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Shaun Elliott

Death of Shaun Elliott

September 20, 2024
The death has been announced of the respected former player and Chairperson of the Staffordshire Band.


Staffordshire

Staffs delight at Williams lead

August 29, 2023
The successful musical partnership between Staffordshire Band and MD Craig Williams has been renewed following recent changes.


Staffs

Staffs rooms for additions to Area ranks

January 12, 2023
Bethan Brown and Bo-Rong Li join Staffordshire Band as they prepare to defend Midlands First Section Area title.


Stafforsshire

Staffordshire add to on-line presence

December 06, 2022
The Staffordshire Band has given itself an early Christmas present with its new website.


sTAFFORSHIRE

Midlands trio gain Childs play insight

September 09, 2022
The Staffordshire, City of Birmingham and Amington Bands enjoy the performance spotlight of Dr Robert Childs ahead of their Cheltenham National Finals appearances.


Staffordhsure

Staffordshire to return to Spring Festival

October 09, 2021
A delighted Staffordshire Band will return to the Senior Trophy in 2022 following their qualification at the recent Bolsover Festival of Brass.


Stafford

Staff welcome new signings

February 12, 2019
The Staffordshire Band has welcomed a number of new signings ahead of the Midlands Area Championships.


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New leadership at Staffordshire

October 09, 2018
Craig Williams becomes the Musical Director of the Staffordshire Band


Bedworth

Report & Result: 2018 Midlands Regional Championships: First Section

March 10, 2018
Staffordshire, Foresters Brass and Enderby are finals bound after success in Bedworth


Staffs Band

Elliott returns to lead Staffs revival

July 25, 2017
The return of former Chairman Shaun Elliott comes with the promise of a bright and exciting future.


Shaun Elliott

No more house of Elliot after 20 years

August 12, 2016
The highly respected Shaun Elliott has stepped down from the role of Chairman with The Staffordshire Band after two decades of administrative leadership.


John Pippen

Pippen to pop up at Staffs

April 19, 2016
The Staffordshire Band has announced that Jonathan Pippen will take on the role of Associate Conductor.


Staffordshire Band

New principal lead at Staffordshire

March 30, 2016
Sheila Draycott has been appointed as the new principal cornet of the Staffordshire Band.


sTAFFORDSHIRE

Trombone quartet with a difference for Staffs

October 31, 2015
There was a trombone quartet with a difference at the the recent concert given by the Staffordshire Band.


Staffordshire Band

Made in Taiwan for Staffs...

October 14, 2014
The exciting euphonium talent of Tzu-Hsiang Lin takes up his new role as solo euphonium with the Staffordshire Band.


Staffordshire

Staffs welcome new quartet

January 25, 2014
The Staffordshire Band has welcomed a quartet of new players to the ranks.


Ian Porthouse

Porthouse joins Staff room

October 03, 2013
Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse joins the new conducting team at Staffordshire.


Staffordshire logo

Associate Staffs appointment

April 18, 2013
David Purkiss is the new Associate Musical Director at Staffordshire Band.


Staffordshire Band

Staffs welcome back tuba star

March 23, 2013
Tuba star Tony Whittingham made a spectacular return to his old band at Bedworth.


Eric Elliott

Death of Eric Elliott

November 28, 2012
The death has been announced of Eric Elliott, the highly respected President of the Staffordshire Band.


Stafforshire

Staff welcome new trio

October 16, 2012
The Staffordshire Band welcomes a trio of new young players.


Stafforsshire

Death of Staff stalwart

December 01, 2011
The death has been announced of Eric Handford, a stalwart of the Staffordshire Band.


Seaman

Staffs opt for Nigel Seaman

October 03, 2011
The Staffordshire Band announce new professional appointment.


Staffodshire

Staffs take Forest residency

June 14, 2011
The Staffordshire Band to take up residency in premier arts centre.


Seaman

Staffs opt for Nigel Seaman

May 04, 2011
The experienced Nigel Seaman will head Staffordshire's challenge at the Grand Shield and Masters.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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