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Fond farewell for Bramley at Barnsley

October 02, 2018
Jacob Bramley heads for a new form of musical chemistry as he bids a fond farewell to Barnsley Brass.


Art

Historic links inspire inventive celebration of brass and coal

March 31, 2017
A wonderfully innovative artistic collaboration celebrating the 20th anniversary of the film 'Brassed Off!' joins art installations and music to poetry and remarkable re-constituted instruments — all inside a giant white cube in Yorkshire.


Welsh flag

Rushworth to lead Barnsley Brass

March 30, 2014
William Rushworth will continue to lead Barnsley Brass after encouraging Bradford start.


Grimey horns

Rushworth set for Barnsley baton at Bradford

January 10, 2014
Former Grimethorpe Colliery horn star to take the baton at Barnsley Brass for Yorkshire Area.


Barnsley

Read all about it! Barnsley changes name

October 02, 2013
The Barnsley Chronicle Band becomes Barnsley Brass.


4barsrest

Interview with Alex Francis

March 02, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Barnsley Metropolitan conductor Alex Francis


Barnsley

The Chronicles of Barnsley

February 01, 2011
Barnsley is in the news as they gain a paper sponsor.


BBS help a little Fox

October 07, 2009
Barnsley Building Society Band recently did their bit for a great charity.


Rushworth

New conducting duo at Barnsley

January 13, 2009
William Rushworth and Rob Straw are the new conducting team at Barnsley Building Society Band.


No credit crunch for Barnsley

December 04, 2008
The proposed merger of two Yorkshire Building Societies won't mean a credit crunch for Barnsely.


Gray days ahead at Barnsley

September 22, 2008
Russell Gray will lead Barnsley Building Society on the contesting stage over the next few weeks.


Changes on top at Barnsley

September 08, 2008
Barnsley Building Society Band make a couple of top changes.


Barnsley go all political

June 10, 2008
Barnsely Metropolitan Band recently appeared on the BBC Politics Show.


Bands on the Beeb!

January 30, 2008
Barnsley Metropolitan help local MP to get more funding for bands.


Wadsworth

Wadsworth departs from Barnsley

January 15, 2008
Kevin Wadsworth has announced his departure from Barnsley Building Society Band.




GUS Bugle

Results: 2026 West of England Bandsmen's Festival

June 21 • The GUS Band reclaims the famous Royal Trophy for the first time in 71 years on a wonderful day of music making in the sunshine in Bugle.


Queensbury

Last chord for Lewis at Queensbury Music Centre

June 21 • The double Yorkshire Area title winner thanks MD Chris Lewis after he decides to step down from conducting role.


Frank Mathison

Death of Frank Mathison

June 21 • The death has been announced of the former bass trombone player of the London Symphony Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Foden's

Foden's and friends...

June 21 • The North West Area champion was joined by six friendly bands for a great evening of community music making.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Alder Valley Brass

June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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