Lead-up to the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1, three performances of Silver Rose occurred within a week.
Lead-up to the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1, three performances of Silver Rose occurred within a week.
Tom Hutchinson and Cory Band, conductor Philip Harper, rehearsal July 2018
Tom Hutchinson and Cory Band, conductor Philip Harper, rehearsal July 2018
A wonderful musical link between Lydbrook Band and RSVP Bhangra Band was enjoyed by plenty of music enthusiasts in Coleford recently.
A wonderful musical link between Lydbrook Band and RSVP Bhangra Band was enjoyed by plenty of music enthusiasts in Coleford recently.
Cory Band and Tom Hutchinson (cornet), conducted by Philip Harper, recently rehearsed Liz's Slate, Sea and Sky during a very hot summer's evening at their regular rehearsal room
Cory Band and Tom Hutchinson (cornet), conducted by Philip Harper, recently rehearsed Liz's Slate, Sea and Sky during a very hot summer's evening at their regular rehearsal room
Proms in the Park, Speech House Hotel, Coleford, Conductor: Ian Holmes
Proms in the Park, Speech House Hotel, Coleford, Conductor: Ian Holmes
David Thornton gave his third performance of Robin Robin with pianist Keith Teepen in a programme at Emory University, USA,
David Thornton gave his third performance of Robin Robin with pianist Keith Teepen in a programme at Emory University, USA,
Chris Davies talks to composer Liz Lane after two minutes of silence for Liberation Day
Chris Davies talks to composer Liz Lane after two minutes of silence for Liberation Day
Slate, Sea and Sky, written for and recorded by Jim Hayes (Jonny Midnight) and the Scottish Co-op Band, Michael Fowles, was broadcast on the radio programme 'Sounds of Brass'
Slate, Sea and Sky, written for and recorded by Jim Hayes (Jonny Midnight) and the Scottish Co-op Band, Michael Fowles, was broadcast on the radio programme 'Sounds of Brass'
Liz was delighted to be invited to adjudicate again at the RWCMD Cory Band Composition Prize 2018
Liz was delighted to be invited to adjudicate again at the RWCMD Cory Band Composition Prize 2018
Family ensemble Corde di Gioia will premiere excerpts for Liz's newly written song cycle Brightest Day a Cloud at a charity concert, Classics for Peace
Family ensemble Corde di Gioia will premiere excerpts for Liz's newly written song cycle Brightest Day a Cloud at a charity concert, Classics for Peace
Tide and Time will receive further performances by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain at Cheltenham Town Hall on 6 April and Wells Cathedral on 7 April.
Tide and Time will receive further performances by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain at Cheltenham Town Hall on 6 April and Wells Cathedral on 7 April.
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The Royal Marines Band Service
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Part of the The Portsmouth Concert Season 2025-2026 collection
Portsmouth Grammar School, Portsmouth, England
Thursday, Feb 26 from 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm GMT
Overview
Join us for a spectacular evening of music and entertainment from the world famous Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines.
The Royal Marines Band Service returns to venues across Portsmouth for another exciting year of world-class music and entertainment. For more than 25 years the Portsmouth Concert Season has brought together the best of the Band Service with the Concert Band, soloists, singers, pianists, string orchestras and the unbeatable Corps of Drums. This year will be bigger and better than ever before, plus we’ll be taking you behind the scenes of the prestigious and internationally recognised Bandmasters Training programme, where talented musicians become the great conductors of the future. Be part of this exciting journey and experience beautiful music and unforgettable entertainment from some of the finest military musicians in the country.

Folk tales, myth and legend | Cumnor House Community Day, 3pm

Some of the best brass musicians in the world, at the peak of their powers, each presenting a programme of contemporary and traditional repertoire, along with major solo works, effortlessly linked by the inimitable Frank Renton.
Each band will be encouraged to present themselves in their best possible light, playing to their strengths and free of the stresses and strains of contesting.
The bands are:
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band: 10:30-11:15
Willebroek: 12:00-13:15
Black Dyke Band: 14:00-15:15pm
David Childs Solo Recital: 16:00-16:45
Flowers Band: 17:30-18:45
Foden's Band: 19:30-20:45