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Leyland

Leyland sign young Australian star

May 28, 2015
Adam Bokaris, one of Australia's rising young euphonium stars joins Leyland Band.


Leyland

Leyland welcome new signing

May 18, 2015
Ben Jarvis makes the move from Hebden Bridge to Leyland to take on repiano role with North West band.


Thomas Wyss

Leyland announce Wyss as new Swiss lead

April 05, 2015
The Leyland Band continue their Swiss musical connection with the appointment of Northop's Thomas Wyss as their new Musical Director.


Michael Bach

Bach ends Leyland tenure

March 20, 2015
Swiss conductor Michael Bach ends his musical partnership with Leyland Band with immediate effect.


Huw Thomas

Thomas ends residency at Leyland

March 18, 2015
Increased conducting commitments ends Huw Thomas residency at Leyland.


Leyland

Leyland announce quintet addition

December 03, 2014
Five new players add youth and experience to the ranks of Leyland Band ahead of new season.


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Leyland masterclass thrills in Durham

November 26, 2014
Richard Evans and leading players from Leyland Band have led a thrilling masterclass and concert in Durham.


Leyland

Army help to Leyland rank and files

July 25, 2014
A new repiano and a returning librarian help Leyland boost their cornet ranks and filing system ahead of British Open...


Leyland Band

Signings and moves at Leyland

July 10, 2014
There are new faces and an old flugel return at Leyland as they prepare for Symphony Hall.


Yasuaki

Leyland's perc star heads East

June 13, 2014
Leyland Band's star percussionist Yasuaki Fukuhara will be heading home to play in concert in Tokyo later this month.


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New brace at Leyland

June 02, 2014
The Leyland Band has announced the signing of two new players.


Allan Littlemore

Littlemore set to enjoy well earned retirement

May 30, 2014
One of the banding movement's leading administrators and historians is to finally enjoy a well earned retirement


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Leyland in credit?

February 21, 2014
Representatives of Leyland Band will feature on Channel 4's Dispatches programme next Monday evening.


lunch with a legend

Legend helps lunch and love...

February 18, 2014
The legend that is Richard Evans was the prize on offer for a prize winning St Valentine's lunch from Leyland Band....


Leyland Band

Leyland appoint new Swiss principal

February 17, 2014
Lucien Rey has been appointed as the new principal cornet of Leyland Band.


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No doubting Thomas at Leyland

January 10, 2014
Huw Thomas takes on the MD role at North West champion with immediate effect.


IN his usual atiire

King Richard X?

November 15, 2013
Leyland team up Richard Evans in bid to help MD claim his 10th Brass in Concert Entertainment title.


Ross Johnson

Ross on high after joining Leyland

October 09, 2013
Leyland announce new principal trombone as 17 year old Ross Johnson joins North West champion ahead of London.


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Leyland duo get 30 years

September 25, 2013
Stalwart Leyland players Andy Blackledge and Gary Westwood gain recognition for their 30 years of service with the North West champion.


Yasuaki Fukuhara

Fukuhara heads to Leyland

September 16, 2013
Leyland gain percussion star from North West rivals.


The great Richard Evans

Leyland's lunch with a legend

June 06, 2013
If you fancy a free lunch with Richard Evans and a great weekend away then all you have to do is to buy the golden ticket!


Leyland win the North West title

Leyland put brains to the Oslo test

March 25, 2013
The Leyland Band is putting their brains as well as their musical talent to the test as they look forward to Oslo.


Michael Bach in action

Interview with Michael Bach

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Michael Bach following Leyland's performance at the RNCM Festival of Brass.


James McLeod

McLeod takes over from Musson at Leyland

December 18, 2012
Young euph star James McLeod takes over from high flying Lewis Musson at Leyland.


Leyland

Passion success for Leyland

November 22, 2012
The Preston Passion wins prestigious Royal Society Award.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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.


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


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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