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James Shepherd

James Shepherd funeral details

June 30, 2023
The funeral arrangements have been announced for the legendary cornet player James Shepherd.


James Shepherd

Death of James Shepherd

June 23, 2023
The death has been announced of the legendary cornet player James Shepherd.


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New recording to celebrate JSVB legacy

June 17, 2021
The first of a series of download albums aims to pay musical tribute to the musical talents of the unique James Shepherd Versatile Brass ensemble.


Legacy

Versatile Brass leaves its Legacy

January 13, 2016
The final ever concert performance by the James Shepherd Versatile Brass is now available on DVD.


James Shepherd

Last notes ring out for JSVB

December 19, 2015
43 years of fantastic music making comes to an end for the James Shepherd Versatile Brass group and its iconic founder.


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JSVB proceeds to go to National Childrens Band of Great Britain.

November 12, 2015
The proceeds of the last ever concert of the iconic James Shepherd Versatile Brass will be donated to a very special banding cause...


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Details announced of final JSVB concert

October 17, 2015
Details have been announced for the final James Shepherd Versatile Brass concert performance.


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Final coda reached for JSVB

September 13, 2015
The final musical coda has been reached for James Shepherd Versatile Brass — with the announcement of their final ever concert.


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Eager wait for JSVB Renaissance

September 12, 2014
The famous James Shepherd Versatile Brass ensemble will be releasing their first new commercial recording for 30 years later this month.


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Versatile composers wanted...

July 01, 2014
The world famous James Shepherd Versatile Brass group is looking for innovative composers to write for them.


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New MD takes the reins at JSVB

April 30, 2014
The experienced Martyn Evans joins a famous list of conductors to lead the equally famous James Shepherd Versatile Brass group.


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Web link for JSVB

December 31, 2013
The famous James Shepherd Versatile Brass ensemble has a 21st century presence to reach out to their global fans.


James Shpeherd

Triumphant return for JSVB

July 10, 2013
One of the most famous names in banding has made a triumphant concert return.




BrookWright

BrookWright Solo Competition finalists announced

August 25 • You can now vote for who you think should win the Under 18 and Over 18 categories of the 2026 BrookWright International Brass Solo Contest.


Climb every mountain

Wright & Round: Climb Ev'ry Mountain (Rodgers & Hammerstein arr. Philip Harper)

August 25 • You simply can't beat a belting classic from Julie Andrews...


bRASS IN cOCNERT

Brass in Concert Championship sold out

August 25 • There is not a seat left to be filled in the hall for the 49th Brass in Concert Championship this year.


British Open

British Open live-stream

August 24 • The 2026 British Open Championship will be live-streamed around the banding globe — so make sure you don't miss a note of the action.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wantage Silver Band

August 22 • Wantage Concert Brass (1st Section) are looking for a SOLO HORN and PERCUSSIONIST. Under the direction of our dynamic and inspiring MD Daniel Hall. This year we achieved 3rd at the L&SC regionals. We rehearse Tue & Fri 7:30pm- 9:30pm in our own bandhall


Ashington Colliery Band

August 20 • Front Row Cornet & Tenor Trombone. We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Band are looking for a percussionist, ideally tune although the ability to play an anvil is an absolute must! We play exciting music with lots of percussion so there's plenty to keep you occupied.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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