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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.


Virtuosi GUs

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.


Virtuosi GUS

Youthful injection for Virtuosi GUS

April 02, 2015
The newly crowned Midlands Regional Champion look towards Blackpool boosted by injection of talented youth.


Virtuosi GUS

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.


Virtusoi GUS

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.


James Fountain

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.


GUS Geneva

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...


Virtuosi GUS

Daws set for Virtuosi GUS

March 24, 2014
David Daws is set to become the new principal euphonium at Midlands Area champion, Virtuosi GUS.


GUS in action

Seismic change at GUS

December 18, 2013
Solo baritone Jo Stephenson opts to find out more about what makes the earth shake in Australia.


Adam Cooke in action

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.


GUS in action

Great success for Virtuosi East Anglian Trainers

October 07, 2013
Tutors from the Virtuosi GUS Band lead a successful training day in East Anglia.


Adam Cooke in action

Cooke to take new lead at Virtuosi GUS

July 10, 2013
Butlins champions announce Adam Cooke as their new Musical Director.


GUS

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.


John Berryman

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.


chris jeans youth trophy

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 GUS

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.


Simon Smith butlins

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.


gUS bAND LOGO

Death of David Jones

July 01, 2012
The death has been reported of David Jones, one of the great soprano players of his generation.


GUS

Death of Maxwell Thornton

April 04, 2012
4BR has been informed of the death of former GUS trombonist Maxwell Thornton.


Britt

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.


GUS

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.


GUS

New principal at GUS

July 26, 2011
The talented Peter Collins takes over the Virtuosi GUS hot seat.


GUS

End of Fountain flow at GUS

April 17, 2011
GUS sop star to end Virtuosi role after Masters.


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.




NYBBGB

Tynan becomes NYBBGB Young Conductor winner

January 17 • The Black Dyke Band solo Eb tuba player shines his light to claim the title honours with the baton in Tidworth.


Chinnor

New direction at Chinnor

January 17 • Chris Andrews takes the baton alongside a trio of new signings as the band looks forward to making its First Section debut at Stevenage.


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Wonderful response to charity concert

January 17 • A concert to help raise funds for a young family man with a close connection to the old banding world has already gained a wonderful response of support.


Review

4BR Review — Episode 14

January 16 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Chris Thomas and special guest Dr David Thornton to preview the 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival in Manchester.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

January 16 • CORNET PLAYER - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a cornet player to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Enderby Band

January 16 • Following our 2nd place finish at the LBBA winter contest and recent promotion to the Senior Cup for the 2026 Spring Festival, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET, a BBb BASS and PERCUSSIONISTS to complete our friendly and hardworking team.


Petworth Town Band

January 15 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with concerts and engagements planned throughout the year.


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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