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2011 Whit Friday — Contest gallery

Goldy Solutions Ian Clowes was out and about on Whit Friday to catch some memorable images of the day...

West Ho
Westward Ho for City of Chester's baritone player...

March
And there he is on the march...

Freizeland
Friezing cold...

Con Club
David Cameron's Whit Friday retreat...

emley
Abigail Irwin holds Emley high...

Garry Hallas
Raising the standard of Emley's conducting. Garry Hallas gets a bit of help...

Stwerad
There is always a need for help on Whit Friday...

Longridge
My back hurts....

Dobcross
A famous stop off for any band on Whit Friday...

Ecclestone
Come follow the band...

Bra Man
Double B sized cup mutes are at hand...

Hola Girls
Exotic music making...

Dave Roberts
The band went that way... Dave Roberts points in the right direction.

Floodlights
Floodlit banding...



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


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


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.


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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