*
banner

Davis Dronfield partnership comes to an end

The successful five and a half year musical partnership between John Davis and Dronfield Genquip Band has come to an end.

John Davis
 

4BR has been informed that the musical partnership between conductor John Davis (above) and Dronfield Genquip Band has come to an end.

Titles

During his five and a half year tenure, the MD led the band to consecutive Fourth Section titles at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship, qualified for the National Finals three times and gained promotion from the Fourth to the Second Section, winning the Yorkshire Third Section Regional title in 2013.

Dramatic rise

Band spokesperson Adrian Wood told 4BR: "Under John’s leadership, the standard of the band rose dramatically. There have been many enjoyable concerts and events, and we would not be where we are today without his hard work."

He added: "The band would like to publicly thank John for the huge amount of time and effort he put in during his years as Musical Director and wish him the very best for the future.

With numerous other contest wins it is safe to say that John’s influence put Dronfield Band back on the banding map."

With numerous other contest wins it is safe to say that John’s influence put Dronfield Band back on the banding mapBand spokesperson Adrian Wood

Thanks

John himself added: "I would like to place on record my thanks for the five and a half wonderful years I have had the privilege of being the band’s Musical Director.

Also for the collective and individual friendships made in this time and for the wonderful times we have had together."

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    


Mark Glover

Glover makes mark in Valencia

July 2 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band solo euphonium Mark Glover was a guest artist at the recent International Tuba and Euphonium Conference in Spain.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

July 2 • More great brass music over the airwaves with Martin Upfold and Julie Hedge.


Cory

Last chord for Cory legends

June 30 • The final notes of a decade of unprecedented success have been delivered by Glyn and Helen Williams at Cory Band.


Hepworth

Report & Result: Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 30 • The wizards of Hepworth pick up yet another march and hymn tune victory as they take the inaugural Red Admiral honours.


Brass Bands England - Brass Band Week

Saturday 5 July • Nation wide


Besses Boys' Band - Besses Boys' Band Summer Concert

Saturday 5 July • The Derby High School, Radcliffe Rd, Bury BL9 9NH


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Sunday 6 July • Community Church Putney, Werter Road. SW15 2LL


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


Linthwaite Band

July 1 • We are a friendly 4th section contesting band with various engagements throughout the year, and currently have a vacancy for a cornet player (position negotiable) and are keen to fill the position. Please see contact details below.


Newport Borough Brass Band

July 1 • We are inviting applications for the position of Principal Cornet. . Would you like to be a part of the process to lead & shape the future of the band? Newport Borough Brass Band are looking for a dynamic Principal Cornet player to lead the team.


Newport Borough Brass Band

July 1 • We are inviting applications for the position of Musical Director.. The band are looking for a positive and dynamic leader who can further develop our players skills & aid us in our aspirations of reaching the 1st section.


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd