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Friary Brass

Friary help Fireworks Night go off with a bang

November 07, 2024
Friary Brass has once again played its part in making Lewes live up to its title of 'Bonfire Capital of the World'.


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Friary's big response from Reading

October 23, 2024
London National finalists gained a big response from a smaller than usual audience at their recent Reading concert appearance.


Richard Starker

Straker strides out on Kensington return

October 12, 2024
The Friary Brass principal cornet will be back in Kensington this weekend putting himself to the test once more to raise funds for a great cause.


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Friary septet ready for Albert Hall debut

October 02, 2024
Seven players will make their Albert Hall National Final debut this weekend with Friary Brass Band.


Frairy Brass

Strictly limited pews for Friary

September 28, 2024
Friary Brass has been packing the concert audiences in despite other well known attractions on the night.


Cat and Ruth

100k Cat call to help raise funds for charity

September 10, 2024
Two musical friends will be pounding the roods for 100 kilometres to help raise funds for a wonderful charity.


Friary Brass

New trom addition at Friary Brass

August 21, 2024
Royal Albert Hall finalists add a new trombone player to their Dream ranks.


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Summer connections for Friary

August 16, 2024
Friary Brass Band has been making new links within its local community as they look forward to the second half of the contest year.


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Tuba addition at Friary

June 22, 2024
Music graduate Chris Pearce is the latest signing for London finalists.


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Carroll playing to help boost Friary

June 18, 2024
London finalists sign soprano player Glen Carroll as they look ahead to the Albert Hall and beyond.


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Friary to give Enigma preview

March 06, 2024
Friary Brass will be giving their supporters the chance to check their Enigma preparation ahead of their Stevenage challenge.


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Two new tuba signings for Friary Brass

February 27, 2024
Patrick Donovan and Cat Whittingham-Smith bring experience to the bass end of Friary Brass.


Frairy Brass

Friary additions as busy year unfolds

February 06, 2024
Friary Brass welcomes new players and a return to the concert stage as the 2024 starts to unfolds for Stevenage contenders.


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New home for Friary

December 19, 2023
A new home offers added benefits to Friary Brass Band as they also say welcome and goodbye to players.


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Christmas spirit flows for Friary

December 16, 2023
A trio of performances in a brewery, church and shopping centre round off a bust 2023 for Friary Brass Band.


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Friary firecrackers....

November 11, 2023
Friary Brass added to the entertainment for the crowds at the world's largest Bonfire Night procession.


Morgan Marston

Friary add to horn line-up

October 18, 2023
Friary Brass has welcomed Morgan Marston to their horn section as they continue to add to their playing ranks.


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Percussion addition at Friary ahead of National Final appearance

October 12, 2023
Martin Davies joins the percussion ranks of Friary Brass ahead of their Royal Albert Hall appearance next weekend.


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Friary celebrate 40th anniversary with tributes

October 05, 2023
Friary Brass was joined by former MD, Chris King and Brighouse & Rastrick cornet star Tom Smith to help celebrate their anniversary in musical style.


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Friary set for 40th anniversary

September 21, 2023
Friary Brass will mark its 40th anniversary next month with a special celebratory concert.


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Church convert adds to Friary attractions

August 04, 2023
Friary Brass has been packing the pews with new brass band converts.


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Presidential prelude to Friary coronation concert tribute

July 01, 2023
Frairy Brass recently enjoyed their concert appearance in Surrey under new MD Nigel Taken.


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Friary add to baritone section

June 29, 2023
Albert Hall National Finalist signs the experienced Jonti Smith on first baritone.


Chris King

King's reign ends at Friary

May 26, 2023
The 17 year partnership between Friary Brass and conductor Chris King has come to an end.


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Friary latest to link with Musicwear

May 17, 2023
Friary Brass sported their new polo shirt look at the British Open Spring Festival in Blackpool last weekend — thanks to musicwearetc.co.uk




Willebroek

Result: 2024 Belgium National Championships

December 2 • Brass Band Willebroek retains their Belgian title to book their berth in Stavanger, as section awards go to Brassband Bacchus, Brassband Panta Rhei, Brassband Zuid-Limburg and Academic Brass Band in Heist-op-den-Berg.


Rules

Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain

November 29 • New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards

November 28 • The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.


cooperationyouthband

New youth band launched by the cooperation band

November 28 • The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


HYDE BAND

December 1 • WE HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES (POSITIONS NEGOTIABLE) Come and join our friendly First Section Band based in the New forest, and enjoy working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contest.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

December 1 • Under our MD Brad Turnbull and with a varied and growing programme of events, Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a euphonium player to join our Championship Section band. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Olney Brass

November 28 • Olney Brass is currently seeking a talented player to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up towards 2025 and beyond: . . PRINCIPAL EUPHONIUM. . . We are an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band in our 50th year.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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