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Ratby

Ratby Co-operative reaches milestone for fundraising project

October 09, 2024
The latest target has been met by the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation in their ambition to extend their musical home.


Ratby

Gray lead comes to an end at Ratby

May 14, 2024
The eight year musical partnership between Mareika Gray and Ratby Co-operative Band has come to an end.


Ratby

Musicwear adds to cooperative style

October 06, 2023
The leading musicwear providers has been making sure bands are looking their best for their forthcoming Royal Albert Hall appearance.


Ratby Mid

New concert march gets friendly dedication

September 14, 2023
A new brass band concert march by composer Richard Lambert has been given a special dedication after help to get it published.


Garman

Garman joins Ratby team

May 23, 2023
Nicholas Garman has been appointed conductor of the Ratby 'Mid' Band.


Chris Jeans

New Jeans to be worn at Ratby

May 11, 2023
The experienced Chris Jeans has joined the Ratby Band as its new Musical Director.


David Purkiss

Purkiss tenure comes to an end at Ratby

November 01, 2022
The successful and fulfilling six year musical association between David Purkiss and the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation has come to an end.


Ratby

Ratby open Hyperlink to London

October 11, 2022
Ratby Co-operative Band will be showcasing their Hyperlink preparations ahead of their trip to the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


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Daytime musical delight at Ratby

February 17, 2022
There was a hugely encouraging start for the Ratby Daytime Band as players far and wide enjoyed a lunchtime work out.


New signings

New additions at Ratby Mid Band

January 18, 2022
New faces young and old join the set-up at Ratby Mid Band in time for their assault on the Midlands Area title.


Ratby

Ratby savour congratulations

October 18, 2021
The Ratby Co-operative Band has thanked the banding community for their messages of support and congratulations following their outstanding Royal Albert Hall result.


Ratby

Recalling Ratby's National heroics

October 08, 2021
4BR catches up with Mareika Gray to talk about Ratby Co-operative's remarkable fifth place finish at the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall — one that came in just a three week period of preparation.


Ratby

Ratby to replace Desford at Albert Hall

September 10, 2021
The Ratby Co-operative Band has accepted the invitation to compete at the National Final following Desford's withdrawal.


Ratby

Ratby get together for lockdown release

December 07, 2020
A new CD release from the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation aims to bring joy to supporters and cash to the coffers.


Bland

Death of Howard Bland

April 30, 2020
The death has been announced of the respected band administrator Howard Bland.


Hood

Hood takes top man role at Ratby for Area

February 19, 2020
The respected cornet soloist Jamie Hood will make his contest debut with Ratby Co-operative Band at the forthcoming Midlands Area contest.


Luke Pallister

Pallister takes principal role at Ratby

August 31, 2019
Luke Pallister is set to become the new principal cornet at Ratby Co-operative Band following a final Open appearance with Leyland.


Buxton

Report & Results: 2019 Buxton Brass Band Festival

May 02, 2019
Ratby Cooperative lead the winners at a day of excellent music making as bands return to Buxton's wonderful Octagon Theatre.


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Tuba duo join Ratby

July 27, 2018
The Ratby Band will welcome two new foundation layers to their band...


Betty Anderson

Death of Betty Anderson

January 10, 2018
The death has been announced of Betty Anderson, one of the pioneering women of the brass band movement in the 20th century.


Signing

Ratby welcome new soprano

September 21, 2017
The talented Richard Bates has joined Ratby Band on soprano alongside a few more talented signings.


New MD

New MD in the Middle

March 29, 2017
Geoff Wood takes over the conducting duties at Ratby Co-operative Mid Band.


Dave Purkiss

Purkiss joins Ratby team

October 13, 2016
David Purkiss has been appointed as the new Associate Musical Director at Ratby Co-operative Band.


Mareika Gray

Gray set for pioneering link with Ratby

July 18, 2016
Mareika Gray has become the new professional MD at the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation — renewing a pioneering link with the past.


Michael Fowles

Fowles ends 12 year Ratby link

March 24, 2016
The 12 year musical partnership between Ratby Co-operative Band and Michael Fowles will come to an end at the Senior Cup in Blackpool in May.




Cory

Last chord for Cory legends

June 30 • The final notes of a decade of unprecedented success have been delivered by Glyn and Helen Williams at Cory Band.


Hepworth

Report & Result: Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 30 • The wizards of Hepworth pick up yet another march and hymn tune victory as they take the inaugural Red Admiral honours.


Crofton

Result: Wetherby Drovers March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 30 • Crofton Silver drive home with the top prize at Wetherby.


Mnozil

Mnozil Brass booked for Symphony Hall in 2027

June 30 • After their memorable performance in Birmingham on the weekend, over 650 tickets have already been snapped up for their 2027 return.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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