*
banner

New MD at Thornbury Castle

Geraint Barnes is the new MD at Thornbury Castle Band.

 

Thornbury Castle Band have recently appointed a new Musical Director Geraint Barnes.

In the very short time that Geraint has been with the band he has brought lots of new ideas and masses of enthusiasmThornbury Castle Band

New ideas

The band were formerly the Thornbury Junior Band but became independent and renamed in 1990 as Thornbury Castle Band and has a healthy mix of children and adults.

A spokesperson told 4BR: "In the very short time that Geraint has been with the band he has brought lots of new ideas and masses of enthusiasm."

Contest debut

The band has recently performed in a number of carol concerts in the Thornbury area and have created a new web-site.

The spokesperson added: "It's a really exciting time to be at the band at the moment as it plans to compete in Section D for its first ever time in 2010 and to undertake many concerts and record a CD later in the year."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Touch of Brass

Radio: Touch of Brass

December 21 • It's a live show today from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges — so why not join them this evening at 6.00pm.


That's Not Banding

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 13

December 21 • Ho! Ho! Ho! Tom and Chris are full of Christmas spirit and festive fun for their latest podcast.


Cory

Cory appoint new principal cornet

December 21 • Kyle Lawson is to head from New Zealand to become the new principal cornet of Cory Band in the New Year.


4BR Review

4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast

December 16 • The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


wantage silver band

December 17 • . Wantage Concert Brass (First Section) are looking to fill the positions of Solo Euphonium, First Baritone and Bass Trombone ASAP. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Friday, 7:30-9:30pm, led by their dynamic MD Daniel Hall..


Banks Brass Band

December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd