*
banner

Langley strengthens community links with new banding venture

If you are looking for some community based music making in the heart of the Black Country then the new Langley Community Band may be just the right place for you.

Langley logo
  A brand new community band has just been started by Langley in the heart of the Midlands

The Midlands based Langley Band has announced the creation of Langley Community Brass — a band that will cater for players of all abilities, ages and experiences in the heart of the Black Country.

The new community band, which will aim to meet monthly to prepare music for performances in the West Midlands area, is open to any brass or percussion players who are interested in a new experience.

Strengthening community links

Langley Band Chairman, Oliver Wilson told 4BR that he was delighted that the band was looking towards the future by strengthening its community links.

"138 years after Langley Band was formed, we are thrilled to be able to begin a brand new brass band,"he said. "We hope that the newly formed Langley Community Brass will provide a platform for players, young and old to come together to make music in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

If you know of anyone who would benefit from being part of a community band then please help us spread the word! Who knows what the future could hold for this new musical endeavour!"

We hope that the newly formed Langley Community Brass will provide a platform for players, young and old to come together to make music in a relaxed and enjoyable environmentChairman, Oliver Wilson

Further information

The exciting first rehearsal day and afternoon performance will be held on Saturday 15th October, (10.00am-4.00pm) at Warley Baptist Church, Castle Road East, Oldbury, B68 9BJ.

For further details please contact LCB MD Saphran Ali on: 07868991359 or by email on: langleycommunitybrass@outlook.com

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    


Besson

4BR Christmas Quiz

December 26 • How good is your brass band knowledge? Good enough to win a cornet and goodies for a young player?


Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


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


Dobcross Silver Band

December 29 • We are accepting applications for a 2nd BARITONE PLAYER after the Area contest in March.. As current NW Area 3rd Section Champions and 2025 National Champions we start our journey in the 2nd Section in 2026! Come and join our great Euph/Bari section!


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd