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Grimethorpe set for Titchmarsh

January 20, 2010
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is to play its part in remembering the Miner’s Strike on the Alan Titchmarsh Show this Thursday afternoon.


Gourlay

Gourlay caught for posterity

November 21, 2009
Following his ABBA tribute at Brass in Concert, rare footage of James Gourlay's first performance has been found...


Grimethorpe

New quartet at Grimethorpe

November 04, 2009
Another top band rings the changes, with a quartet of new players at Grimethorpe.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe set for London

September 08, 2009
Grimethorpe will be in London after all.


Grimethorpe

Death of former Grimethorpe star

June 23, 2009
The death of former Grimethorpe horn player Bryan Smith has been announced.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe out of English Nationals

May 29, 2009
Grimethorpe pull out of English National Championships.


Dodd

Best man Dodd

May 05, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Michael Dodd, the Best Instrumentalist at the 2009 European Championships.


Grimethorpe

Grimey to continue sponsorship

February 21, 2009
English National Champions set to continue support of workshop.


Grimethorpe

All smiles at Grimethorpe

February 18, 2009
Grimethorpe recently helped out two budding conducting talents at Durham University.


Westacott

Westacott delight at Grimey appointment

February 11, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Robert Westacott about his appointment at Grimethorpe.


Westacott

Westacott takes Grimethorpe top seat

February 10, 2009
Grimethorpe announce a quartet of new signings – with Robert Westacott confirmed as the new principal cornet with immediate effect.


Withington

Business as usual for Withington

January 29, 2009
Allan Withington talks exclusively to 4BR about the Norwegian Nationals, his Conductors Summer School and 'business as usual' at Grimethorpe.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe hit the red tops

January 26, 2009
The ongoing Grimethorpe saga has now reached the red top newspapers...


Crowther

Crowther departs from Grimethorpe

January 23, 2009
Shaun Crowther talks exclusively to 4BR about his decision to leave Grimethorpe and what has been going on since the departure of Roger Webster from the band.


Webster

Webster talks about Grimey departure

January 07, 2009
Roger Webster talks exclusively to 4BR about his departure from Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Grimethorpe

Shock departures at Grimethorpe

December 23, 2008
Roger Webster and Ian Shires services are 'terminated' at Grimethorpe with immediate effect.


Gourlay

Gourlay becomes new MD at Grimethorpe

December 04, 2008
James Gourlay teams up with Allan Withington and Phillip McCann as new conducting trio at English Champions.


Grimethorpe

Grimey workshop success

November 01, 2008
The lads of Grimethorpe help in providing a fantastic workshop day for the Yorkshire & Humberside Association.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe set to display National credentials

October 08, 2008
Grimethorpe set for an open National rehearsal on Thursday. All are welcome!


Morley

Deano heads for home!

September 05, 2008
Dean Morley will be making a return visit to the UK for the British Open. Kebab shops and pubs in Birmingham have been warned!


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Rankings: July update

July 04, 2008
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest.com Rankings sees Grimethorpe Colliery Band return to the top spot.


Grimethorpe

Psalm again for Grimethorpe

June 28, 2008
Allan Withington and Grimethorpe Colliery Band retain English National title.


Grimethorpe

Grimey celebrate double win

June 28, 2008
Grimethorpe set to celebrate after retaining English title.


Cutt

Cutt leaves Grimethorpe

May 29, 2008
Garry Cutt and Grimethorpe Colliery part company.


Grimethorpe

Grimey to go dutch

March 13, 2008
The National Champion is getting ready for a trip to the Netherlands at the end of this month.




New Zealand

New Zealand National bands face financial challenges

February 2 • BBNZ President says its National Secondary Schools Band, National Youth Band, and National Band of New Zealand are in need of financial support after grant bids fail.


4BR review

4BR Review — Episode 15

February 1 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at a memorable RNCM International Brass Band Festival, as well as look forward to the Norwegian Championships and more...


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe to support a Day to Remember

February 1 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band will add their musical sparkle to a concert that aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society


UniBrass Championships

UniBrass Championships countdown now on

February 1 • There are now just a couple of weeks to go before the student banding world heads to Newport — so why not go along and enjoy the action.


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


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


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


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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