by their giant of a conductor...


Tongwynlais Band logo

Rankings update: March 2012

March 29, 2012
The first updated World of Brass — 4barsrest.com Rankings of 2012 reveal few changes near the top, but the usual flurry of activity following the first part of the contest season.


Tongwynlais

Ruck becomes new resident at Tongwynlais

March 28, 2012
19 year old Josh Ruck becomes the new resident conductor at Scottish Open Champion.




Besson

Besson ready with early Christmas offers

November 29 • If you are at the Swiss or Swedish Nationals, the Scottish Open or just off to do some earlier Christmas musical shopping, then put Besson on Santa's list — for some great deals.


swiss

Swiss connections add to Lucerne coverage

November 27 • 4BR will be linking up with their Swiss friends at BRASS BAND NEWS to provide extra insight and opinions about the performances in Lucerne this weekend.


Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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