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Virtuosi GUS preview their Open sesame
April 30, 2015
The Virtuosi GUS Band will be previewing their Grand Shield preparation on Arabian Nights before Blackpool.
Youthful injection for Virtuosi GUS
April 02, 2015
The newly crowned Midlands Regional Champion look towards Blackpool boosted by injection of talented youth.
Report & Results: 2015 Midlands Regional Championships
March 07, 2015
Virtuosi GUS lead the way in Bedworth as Jackfield, Carlton, Ifton and Cubbington claim section honours.
New player influx at Virtuosi GUS
November 25, 2014
There are a number of new faces in the Virtuosi GUS ranks as they look ahead to the 2015 season.
Fountain becomes top man at the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
November 25, 2014
James Fountain is to be appointed Principal Trumpet of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Geneva set to help GUS Open challenge
August 27, 2014
A brand new set of Geneva Symphony cornets will certainly help Virtuosi GUS in their bid to the British Open...
Daws set for Virtuosi GUS
March 24, 2014
David Daws is set to become the new principal euphonium at Midlands Area champion, Virtuosi GUS.
Seismic change at GUS
December 18, 2013
Solo baritone Jo Stephenson opts to find out more about what makes the earth shake in Australia.
Cooke to explore South Africa and Norway
December 05, 2013
Virtuosi GUS MD Adam Cooke is set for musical exploration in South Africa and Norway over the coming months.
Great success for Virtuosi East Anglian Trainers
October 07, 2013
Tutors from the Virtuosi GUS Band lead a successful training day in East Anglia.
Cooke to take new lead at Virtuosi GUS
July 10, 2013
Butlins champions announce Adam Cooke as their new Musical Director.
Virtuosi horn star calls it a day
June 25, 2013
Bob Wallanger calls it a day with Virtuosi GUS after 24 years of sterling service.
Berryman to step down at Virtuosi GUS
June 21, 2013
One of the most highly respected top flight conductors is to step down from his role at Virtuosi GUS after the National Finals this year.
Jeans to become a Dedicated Master
March 14, 2013
The inspirational Chris Jeans is set to receive the All England Masters Dedicated Service Award this year.
Virtuosi's cathedral thrills as they eye Harmony challenge
February 27, 2013
Virtuosi GUS has been thrilling the local cathedral audience before setting their sights on reclaiming the Midlands Area title.
Interview with Simon Smith
January 21, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks Virtuosi GUS Band Manager Simon Smith after the band claimed the 2013 Butlins Mineworkers Championship title.
Death of David Jones
July 01, 2012
The death has been reported of David Jones, one of the great soprano players of his generation.
Death of Maxwell Thornton
April 04, 2012
4BR has been informed of the death of former GUS trombonist Maxwell Thornton.
Britt sticks for GUS
January 18, 2012
Sop star Martin Britt will be putting his reputation on the line with his new band at Butlins.
New Fountain springs on flugel at GUS
November 01, 2011
One of the best young performers in the land has taken over the flugel seat at Virtuosi GUS.
Virtuosi sign virtuoso flugel
July 23, 2010
There is a virtuoso signing at Virtuosi GUS, as former Desford principal cornet Gary Wyatt signs as their new flugel in time for London.
Wainwright in residence at Virtuosi GUS
July 16, 2010
Composer Andrew Wainwright has been appointed as the new Composer and Arranger in Residence at Virtuosi GUS.
GUS out of English National
March 26, 2010
Midlands champion Virtuosi GUS has announced that it has withdrawn for this year's English National.
