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Jenkins

Armed Man comes to Swansea

October 18, 2025
Sir Karl Jenkins will lead the Aldbourne Band in the Welsh premiere of his new brass band version of 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' at the Brangwyn Hall on Sunday.


Danny Jones

Adams announce Jones addition to artist roster

August 27, 2025
Danny Jones, the solo euphonium player of Aldbourne Band has been signed to the artist roster of Adams Musical Instruments.


Karl Jenkins

Armed Man success for Aldbourne

August 12, 2025
The West of England Area champion has enjoyed acclaim after playing their part in a new take on Sir Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man'.


Sir Karl Jenkins

Aldbourne to lead Armed Man celebrations

July 13, 2025
The West of England Regional Champion will help lead the 25th anniversary celebrations of Sir Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' in two major concerts appearances this year with the composer.


Glyn

Williams to lead Aldbourne at majors

May 16, 2025
Glyn Williams will lead Aldbourne Band at the British Open, National Finals and Brass in Concert later this year.


Katrina

Marzella to lead Aldbourne BiC challenge

September 26, 2024
Katrina Marzella Wheeler will conduct the West of England contenders at the Brass in Concert Championships in November.


Meylemans

Aldbourne extras boosted by Meylemans return

September 02, 2024
New player signings and the return of Belgian conductor Ian Meylemans has given Open contenders an extra Symphony Hall boost.


Aldbourne

New flugel adds to Aldbourne's 2024 line-up

December 18, 2023
Ffion Haf Morris joins the trio of Jake Bartlett, David Richards and Emily Collins as part of the new look Aldbourne team for 2024.


Hyperlink

Aldbourne and Flowers open up on Hyperlink

October 13, 2022
If you are in the area of the two West of England representatives then get along and enjoy a sneak preview of the Peter Graham test-piece.


Aldbourne

Aldbourne looks to Europe for majors leadership

August 11, 2022
Ivan Meylemans and Erik Janssen will take the baton with the West of England Area champion at the British Open and National Finals later this year.


Glyn Williams

Interview with Glyn Williams

April 09, 2022
We catch up with the Cory euphonium star who recently led Aldbourne Band to their first top section Area success in 40 years in Cheltenham.


Wychavon

Report & Results: 2021 Wychavon Festival of Brass

October 30, 2021
Wychavon successes for Aldbourne, Eccles Borough, BD1 Brass, Wem Jubilee and Cross Keys Silver as the popular event in Evesham returns.


Helen Williams

Better even than Christmas!

May 28, 2021
Cory star Helen Williams inspires the next generation of young players at Aldbourne to make their own future appearance at Whit Friday.


Tidworth

Best feet forward...

March 30, 2021
The young players at Aldbourne Youth Band has just enjoyed a fantastic insight into the life of professional Army musicians.


Aldbourne

Aldbourne tribute to stalwart

February 22, 2021
The Aldbourne Band has paid tribute to it former President, Jesse Jones who has passed away.


Alburne

Aldbourne youth gain glimpse into possible Army future

January 26, 2021
Musician Robinson-Plain of the Band of the Household Cavalry was the inspirational guest on the Aldbourne Youth Band's recent Zoom get together.


Aldbourne

Aldbourne opt for duet approach to Open and National assault

August 03, 2019
West of England contenders to be conducted by the exciting brace of Ivan Meylemans and Lee Skipsey at Birmingham and London.


Glyn Williams

Aldbourne to get double euph lead

July 18, 2018
Glyn Williams joins David Thornton to spearhead the Aldbourne musical assault at British Open.


David Hirst

New Odyssey direction at Aldbourne

January 09, 2018
The experienced David Hirst will direct Aldbourne Band at the forthcoming West of England Area Championship in Torquay.


Aldbourne

Odds change at Aldbourne as Johnson leaves MD role

December 23, 2017
The eight year partnership between David Johnson and Aldbourne Band has come to an end after MD says the musical odds are no longer in his favour.


Aldbourne

Aldbourne keep dry with their musical focus

September 06, 2017
Aldbourne Band's final 'Pond Concert' proved to be a splendidly dry and wry occasion.


Aldbourne

Quintessentially perfect English...

August 14, 2017
Aldbourne entertain their audience amid a backdrop that could have come out of an episode of The Archers....


Aldbourne

Friends boost Aldbourne coffers

June 06, 2017
The Aldbourne Band has some very generous friends it seems after they give them a co-operative boost.


Lionel Barnes

Aldbourne mark 61 years of remarkable Barnes

April 20, 2017
61 years of amazing baritone playing service by Lionel Barnes has been marked by the Aldbourne Band.


Lone Wolf

Aldbourne unleash their Lone Wolf

October 04, 2016
The Aldbourne Band will be holding their open rehearsal on 'Journey of the Lone Wolf' tonight.




Bousfield

Bousfield set for Welsh appearance

January 30 • Ian Bousfield will head to Cardiff next month to showcase Buxton Orr's 'Trombone Concerto' and Grant Kirkhope's 'KirkFeld Concerto'.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

January 30 • Sandy and Simon take a look at the growing success of day time banding as well as a few things that are good, bad and dodgy in the banding world...


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

January 30 • More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.


BrookWright Music

Major Trade partnership link for BrookWright Music

January 30 • New partnership deal sees Trade Central, part of The Salvation Army's USA Central Territory, become an official distributor for BrookWright Music.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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