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Daniel Hall

Wantage welcome Hall to the rostrum

July 08, 2025
Daniel Hall has become the new conductor of Wantage Concert Brass.


Sheona White

Wantage to welcome White for packed day of music making

May 24, 2025
Sheona White will head to Wantage next month to lead a workshop and be the featured soloist.


Wantage

Wantage history brought to life at local Museum

March 13, 2025
The history and connection of Wantage Silver Band is now on display at its local museum.


Wantage

New cornet leads at Wantage

January 09, 2025
Russell Jackson take over the principal cornet role with Wantage Silver as Richard Selvidge takes new repiano role and the band welcomes a new student recruit.


cHRIS dAVIES

Davis becomes new MD at Wantage Concert Brass

May 31, 2024
The experienced Chris Davis OBE has become the new Musical Director of Wantage Concert Brass.


wANTAGE

Childs plans base camp assault on High Peak with Wantage

February 21, 2024
Dr Robert Childs has helped Wantage Concert Brass plan their 'High Peak' assault in Stevenage.


Wantage

New festive additions at Wantage

November 27, 2023
Santa brings an early festive music present of a new euphonium and baritone at Wantage Silver.


Wantage

New trio at Wantage

October 18, 2023
The Wantage Band has added a new flugel, tuba and percussionist to its ranks ahead of a busy Autumn and festive season.


Wantage Silver

Wantage look to build further on celebrations

September 27, 2023
A new rehearsal facility addition will help Wantage Silver Band link up further with their local community.


Wantage

Wantage aim for community engagement

June 09, 2023
The Wantage Band organisation will be displaying all its musical talents for their local community to enjoy over a pint throughout the summer.


Dylan Thomas

Welsh poet inspires new trombone work

June 07, 2023
The words of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas have inspired composer Gareth Trott to write a new trombone work to be premiered by Jonathan Pippen this weekend.


Paul Holland

Holland ends Wantage tenure as King steps into MD role

May 26, 2023
Paul Holland and Wantage Band reach a final chord as Chris King gets ready to take on a new MD role.


fLORNCE

New Maunders work to be premiered at Newbury Spring Festival series

April 20, 2023
The Triumph of Kakistocracy forms part of an ambitious programme by the Wantage Band at the prestigious Newbury Spring Festival.


Dewi

Welsh weekend at Wantage

February 07, 2023
Ian Porthouse and Dewi Griffiths lead a Welsh weekend of musical inspiration at Wantage.


Wantage signing

Wantage welcome Stewart for Red Priest

January 30, 2023
The experienced Scott Stewart will play solo trombone with Wantage Band at the forthcoming London & Southern Counties Area Championships.


Maunders

Wantage announce Maunders link for Newbury Festival

January 22, 2023
The Wantage Band will premiere a new work by award winning composer Florence Anna Maunders at the Newbury Festival in May.


Wantage

Busy start to 2023 for Wantage

January 09, 2023
There is an immediate new year focus of musical attention for Wantage Band as they look forward to concert and contest appearances boosted by new signing.


The Snowman

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

November 15, 2022
The Wantage Band will bring the magic of 'The Snowman' to their local audiences this Christmas.


Wantage

Youth and experience signings at Wantage

September 05, 2022
The ranks of Wantage Band are filled with the arrival of a grace of new signings.


Wantage

Wantage help make a Dent at Euros

August 30, 2022
Members of the Wantage Band organisation have helped launch the European Transplant & Dialysis Games in Oxford.


Wantage

New roles at Wantage

August 13, 2022
There has been a change in the euphonium and baritone personnel at Wantage Band.


Wantage Band

Wantage add to strength in depth

June 01, 2022
Three new signings add to the title winning potential of the Wantage Band following their Grand Shield podium finish.


Wantage

Wantage trio open up for Stevenage challenges

March 04, 2022
The three bands from the Wantage Band organisation will be showcasing their preparations for free this weekend.


wANTAGE

New baritone addition at Wantage

February 15, 2022
Ewan Rigby joins Wantage Band as their new second baritone player


Pippen

Pippen adds to musical partnership at Wantage

February 11, 2022
The experienced Jonathan Pippen has linked up with Wantage Silver Band to offer further musical stability.




Youth Fest

Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet

July 8 • BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.


Steve Phillips

Central England lead for Phillips

July 8 • The experienced Steve Phillips has become the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England.


Anthony Smith

New solo euphonium at Cory

July 8 • Anthony Smith becomes the new solo euphonium player at the Brass in Concert champion ahead of their British Open challenge.


Gota

Gota goodbye to Thomsen

July 8 • The successful musical partnership between Swedish champion Gota Brass Band and conductor Michael Thomsen has come to an end.


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Petworth Town Band

July 7 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, TUBA and BASS TROMBONE. We are an enthusiastic band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome you to join us and our inspirational MD Paula Streeter.


Epping Forest Band

July 7 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Concert Brass Poynton

July 4 • Concert Brass Poynton: No Contesting - Not a learners Band. Rehearse on Wednesday Evenings between 8.00 to 10.00pm (short comfort break). We seek a front row cornet and a Tenor Horn and A Tenor Trombone and Bass Trom too..


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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