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Desford at the Albert Hall in 2012

No Desford defence at Bedworth

February 20, 2013
Reigning Midlands champions to take time out and observe as they opt out of Nationals.


Desford in action

Desford's pink tribute

October 19, 2012
Desford will take to the stage at the Albert Hall with a slightly different uniform this year.


Desford in Singapore

Desford set for Asian Explosion

June 01, 2012
Desford are on their way to Singapore to take part once more in the Brass Explosion Festival with friends James Morrison and Steven Mead.


Watson

Desford pay Watson tribute

February 08, 2011
Desford pay tribute to former conductor James Watson.


Cutt

Cutt above the rest

October 06, 2010
Desford are enjoying teaming up with Garry Cutt for their National assault on the weekend.


Desford

Desford explode in the East

June 17, 2010
Desford's latest Far East tour proves to be a huge success — with plans for a visit to China in the future.


Marzella

Marzella heads to the Far East

May 26, 2010
Baritone star set to perform in the Far East with Desford this week.


Desford

Desford duet

May 12, 2010
Two Desford players to engage in a bit of marriage music.


Desford

Thriller in Manilla for Desford

April 14, 2010
Long haul trip for Desford as they head to the Far East and Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines for 10 day tour under Jason Katsikaris.


Money

2010 Money List

March 30, 2010
After the mad month of March, Desford remains on top of the money making tree for 2010, although rivals are starting make their mark.


Ward

New resident on the Ward

February 25, 2010
John Ward takes up appointment as resident conductor with Desford Colliery.


Gourlay

Gourlay to Open for Desford

June 09, 2009
Desford to team up with James Gouraly for British Open and National Finals.


Desford

Desford set for Masters Gala Concert.

May 12, 2009
Reigning champions Desford Colliery to head 21st celebrations at Masters.


Desford

Kat's whiskers for Desford

May 08, 2009
Champions opt for Jason Katsikaris for All England Masters International title defence.


Cumby

Cumby delight

January 22, 2009
The Butlins Best Soloist talks exclusively to 4BR about her delight at winning the Geoff Dove Award – as well her interesting background and entry into the mysterious world of top section brass banding…


Britt

Britt ends tenure at Desford

November 10, 2008
Desford soprano star Martin Britt calls time after 12 memorable years.


Davoren

Phoenix Nights for Desford

October 02, 2008
Masters Champions team up with composer Tom Davoren to raise a Phoenix from the flames.


Desford

Desford up for auction

July 15, 2008
Masters and Mineworkers Champs up for sale — all for a great twin cause.


Desford principal tuba prize

May 29, 2008
Jonathan Truscott wins prestigious RAFMS competition.


Desford

Desford delight

May 27, 2008
Three major victories in 2008 sees contesting delight at Desford.


corn exchange cambridge

Results: 2008 International Masters

May 25, 2008
Results from the 2008 All England Masters International from the Corn Exchange, Cambridge.


Russell

Russell heads for Desford

May 20, 2008
Brisbane XLCR Principal to make Desford debut at Masters.


Desford

Desford make it two out of two

March 13, 2008
It's two out of two for Desford in 2008 as the Midlanders take the regional title for a 13th time.


Desford

Divine double delight for Desford

January 21, 2008
Desford retains its Mineworkers title with some divine inspiration.




Gray

Tributes for Gray as conductor announces Eccles departure

March 31 • Thanks and best wishes as 16 year partnership between Mareika Gray and Eccles Borough comes to an end.


Brass Band Week

Banding campaigns return this summer

March 31 • Brass Band Week and Proms in the Park return this Summer — so make sure you reach out and connect with your local communities.


gALASHILS

Report & Results: 2026 SBBA Solo & Ensemble Championships

March 31 • There was a fantastic day of competitive solo and ensemble action to enjoy at Bellshill Salvation Army Centre.


BBW

March Edition of Brass Band World magazine out now

March 31 • The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with interviews, articles, reviews and news...


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Thornton Cleveleys Band

March 31 • MD VACANCY. Are you the missing piece to our FULL BAND?. We are a NW 3rd section band looking for our new MD. We are based just outside of Blackpool close to the M55 motorway. Mon+Thurs rehearsals.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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