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Richard Evans

Evans accepts Presidential nomination

August 06, 2015
It will be 'All hail the Chief' at Leyland from now on as Richard Evans accepts the keys to the Presidential office...


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.


Leyland

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.


Leyland

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


leyland

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.




Band Supplies

Band Supplies at the British Open

September 6 • Go up and meet one of the best blokes in the banding business world and he will make sure you get all the help you need for the best deals.


4BR Review

Recap on the 4BR British Open preview

September 6 • If you missed the live broadcast British Open preview on 4BR then you can just click and enjoy it gain ahead of the action at Symphony Hall.


Mead

Why not be a judge at the Open this year?

September 6 • If you are following the 'Sar Crossed Lovers' action at Symphony Hall today, let us know who you think has won.


Sterling instruments

Sterling return at British Open Championship

September 6 • A well respected instrument brand will make a welcome return at the British Open this year.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Crewe Brass

September 5 • We are looking for FLUGEL player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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