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Evans

Emeritus Evans

April 27, 2009
Richard Evans to become Music Director Emeritus at Leyland.


Renilson

Renilson returns to Leyland

April 24, 2009
Leon Renilson takes over top chair at Leyland.


Leyland

Leyland launches new website

March 17, 2009
The Leyland Band has launced its all new website on the world wide web.


Harmen Vanhoorne

No Harmen mute at Leyland

February 25, 2009
Belgian cornetist Harmen Vanhoorne will lead Leyland's assault at Blackpool on the weekend.


Paula Russell

Russell declines Leyland invite

January 16, 2009
Paula Russell has informed 4BR of her withdrawal from Leyland's recent invitation to fill its principal cornet seat.


Russell

New Principal at Leyland

December 30, 2008
Grand Shield champions announce Paula Russell as new Principal Cornet.


Walkley

Leyland and Walkely part company

December 04, 2008
Nick Walkley departs from Leyland as university comes first.


Leyland

London boost for Leyland

October 08, 2008
Grand Shield champs announce more star signings ahead of London assault.


Leyland

Baritone bonus for Leyland

September 05, 2008
Leyland sign Aussie baritone star for British Open assault.


Leyalnd

New duo at Leyland

July 16, 2008
Grand Shield winners announce two new signings ahead of the British Open.


Leyland

Leyland back on track

May 13, 2008
Leyland are back at the British Open — and delighted to have met a top priority for 2008.


Leyland logo

Aussie rules

May 11, 2008
Leyland MD Jason Katsikaris has spoken to 4BR about his delight at steering his band back to the British Open.


Sykes

Bone transplant at Leyland

April 17, 2008
Stephen Sykes is the new solo trombone at Leyland.


Nick Walkley

Leyland land Walkley

March 19, 2008
Return to top class banding for former Fairey and YBS player as he takes the top seat at Leyland.


Littlemore

Littlemore returns to Leyland

February 29, 2008
One of the foremost organisers and and backroom men in the business returns to Leyland after a decade away.


Katsikaris

Leyland appoint new MD

January 15, 2008
Jason Katsikaris departs BTM to become new MD at Leyland.


Leyland

Leyland confirm Gray departure

January 08, 2008
Leyland confirm that they have parted company with Russell Gray and are to team up with Howard Evans at RNCM Festival of Brass.


Gray

No more Gray days at Leyland

January 08, 2008
It appears that the partnership between Russell Gray and Leyland has come to an end.


Leyland and Brighouse set to boost charity funds

January 07, 2008
The long standing Ipswich Charity Concert Committee has announced that Leyland and Brighouse & Rastrick will help boost their funds in 2008.




RNCM

Research recognition for RNCM

January 8 • The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.


ODBBA

ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out

January 8 • You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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