John Storey, of the Band of the Royal Logistics Corps, gave the US premiere of Robin Robin
John Storey, of the Band of the Royal Logistics Corps, gave the US premiere of Robin Robin with Caryl Congar at The United States Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop, Fort Myers, Virginia, USA on 3 February 2018; streamed live and now available on YouTube at 7 hours 20 minutes:
Originally written for soprano and piano, with words by Jennifer Henderson and first performed by Belinda Evans and Stephen Marquiss, the UK and European premieres were given by David Thornton in 2017.
Robin Robin was recently published by Composers Edition and Kirklees. The front cover features this drawing of a robin by artist Caz Chandler.
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