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, the Park Hall, Treorchy, Wales. Prior to the rehearsal, Liz chatted to the band and explained the concept behind the title and music. A video of the rehearsal will shortly be available.
Slate, Sea and Sky was originally written in 2016 and recorded by Jim Hayes with the Scottish Co-Op Funeralcare Band, conductor Michael Fowles. The CD can be ordered on Amazon.
Brand new wind band arrangement of 'Serenata' premiered by The Bands of HM Royal Marines (Collingwood) in Portsmouth.
Brand new wind band arrangement of 'Serenata' premiered by The Bands of HM Royal Marines (Collingwood) in Portsmouth.
Serenata recording by Grimethorpe and Jack Stamp featured again on BBC Radio 3's Sunday breakfast show
Serenata recording by Grimethorpe and Jack Stamp featured again on BBC Radio 3's Sunday breakfast show
Connections around the world from New Zealand to Australia, Canada and the USA - and a special performance next year in the Netherlands.
Connections around the world from New Zealand to Australia, Canada and the USA - and a special performance next year in the Netherlands.

Mozart Requiem, Lane Sussex Stories and Hurd Swingin' Samson

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