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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.




4BR

4BR Review — Episode 23

October 10 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall in London last weekend — and some of the questions that arose from it.


Gregson

Gregson set for Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance

October 10 • Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' is to be performed by the symphonic brass and percussion ensemble of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra later this year.


Navigation Inn

Time please — as Navigation Inn closes doors...

October 10 • The most famous brass band pub in the world has closed its doors — perhaps for the very last time.


Blackford

Orbital countdown for Tredegar

October 10 • The fourth of the commissioning bands will perform Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' in West Sussex later today as Tredegar get ready for lift off in Ardingly.


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Bedford Town Band - Autumn Concert also featuring our Academy

Saturday 10 October • Putnoe Heights Church. Putnoe Heights. Bedford MK41 8EB


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Epping Forest Band

October 8 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Bedford Town Band

October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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