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Murphy

Death of Eileen Murphy

December 26, 2020
The death has been announced of Eileen Murphy, the stalwart administrator and supporter of Marple Band.


Aviva Community Fund

Marple bid for funds

October 27, 2016
The Marple bid needs some help to get its hands on some uniform funding.


Conducting hands

Curtis takes the helm at Marple

September 28, 2016
The experienced Stephen Curtis will be taking over as conductor at Marple.


Marple Trophy

Report & Results: 2014 National Finals: Second Section

September 20, 2014
Emotional links to a glorious past are reconnected with Marple's National success at Cheltenham.


Mike Jackson

Marple's diamond geezer

December 20, 2013
They don't make bandsmen like Mike Jackson anymore, after the modest baritone players receives an award for his 60 years of service to the banding movement.


Marple Band

Marple reveals high principal

March 21, 2013
The Marple Band is still on a high after their remarkable return to contesting at the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool.


Beer and crisps for Marple

There's method in Marple's Brassed Off madness

May 31, 2012
Authentic method acting pays off for Marple in time for Whit Friday...


Webb heads for Marple

February 15, 2012
Star trombonist takes over the helm at Marple.


Quiet rebuilding work in Marple

July 07, 2010
Former British Open champions are taking a quiet road back to better days.


Marple set for redevelopment

April 10, 2008
For British Open Champions move out to new pastures with the promise of an exciting future ahead.




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


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


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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