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Dennis Masters

Death of Dennis Masters

December 29, 2023
The passing has has been announced of the hugely respected conductor and adjudicator Dennis Masters, aged 100.


Masters

Masters celebration on 100th birthday

March 24, 2023
The brass band world will raise a glass in celebration this weekend on the 100th birthday of Dennis Masters.


Langley

Music in the park — with a difference

April 07, 2021
The sound of the Langley Band will be heard in a local park for their community to enjoy — but not quite in the traditional way...


Langley logo

Langley strengthens community links with new banding venture

September 26, 2016
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 Band

Langley's brace of success

July 27, 2013
The Langley Band and their players have been enjoying a highly successful weekend of music and award making.


Langley Band

Masters reaches 90

March 21, 2013
The great Dennis Masters will be celebrating his 90th birthday this weekend — so why not drop him a greeting!


Langley

Langley add to the ranks

March 02, 2012
The Langley Band has added new players to its ranks ahead of their Bedworth challenge.


Garry Cutt

Langley takes short Cutt to Harrogate

September 20, 2010
The Langley Band has been given a helping hand by Garry Cutt as they prepare for Harrogate.


Langley

Langley pride

March 16, 2010
Langley burst with pride after winning Midlands Area title.


Lanner gets huge back up

May 05, 2008
After their recent AGM the Lanner Band has now got a huge back up team of support.




Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


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


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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