*
banner

Fribourg appoint MD as new MD

Brass Band Fribourg appoint 27 year old Maurice Donnet-Monay as their new Musical Director.

Maurice Donnet
 

Four times Swiss National Champion, Brass Band Fribourg, has announced the appointment of Maurice Donnet-Monay as its new Musical Director.

He takes over the role from Frederic Theodoloz, who led the band from 2012, winning the National title in his first year.

Immediate

The 27 year old will take on his new role with immediate effect and will work closely with visiting musical advisor, Dr Robert Childs.

Maurice lives in Fully in the canton of Valais and holds a Master Performance in conducting wind ensembles, orchestras and brass bands. He graduated from Bern University of the Arts, where since 2013, he has studied composition under the guidance of Xavier Dayer.

The 27 year old will take on his new role with immediate effect and will work closely with visiting musical advisor, Dr Robert Childs4BR

Experience

In 2014, he won first prize at the prestigious London Classical Soloists Competition & Masterclass and currently conducts Fribourg's A and B Bands, as well as the Orchestral Ensemble Polygon, Brass Band Junior Valaisan and the Belp Orchester.

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    


Whit Friday

Tameside ready for Whit Friday contest day

June 13 • Tameside is ready to welcome the bands and supporters at each of its 11 venues this year.


Whit Friday

Saddleworth Whit Friday Contests

June 13 • There is plenty of competitive music making to enjoy at the 11 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday venues this year.


Whit Friday

Whit Friday focus of celebrations and competitions

June 13 • It's the day when banding hits the streets in Tameside and Saddleworth.


NYBBGB

Quartet of youthful premieres to be showcased by NYBBGB

June 12 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase four world premieres as part of its Sumer Course Concert in London.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


West Wycombe Brass Band

June 11 • We are looking for players. Flugel and Horns. Positions negotiable . Non contesting, easy going, friendly band. Sensible engagement list. Some instruments available. Playing or returning, come along and see for yourself.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • 2nd Trombone - come and join our amazing trombone section in Rushden Town Band. A varied engagement schedule as well as a tour every other year.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • B flat bass position for this fun-loving, 1st Section East Midlands band. Varied engagement schedule including a tour every other year.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd