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Sheppard

New role for Sheppard at GUS

January 28, 2020
The GUS Band has strengthened its musical connection to composer Mike Sheppard.


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New trom signing at GUS

November 28, 2019
The GUS Band has welcomed the signing of their new solo trombone player Alan Gifford.


Signings

New signings at GUS

November 12, 2019
Two signings join the ranks at GUS Band.


Nathan Waterman

GUS to give Royal send off to Waterman

October 08, 2019
This weekend will see the respected Nathan Waterman take his final bow with the GUS Band.


Sheppard

GUS link with new composer in residence

August 31, 2019
The GUS Band has announced a Composer in Residence musical partnership with Mike Sheppard.


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The name of The GUS Band returns to the stage

May 01, 2019
One of the most evocative names in banding has made a rebranded return.


Jeans

Seascapes return for Jeans

March 08, 2019
Chris Jeans has enjoyed his return to tackling 'Seascapes', 31 years after he first played it in winning the National title with Desford at the Royal Albert Hall.


cHRIS jENS

Chris Jeans takes baton at GUS Band

November 27, 2018
The acclaimed trombone soloist takes on the role of Artistic Director of Music with Midlands champion, GUS Band


David Read

Legends of Brass — Episode 2: David Read (Part 1)

October 25, 2018
In the first of a two part interview 4BR Editor Iwan Fox taks to David Read MBE about his playing career...


GUS Band

GUS add youth to their Albert Hall experience

October 02, 2018
The Midlands Champion has added the signing of talented young percussionist to their ranks at the Royal Albert Hall.


Cross

Death of Terry Hext

September 27, 2018
The death has been announced of former GUS Band trombonist and highly respected conductor and music retailer Terry Hext.


Cooke

Cooke circumnavigates to new musical port in Stavanger

September 12, 2018
The five year partnership between Adam Cooke and GUS Band will end later this year as he moves to Norway to become the full time Resident Conductor at Stavanger.


Bedworth

Report & Result: 2018 Midland Regional Championships: Championship Section

March 11, 2018
Virtuosi GUS makes it five wins in a row in Bedworth as they head to London from the number 1 draw with Desford in tow.


Virtuosi GUS

Youth and experience added to Virtuosi GUS line-up

February 05, 2018
Two new signings add to the ranks at Virtuosi GUS ahead of Area title defence.


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Butlins champion boosted by pre-Skegness signings

January 07, 2018
Virtuosi GUS will defend their Butlins title with a trio of new signings.


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Young stars get deserved Christmas gifts at Virtuosi GUS

December 29, 2017
Two rising stars received special gifts for Christmas from Virtuosi GUS


Matthew White

GUS take White approach

September 08, 2017
Midlands Area champion Virtuosi GUS sign Matthew White as their new solo euphonium.


Games at Bedworth

Report & Results: 2017 Midlands Championships: Championship Section

March 12, 2017
An impressive Virtuosi GUS emphatically make it four wins in a row in Bedworth, as a rejuvenated Thoresby Colliery join them in Kensington in October.


GUS celebrate Butlins win

World Rankings — February update

February 04, 2017
Virtuosi GUS's win at Butlins sees the Midlands-based band march in to top 10.


Virtuosi GUS celebrate

Report & Results: 2017 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: Championship Section

January 15, 2017
Virtuosi GUS takes the £10,000 and first place in the Blue Riband event at Skegness bringing to an end Flowers Butlins dominance.


Virtuosi GUS

Personal link brings bands together for charity cause

September 02, 2016
Virtuosi GUS and Staines Lammas Bands come together to help a wonderful charitable cause.


Simon and the team

Gresswell helps boost GUS foundations

April 12, 2016
Yamaha Neo Performing artist Simon Gresswell has been helping boost the confidence of the foundation builders at Virtuosi GUS Band.


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GUS to celebrate Gregson 70th

March 19, 2016
The newly crowned Midlands Regional Champions, Virtuosi GUS will be celebrating the 70th birthday of composer Edward Gregson next month.


Thomas Fountain

New Fountain lead at Virtuosi GUS

October 17, 2015
Thomas Fountain has been appointed the new principal cornet of Virtuosi GUS Band — taking over the role from his brother.


GUS Masters

Report & Results: 2015 All England Masters International Championship

May 24, 2015
Virtuosi GUS's 'Salute to Youth' of detail and character takes the Masters title in style and comfort in Kettering.




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


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