Aldbourne Band were delighted to welcome Ivan Meylemans back to the band room this weekend ahead of our performance with him at the British Open championship on Saturday 7th September! The band have been working hard on ‘The Lost Circle’ with MD Glyn Williams but as Glyn is otherwise occupied on the day, it has […]
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Aldbourne Band would like to bid a fond farewell to our Euphonium, Danny Jones, who will be joining the Cory Band after our appearance at the WEBB a regional contest in Torquay. Danny joined the band after a fabulous first appearance at the British Open on Peter Grahams Dynasty, and it’s gone from strength to
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Aldbourne Band is pleased to announce the appointment of a new flugelhorn soloist with immediate effect. Ffion Haf Morris has accepted the invitation from MD Glyn Williams to take up the opportunity as she joins fresh from a couple of years’ service in the Cory Band cornet section and more recently appearing as principal cornet with Llwydcoed Band at their National Brass
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🎺Aldbourne Band are delighted to announce two new signings to the cornet section as they look towards a busy autumn season! 🤝Jack Easterbrook-Grimmett joins the Dabchicks after an incredible 24 years at Hyde Band since starting in their training band! During his time with Hyde, Jack has undertaken the role of Band Manager and had
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Eb BASS VACANCY! Due to changing work commitments Aldbourne Band are looking for an experienced Eb bass player to join the team as they look towards the National Finals and Brass in Concert this autumn. The band rehearses on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8pm in the Aldbourne Memorial Hall under the direction of MD Glyn
Exciting times are afoot for the Aldbourne Band! After winning the West of England Championships, the band are busy preparing in earnest for both the British Open at Symphony Hall, Birmingham and the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall. The band are delighted that dynamic Belgian conductor Ivan Meylemans
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At a recent post-concert celebration Aldbourne musical director, David Johnson, shared some words of appreciation of the long service of 2nd Baritone player, Lionel Barnes, in recognition of his amazing 61 years in the band. ‘Li’ had started playing with Aldbourne at the age of 9 in 1956 being the third generation of his family
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