News / The GUS Band
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New signings boost GUS ranks ahead of Area challenge
March 06, 2020
The GUS Band will take to the stage at Bedworth with two new cornet players in the ranks.
New role for Sheppard at GUS
January 28, 2020
The GUS Band has strengthened its musical connection to composer Mike Sheppard.
New trom signing at GUS
November 28, 2019
The GUS Band has welcomed the signing of their new solo trombone player Alan Gifford.
GUS to give Royal send off to Waterman
October 08, 2019
This weekend will see the respected Nathan Waterman take his final bow with the GUS Band.
GUS link with new composer in residence
August 31, 2019
The GUS Band has announced a Composer in Residence musical partnership with Mike Sheppard.
The name of The GUS Band returns to the stage
May 01, 2019
One of the most evocative names in banding has made a rebranded return.
Seascapes return for Jeans
March 08, 2019
Chris Jeans has enjoyed his return to tackling 'Seascapes', 31 years after he first played it in winning the National title with Desford at the Royal Albert Hall.
Chris Jeans takes baton at GUS Band
November 27, 2018
The acclaimed trombone soloist takes on the role of Artistic Director of Music with Midlands champion, GUS Band
Legends of Brass — Episode 2: David Read (Part 1)
October 25, 2018
In the first of a two part interview 4BR Editor Iwan Fox taks to David Read MBE about his playing career...
GUS add youth to their Albert Hall experience
October 02, 2018
The Midlands Champion has added the signing of talented young percussionist to their ranks at the Royal Albert Hall.
Death of Terry Hext
September 27, 2018
The death has been announced of former GUS Band trombonist and highly respected conductor and music retailer Terry Hext.
Cooke circumnavigates to new musical port in Stavanger
September 12, 2018
The five year partnership between Adam Cooke and GUS Band will end later this year as he moves to Norway to become the full time Resident Conductor at Stavanger.
Report & Result: 2018 Midland Regional Championships: Championship Section
March 11, 2018
Virtuosi GUS makes it five wins in a row in Bedworth as they head to London from the number 1 draw with Desford in tow.
Youth and experience added to Virtuosi GUS line-up
February 05, 2018
Two new signings add to the ranks at Virtuosi GUS ahead of Area title defence.
Butlins champion boosted by pre-Skegness signings
January 07, 2018
Virtuosi GUS will defend their Butlins title with a trio of new signings.
Young stars get deserved Christmas gifts at Virtuosi GUS
December 29, 2017
Two rising stars received special gifts for Christmas from Virtuosi GUS
GUS take White approach
September 08, 2017
Midlands Area champion Virtuosi GUS sign Matthew White as their new solo euphonium.
Report & Results: 2017 Midlands Championships: Championship Section
March 12, 2017
An impressive Virtuosi GUS emphatically make it four wins in a row in Bedworth, as a rejuvenated Thoresby Colliery join them in Kensington in October.
World Rankings — February update
February 04, 2017
Virtuosi GUS's win at Butlins sees the Midlands-based band march in to top 10.
Report & Results: 2017 Butlins Mineworkers Championships: Championship Section
January 15, 2017
Virtuosi GUS takes the £10,000 and first place in the Blue Riband event at Skegness bringing to an end Flowers Butlins dominance.
Personal link brings bands together for charity cause
September 02, 2016
Virtuosi GUS and Staines Lammas Bands come together to help a wonderful charitable cause.
Gresswell helps boost GUS foundations
April 12, 2016
Yamaha Neo Performing artist Simon Gresswell has been helping boost the confidence of the foundation builders at Virtuosi GUS Band.
GUS to celebrate Gregson 70th
March 19, 2016
The newly crowned Midlands Regional Champions, Virtuosi GUS will be celebrating the 70th birthday of composer Edward Gregson next month.
New Fountain lead at Virtuosi GUS
October 17, 2015
Thomas Fountain has been appointed the new principal cornet of Virtuosi GUS Band — taking over the role from his brother.
