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Markham

Markham enjoy the craic on Irish tour

August 11, 2025
A cultural connection between Wales and Ireland based on music and friendship was enjoyed by Markham & District Band on their recent tour.


Markham

New trio joins Markham's ranks

September 10, 2024
Three new players add to the playing strength of Markham & District Band.


Rob Burnett

Burnett takes euph role at Markham

March 07, 2024
The experienced euphonium player Robert Burnett will perform with Markham & District Band at the forthcoming Welsh Regional Championships.


Gary Davies

Davies takes New Year baton at Markham

September 13, 2023
The experienced Gary Davies will take over as Musical Director of Markham & District Band


Markham and District

The oldest average tuba team in the UK?

September 09, 2022
Could these likely lads have the oldest average age (not playing ability) of any tuba team in the First Section in the UK.


Markham

Death of Jackie Billings

September 13, 2020
The death has been announced of Jackie Billings — a popular and respected player with the Markham & District Band.


Markham

New front Rowe added for Markham

March 09, 2016
Markham & District Band announces the appointment of Matthew Rowe as their new MD.


Gareth Pritchard

Pritchard takes on new MD role

January 23, 2013
Gareth Pritchard has added Markham & District to his MD CV.


Markham

Mutual parting of the waves for Seaman

July 23, 2010
After 13 years at the helm, Nigel Seaman and the Markham & District Band have decided to part company by mutual consent.




Tameside

Results: 2026 Tameside Whit Friday

June 2 • Foden's retain their Whit Friday title with a Presidential flourish in Tameside.


Scotland

Scottish banding battles for success

June 1 • A recent article in one of Scotland's leading newspapers has highlighted both the successes and challenges faced by its banding organisations.


Cross

Death of David Banwell

June 1 • The death has been announced of David Banwell, the widely respected former player, conductor and member of the 4BR team.


Whit Friday

Whitsuntide celebration on Radio 4

May 31 • The celebration of Whitsuntide in Saddleworth has been marked on Radio 4 — accompanied by brass band music


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 31 May • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Ithaca Brass

Tuesday 2 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Yorkshire Imperial - Roger Webster & The Colne Valley Male Voice Choir

Saturday 6 June • St George's Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford BD1 1JT


Crewe Brass

June 2 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET 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.


Crewe Brass

June 2 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb 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.


Crewe Brass

June 2 • 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.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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