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Peter Fraser

Peter Fraser MBE funeral details confirmed

November 20, 2025
The funeral of the respected Scottish banding figure will take place later this month.


Peter Fraser MBE

Death of Peter Fraser MBE

November 07, 2025
The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's most significant administrators and banding personalities.


Kirkintilloch Band

Benson and Kirkintilloch tenure ends

September 05, 2025
The successful three year musical partnership between Hedley Benson and the Kirkintilloch Band has come to an end.


Peter Fraser

Long playing slice of Evans history helps future NYBBS youngsters

August 15, 2024
Sales from an 1986 LP recording of Kirkintilloch Band directed by the late great Richard Evans will help future generations of young players attend the annual NYBBS Summer Course.


Kirkintilloch

German detour for Benson

March 14, 2024
Fresh from leading Kirkintilloch Band to success in Scotland, MD, Hedley Benson will head to Germany this weekend to make a conducting debut with Brass Band Sachsen.


Kirkintilloch

Kirky open up for Band Supplies Challenge

November 14, 2023
You can hear the Kirkintilloch Band in preview action ahead of their Perth challenge this weekend — but make sure you follow the directions.


Kirkintilloch

Kirkintilloch pioneer Dementia Friends link

September 22, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band has become one of the first 'Dementia Friends' brass bands in country following a pioneering visit and training from Alzheimer Scotland.


kIRKINTILLOCH

Kirkintilloch pay musical tribute to much missed stalwart

June 28, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band has paid a wonderful musical tribute to honour the life and dedication to their band of the late Willie Tennant.


Tennant

Tennant concert almost full to the brim

June 14, 2023
There are only a few places left to fill to enjoy the celebration concert to honour the wonderful musical life of Willie Tennant.


Tennant

Tennant's excellence to be celebrated in fund raising concert

May 31, 2023
The remarkable musical life of Willie Tennant is to be marked in a special concert given by the Kirkintilloch Band this June.


Kirkictilloch

Kirky to showcase Knight life ahead of Scottish Championship

February 24, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band will showcase its preparations on the First Section test piece ahead of its Perth challenge.


Kirkintilloch

Kirkintilloch ready for new-build era

January 17, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band is approaching the Scottish Championships with renewed confidence after completing their rebuilding process with the addition of a new MD and principal cornet.


Tennant

Funeral service details for Willie Tennant

June 24, 2021
The funeral service details for the respected bandsman Willie Tenant have been announced.


cROSS

Death of Willie Tennant

June 10, 2021
The death has been announced of the remarkable Scottish bandsman, administrator and teacher Willie Tennant.


Peter Fraser

Fraser dedication marked with presentation

January 10, 2021
70 years of remarkable service to the Kirkintilloch Band by Peter Fraser MBE has been marked.


Jamie

Hood to make Kirky return for Cheltenham

September 06, 2019
The Swiss based Jamie Hood will return to Scotland next week to once again link up with the Kirkintilloch Band for their National Final challenge.


Roberts

Further strength in depth added to Kirky revival

October 30, 2018
New players and experienced conducing leadership further strengthen Kirkintilloch's long term rejuvenation plans.


Signings

Burns nights at Kirkintilloch

September 14, 2018
Kirkintilloch take another big step forward in their rejuvenation plans as they appoint a new Resident Conductor and add to their player ranks.


Kirky

Kirky aims to take first step back to brighter future in Perth

August 14, 2018
After enduring perhaps the most difficult period in its history, Kirkintilloch aims to return to the contest stage — but with long terms aims and objectives built on solid Scottish realism.


Kirly

Kirkintilloch forced to drop out of Scottish Championship

February 06, 2018
The former five time champion has taken the difficult decision not to compete at the forthcoming Scottish Championship as they look to retain Grand Shield status and build for future.


Signing

New principal signing at Kirkintilloch

June 28, 2017
Daniel de Gruchy-Lambert becomes the new principal cornet at Kirkintilloch Band in Scotland.


David Thornton

Thornton to link up with Kirkintilloch

May 17, 2017
David Thornton will link up with Kirkintilloch Band for the 2018 Scottish Championship.


Conductor hands

Munday nights are music nights at Kirkintilloch

April 26, 2017
The experienced Ray Munday has been appointed the Resident Conductor at Kirkintilloch Band.


Philip McCann

McCann makes welcome return to lead Kirkintilloch in Perth

February 09, 2016
Phillip McCann will lead Kirkintilloch's challenge at the Scottish Championship in Perth next month.


Kirkintilloch

New trio to boost Kirky Perth assault

February 01, 2016
The Kirkintilloch Band has announced a trio of new signings ahead of the Scottish Championship in Perth in March.




RNCM

Research recognition for RNCM

January 8 • The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.


ODBBA

ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out

January 8 • You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


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


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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