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Mathison

4BR Monday Interview with Frank Mathison

June 07, 2021
The great brass musician Frank Mathison performs his final chord aged 93 as he retires from playing...


Frank

You are never too old to start a new musical challenge...

February 07, 2021
The great Frank Mathison is itching to get back to band after a spell in hospital — with a new musical career opening up for him aged 92, on cornet.


Naylor

Scouting honour for horn star

July 25, 2020
Andrew Naylor of Friendly Brass Band near Sowerby Bridge will gain one of the highest awards in the scouting movement duo to his wonderful tribute playing week in week out for the NHS.


Music

Friendly resident welcome for Griffin

August 13, 2019
The Friendly Band looks forward to world premiere with newly appointed Composer in Residence, Ashley Griffin


Frank Mathison

Mathison's Air...

March 06, 2019
The great Frank Mathison will gain new fans across the world today after his story will be featured in the Daily Express newspaper..


Sowerby Bridge

Brindle in the box at Sowerby Bridge

April 19, 2013
Gareth Brindle will be the man in the box at the forthcoming Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest.


Friendly Band

Results: 2012 Friendly Band Slow Melody & Quartet

May 31, 2012
There was a fine turn out at the recent Friendly Band Slow Melody & Quartet Contest — from young 'uns to wrinklies!


Friendly Band

Sowerby Bridge looks for friendly entrants

April 21, 2012
The popular Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody Contest is looking for entrants...


Friendly Band

Thompson set for Friendly role

April 18, 2011
Barry Thompson will be the man to impress at the forthcoming Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody Competition.


Friendly Band

Get ready to get Friendly

April 04, 2011
The entry forms are waiting for you for the Friendly Band Annual Slow Melody & Quartet Contest.


Friendly

Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Solo & Quartet Contest

May 06, 2009
Last call for entries. Get them in and start polishing those solos and quartets up!


Friendly

Friendly welcome awaits

March 31, 2009
A good turn out of young players is hoped for at the forthcoming Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody and Quartet contest. Get your entries in!


Friendly

Results: Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Solo & Quartet

May 18, 2008
A great turn out of competitors at Sowerby Bridge where the playing went on all day...


Friendly Band

Friendly Band Slow Melody

April 17, 2008
Get your entries in quick as the Friendly Slow Melody and Quartet Contest is filling up — fast!


Friendly Band

Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Contest

March 14, 2008
Details of Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody and Quartet Contest have been released.




Swiss National Youth

Live broadcast 50th celebrations for Swiss Youth Band

July 13 • You can enjoy the special anniversary concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland and friends today.


LEEDS bEST OF bRASS

Leeds Best of Brass series launched

July 13 • Eight top level bands will be featured at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the new season of 'Best of Brass' concerts.


Sir Karl Jenkins

Aldbourne to lead Armed Man celebrations

July 13 • 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.


Tewit

Tewit take delivery of new instrument set

July 13 • Tewit Silver Band's musical progress is boosted by the purchase of a complete set of Besson instruments.


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


Ilkeston Brass

July 11 • We are looking for additional cornet players to join us – positions negotiable! Ilkeston Brass is a friendly 4th section band with a long history based in the SE of Derbyshire.


Olney Brass

July 11 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking a talented player to fill the following vacancy, in order to strengthen their line up: Eb BASS. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.


Olney Brass

July 10 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking talented players to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up: SOLO CORNETS. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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