Bands in Barnsley, United Kingdom

Hi James, check out Pennine Music's 'Brass Monkeys' collections. There may be something there for you - http://www.penninemusic.com/training_band_music.html

Lee Adam Drew?

Our junior band uses a lot of music by Gary Young he has a lot of beginner band arrangements http://www.justmusicuk.com/publications/catalogue/composer/Gary%20 young/sort/shorttitle/perpage/20

Jock McKenzie collections

Yeah as Catherine Sweeney said, Gary Young does a great set of beginners/junior band arrangements. We even play some in our senior band! Well worth getting some.

Contact David Beal at Larch Music www.larchmusic.co.uk

I use Chris North at Danetre music.

Alan Fernie has a lot of 4 part harmony arrangements that work well for this level. Things like junior rock or a little ragtime of kids go rock amongst others. I also agree with Garry Youngs stuff. There's also Cameron Mabon and Rob Humes music that works great for junior bands

Jock Mckenzie collections are excellent for beginners and learners!!

The Darrol Barry Junior Band Book 1 is what my junior band is playing at the minute

Have a look at www.francisclifford.com . Some of it can be downloaded for free. Have a look for tromba tango

The Salvation Army has some excellent stuff for beginners and junior bands.

James McFadyen Devilish Music has learner band music available

Simon Kerwin has some good arrangements through mode for brass

This thread is brilliant, thanks everyone. Just checking my own library for anything not already mentioned... http://www.brasswindpublications.co.uk/acatalog/index.html?http%3A//www.brasswindpublications.co.uk/acatalog/IFeelGoodFlex4.html&CatalogBody are great.

http://www.bernaertsmusic.com/en_GB/sheets/index/instrumentation_id/4 if you've been saving up your pennies.

http://www.obrasso.com/de/shop/junior-band/4-part-percussion again, very dear but great arrangements. 'Kids Go Rock' mentioned above is one of these.

Steve Pugh-Jones?

Ann Dorothy Calver yes indeed, there is free notation software available - the name escapes me but Jo Ravencroft will remind us of the one she uses. Beware the copyright police though - you could use Gavin's licensing service http://www.penninemusic.com/copyright%20 licensing.html

Alan Fernie does junior band music

The Salvation Army's beginners/junior band series is called "First Things First" http://www.sps-shop.com/band-folios-62-c.asp

Jock Mackenzie collection also Zoo Ball but they're all quite basic pieces if I remember correctly

David Catherwood's "From the Beginning" series is very good. http://www.opus3 music.com/ypband.htm

As has been suggested, we at Devilish Publishing have started a range of junior band music called RisingStars Series. The pieces are distributed over email, and priced at £3.99 each, but we have bundle sets, which have proved the most popular! You can find it here: http://www.devilishpublishing.com/ But feel free to message me on Facebook to discuss it further.

Hi James/Ayrton - Internet Explorer seems to be the preferred browser for Scorch. Downloadable here - http://www.sibelius.com/products/scorch/index.html

Vicky Louise Prescott?? X

Yourlogohere are superb. Call Lloyd on 07880 717112.

http://www.waistcoatsunlimited.co.uk/

Martin at centre stage 0745025628 Or landline 01422 882885

Contact Jane Phillips www.prideandjoyclothing.co.uk

Contact Jon Handley (Handley Band Uniforms) handleybanduniforms@gmail.co.uk tele 0113 242 5521-good service, price and quality. Just done waistcoats for Dunston Silver Band.

Gavin Jacobs yourlogohere.co.uk banders for banders!

David W Ashworth supplies all Boarshurst's gear Katrina Barr

Martin Gernon at centre stage uniforms

Grand Bazaar istanbul...

The Greatest War Themes F Bernaerts

The Gael - last of the Mohicans Thunderbirds March - thunderbirds are go / thunderbird 6 Wallace and Gromit The green hornet - Kill Bill Batman - batman/batman returns

633 squadron and On Her Majesty's Secret Service would be my first choices

This might be worth a look - http://isc.independent.gov.uk/news-archive/24 february2015-1

Here's one option - http://www.justmusicuk.com/publications/details/JM49454

There maybe a band arr of this somewhere? http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/cinemagic-hollywood-s-best-movie-music-medley-sheet-music/3073275

Check out 633 Squadron or Dr Who Theme http:// www.danetremusic.co.uk/concert.htm

Try http://www.penninemusic.com/film_tv.html

Just for clarification The Greatest War Themes is my arrangements published by Bernaerts Music, there are several other film arrangements published by them too.

Lara's theme from Dr. Zhivago, beautiful slow melody.

Disney Fantasy -Arr Goff Richards

I've arranged The Railway Children as a cornet solo

John Williams epic themes is a good arrangement

Great Western Themes! http://www.justmusicuk.com/publications/details/JM39146

Star Trek First Contact is a great arrangement

Vaughan Williams - Prelude from 'The 49 th Parallel.'

Just message Graham Sutton aka John Barry!

"Where no man has gone before" .... Star Trek, superman, Star Wars and others .... You tube it

I have written a new one called Christmas March and it's available as PDF. Emai me scjb@sb-music.co.nz if interested. Thanks

Shining Star - Peter Graham.

The Carollers - Ronald Holz

Christmas Joy should be the last word in Christmas marches, nothing written since has anything to offer

Shining Star is a good SA Christmas march

Christmas Praise March -- …: http://youtu.be/HYxq3M1-xyI

We normally open with The Wonder of Christmas by Peter Graham. Works well - nice and lively

The beauty of "The Wonder of Christmas" is that it uses some slightly more obscure carols. The normal problem with Christmas concerts is trying not to play the same piece multiple times in different medleys! It's been uploaded to YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNRzfzVb330

We use The Carollers - Eric Leidzen.

Holz's 'The Carollers' is a good one if you don't mind sharp keys.

I used to use Fancis Clifford a lot - there are some free downloads on his website to try to http://www.francisclifford.com/free.htm

Alan Fernie has a large selection of junior band music

Scot Mackenzie has other books too we have used them

Rob Hume and Alan Fernie to brilliant 4 part stuff.

http://www.sps-shop.com they do a serious called First Things First.

Little Big Shiny Brass - some great stuff and you download it all so have everything ready to print out straight away. Also Jock McKenzie as already said and Ben Mason 'On the face' for warm-ups and easy progressive pieces.

Check out the selection at Mostyn Music. I work with a youth band of very mixed ability and Tony Creswell has been fantastic at making recommendations:)

Good Morning Nicola Holland, I have a couple of things that might be suitable: 1. Music Class 2. Rochdale Funk 3. Scary Jacque (Frere Jaque in a minor Key like the Mahler Symphony) 4. Fanfare for a Special Occasion I have sent you a message so please check your "Other" Folder. Best wishes, Dave Collins

Try the beginner music at www.birchfieldmusic.co.uk

Hi Nicola simon kerwin has written some fab music for junior band published by Mode for...Publishing. It is multi-part or we can make it work just for your group. Feel free to email us at modeforpublishing@gmail.com or log on to modeforpublishing.co.uk :-)

Sara Buchan sovereign embroidery. Fast service and excellent jackets. Not expensive We trialled them last week in the lovely Scottish weather and kept us dry, they dry quick too

Centre Stage will do them i'm sure....

We (Hammonds) use Pride and Joy Clothing for polo shirts and jackets. Really good service. Email Jane on sales@prideandjoyclothing.co.uk

Definitely Prideandjoyclothing.co.uk Waterproof or how about reversible? Fleece one side, waterproof the other, both with band logo about £20.00 each for adult sizes Agree with marianne above!

Littlefair Embelishments are excellent value for money and fantastic products. They supply Grimethorpe Colliery Band also Grimethorpe Youth Band. x

Gavin Jacobs is definitely the man- works for "yourlogohere" and no job is too big or small for them. Run by banders for banders!

David Ashworth MD Staylibridge band

MichaelandSue Littlefair do fantastic ones with embroidery

Try Fell Promotions. Good quality stuff at decent prices.

Vicky Louise Prescott . She did Old Silkstone waterproof jackets. Think she got them as well.:)

http://www.yourlogohere.co.uk They do loads for bands and it is run by a bander, Lloyd Shipp.

Fanfare north do some fantastic kit. Try David W Ashworth. Excellent guy. Too bander.

Stitch n Gifts. Vicky Louise Prescott .

Hi Margaret, Your Logo Here would be delighted to assist you. If you would be kind enough to email your requirements to sales@yourlogohere.co.uk, we will come back to you with pricing and lead times etc. Please also feel free to take a look at our dedicated brass band website http://brassbranding.co.uk. Many thanks. Gavin

Gavin at Yourlogohere just did a set of blazers for us. Outstanding service at every step and we will be going back to them for waterproofs soon. As someone said earlier, "run by bandsmen for bands".

Diane Jaggard got ours from the company she works for

MichaelandSue Littlefair Littlefair Embelishments are excellent. They've just supplied Grimeys Polo Shirts and Jackets. Excellent service at competitive rates. Worth an enquiry!

http://www.fanfarenorth.com/

"Married Life" from the soundtrack to Pixar's "Up". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9 yjAFMNkCDo

You really need to hear Paul Robinson at Reg Vardy - 'Song of the Seashore'

Derek Bourgeois wrote this Serenade for his own wedding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXfxSyrYt3Q There is a brass band arrangement (I've payed it it many times with Thoresby).

Cornet Solo A Time for Peace

Light as Air (Goff Richards) Perhaps Love (Arr. Bruce Fraser) Calon Lan (Arr Eric Ball)

Pachelbel Canon in D

The Death March

I'm using Irish Tune from County Derry for the signing of the register. Am currently trying to get the other two pieces sorted... How Ive managed to be allowed to do it I'm still trying to work out!

I know him so well. https://youtu.be/oou1Lhw2 ijI

Nearly 28 years ago since we walked down the aisle, but we had The Wedding, old and obvious I know, but if you are lucky enough to have a Euph soloist as good as we did then it is still something rather special!

Corny as hell but I love the musician ‘plants’ in the guests... https://youtu.be/hoRWm7O1 nRc

Feather Theme from the film Forest Gump is nice.

Pachelbel Canon, Bach’s Prelude in C, Handel’s Largo., You raise me up, Dvorak’s Largo, Queen of Sheba, Nimrod, Beethoven’s 1000 famous pieces, Chopin 1000 famous pieces, Mozart’s Vlarinet Voncerto, etc. etc.

https://www.facebook.com/10314608766 Durham University Brass Band has its own band who rehearse on a Tuesday evening the The Music School. Really sociable group who have some EXCITING things planned just in November this year. Otherwise there are lots of local bands. Lewis Wilkinson is MD at Lanchester, and Brian Yates is a great contact who works with Spennymoor, lots of opportunities to get out and play in Durham. Congratulation on results and enjoy your time at the University!

As you can see, North of England is suffering from a massive lack of cornet players at the moment. Expect a lot of bribery/free drinks after your first rehearsal no matter where you go. My suggestion is to try them all out and decide who you like the best. If you want to give https://www.facebook.com/207187309316819 Dunston Silver Band a try then I'm sure we can sort a lift out for you from Durham. It's only 20 minutes away so just chuck me a message. If not then good luck and hopefully you'll find the right band which fits your needs.

Exactly Gareth! A chance of a lifetime to perform with the legendary Chester Stallion on Soprano!

Paul Garrett Will pick you up he says. That or lend you his bmx. Hour travel tops to besses

Try westoe band in South Shields great atmosphere fun band to play for and always welcome newcomers get in touch with Steve Kyle or David Petherick and in sure they will sort you out a lift to practice

Jim Kerr wants u Ruby

Depends what you're after. Durham Constabulary Band is the nearest and best for a student budget. They practice not far from the University at Police HQ and have free travel to gigs (at some great places). They don't do contests though. Spennymoor Town Band isn't too far either and you have to think about where they do jobs (they tend to stick to County Durham so not too much travelling). NASUWT are good and not far from Durham either. There are plenty of other good bands in the North East like Dunston, Westoe, Easington & the like but if you can't get a lift it's a pain in the arse on public transport, not to mention a drain on the wallet. All the bands I've mentioned are nice people but if I was in your shoes I'd go for Durham Constabulary. Right on the doorstep. Spennymoor & NASUWT come a close second.

Trimdon Concert Brass rehearse every Sunday evening from 5-7 pm and every Wednesday evening from 7.30-9.30 pm. We are a very friendly and sociable 3 rd section band with a very active engagement list. You will be made very welcome if you would like to come along and join us.

https://www.facebook.com/124309617586390 The Felling Band - fellingband.net:)

# 07780662027

Verwood Concert Brass, Championship section 2016, are looking for a kit player and a tuned percussionist. For more information contact our bandmaster Mike Dunnings in confidence on 07791340870 or m.dunnings@ntlworld.com

Rifles Band! Lol

Simon Brotherston Robyn Brotherston. ''You got no bands!''

Andover Town Band would love to welcome you along. Feel free to call 07740 769276

Travel a few miles down the road to Verwood.Champ Section next year!

Ha ha.....sounds awesome Paul Williams - next time we dep....we need a pint:) xx

I nominate Danie Williams for us. I think we'll win.

Lol Bridget jones style lol !!! Xx I nominate Emma Sophie Irving for Dumfries !!! Al watch xx

Hi Robyn, Ocean Brass, Southampton require a percussionist. Either tuned or kit. Can accomadat either. My name Shawn Blaker, Bandmaster 07789662027. Just down the road from Winchester.

Robyn, Ocean Brass have 2 gigs in Sparsholt college May and July, another in Bishops Waltham september and a fantastic Real ale pub just down the road from the band room. We are family orientated as quite a few of us have young families. the band members are fairly young and we enjoy playing and making music. Even with Edward March conducting us ;-). we rehears once a week on a thursday evening and a few extras leading up to a concert/contest. Warm and friendly band would welcome you into our ranks.

"Not very good" is irrelevant... kind of. I hadn't played in 10 years before I joined OB in October, and I can now happily say I can play A London Overture (which, despite apparently being a grade 5 piece... I disagree with! I think it's 6-7 at least...). You'll be pushed hard at Otterbourne Brass - don't doubt that for a second! - but it's a great atmosphere and rehearsals are what wrong notes (beats, etc) are for:)

Speak to Glyn Williams for a Sterling Virtuoso.

Give Hayes Music a call on 02380 860889 as they have a brand new Neo BBb in stock plus they have the Neo Euphoniums.

York Euph all the way!

Have a chat with Grenville Moore at John Packer

For a euphonium I would definitely recommend getting in touch with Glyn Williams about a Sterling. Best on the market in my opinion!

Try Wessex Tubas - Jonathan Hodgetts, he may be able to help

Malcolm Kirkpatrick at the Wind Section in Edinburgh has the Sterling Euphonium in stock. I'm more than happy to help if you need to make contact or would like a free trial.

Hi give me a call I am the Geneva rep 07527 678893

Sue, you are so right but, have you spoken to Jenny Thomas at www.cash4 brass.co.uk . They are not new but very close and a lot less cost than new. Just check her out. You will be greatly surprised at the cost and condition. Regards Dave

First thing first. Great Stuff !! http://www.worldofbrass.com/acatalog/FTF16.html

I think https://www.facebook.com/devilishpublishing have a set of books for beginners

R Smith & Company still have the Preliminary band book available - sales@rsmith.co.uk

Matt Kinston does good stuff

Robert Quane?

First blow level 1 by Ernie Waited published by Studio Music is worth a look.

There is something called Band Start (I think it is by Gary Young) which is great for players who only know a few notes. Tony at Mostyn Music stocks it.

Our junior band and school use music by Gary Young. A lot of easy good stuff. Perfect for what your after http://www.justmusicuk.com/publications/catalogue/quicksearch/gary%20 young/sort/shorttitle/perpage/20

The 'Jock Mckenzie' collection is good for beginners.

Stuart Johnson, Preliminary Band Book, R. Smith & Co.

Please try Matt Kingston' stuff. He does a range of works for different types of brass band including for junior band and with instant down load at a very competitive price. Go here: Www.mattkingston.com

Have some of my free stuff. http://www.danetremusic.co.uk/free.htm

We use a Zoom Q3 HD (replaced by the Zoom Q4 I believe) it has a basic camera on it but is primarily an audio recorder, for £179 it was great value, we've done tons of recordings with it. You can set low/high/auto gain and we always set it low so it's consistent. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InKBduEnhCE

Here's the same camera on Auto for the gain and in low-light conditions. The Q4 / Q5 is better I believe in lower light conditions. Not quite brass band but hope it helps : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUQP0 djjytk

Absolute Music have a stock of various recorders if you're ever near Poole

There's loads on the market now and most do a good job. I seeked advice from Keith Johnson a few years back and was recommended the Olympus LS-10, which has never let me down. It can now be bought really cheaply, as with the LS-11 which has a better low frequency capture. One thing to consider is battery use. The Sony PCM M10 has had great reviews, fantastic battery life and simple to operate.

Oh .. considering your use for band appraisal, something like the Sony M10 may have a benefit you might appeal to .. the ability to slow down recordings to nit-pick ;-) http://www.sony.co.uk/pro/product/broadcast-products-professional-audio-portable/pcm-m10/overview/#overview

We use Zoom H4 - does the job admirably - and as others have said it is possible to adjust the level to cope with dynamics and different recording locations.

The Olympus LS-100 (their flagship model) has really dropped in price. It also has a metronome and tuner ... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-LS-100-Multi-Track-Linear-Recorder/dp/B006YMB9N0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442512811&sr=8-1&keywords=olympus+ls100

The Olympus LS-100 (their flagship model) has really dropped in price. It also has a metronome and tuner ... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-LS-100-Multi-Track-Linear-Recorder/dp/B006YMB9N0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442512811&sr=8-1&keywords=olympus+ls100

Something like this would work well http://www.juno.co.uk/products/zoom-corporation-zoom-h1-v2-handy-digital/409426-01/

Tascam DR100 MkII here. Excellent quality.

Lloyd Shipp is your man

Dave Ashworth of Fanfare North

http://www.fanfarenorth.com/

Fanfare North...supplied the banners for the ACTION RESEARCH YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS OF GT BRITAIN. They are absolutely Brilliant , and their service could not be better. highly recommended. contact is david.w.ashworth@gmail.com Good luck

As there are so many recommendations can I ask everyone to send prices and a photo or two of some you have done. Can prices be based on a band set please so probably 20-25. Direct your email to brian@shirleyband.org.uk Many thanks

Our percussionist works for a sign company in Fife - at http://www.johnyoungsigns.co.uk/contact-us.html ask for Darren Kroegler

Ruth Wilson. Who did Wem use?

e- mail torbanners@gmail.com www.torbanners.co.uk

Rutland Water is nice:)

Hebridean Lullaby is gorgeous!

Hi Dave here is a link with lots of Baritone solos. http://www.brassband.co.uk/sheet-music/search/baritone_solos

Michael Antrobus has written one for his daughter Maggie. 3 mvts isnt it Michael? A short nice tune is Little Red Bird by Goff Richards. This was originally a Bar solo but the publisher have for some reason changed it to Euph solo...stupid!:-)

Mayfly Blues is great

If you want an oldie, I remember doing 'I know why' arr: Leigh Baker on Baritone many moons ago on Listen to the Band!

Meiso, John Golland. Superb horn & bari duet

Try this: http://www.thornesmusic.com/Concertino%20 for%20Baritone%20Info.htm Hope your double tonguing is upto scratch

Carrickfergus (arranged Stephen Roberts), and Rutland Water are both solos i used to play around 20 years ago so not exactly new. The Howard Snell arrangement of Nessun Dorma also works nicely on bari.

Southern Cross - not sure who wrote it though

The Holy Well from 'On Alderley Edge'

Sally, recorded by my friend Peter Christian at Dyke!!!

Here are 2 that Leigh Baker has done. I Know Why (Harry Warren) The Glenn Miller ballad with a great melody. Slane The hymn song to "Be from My Vision"

Daniel Brown?

Try Dave Collins

A little busy at the moment to write one myself Stephen Ward or I certainly would have thought about it. I also want to expose the https://www.facebook.com/119784494731952 Poulton-le-Fylde Band with different musical voices from a variety of composers.

What do you PLay?....Swindon Pegasus needs players

What standard of band are you looking for? Midsomer Norton & Radstock are in the 3 rd Section and have Jo Sykes as their conductor. They also have a large and thriving brass academy.

check out https://www.facebook.com/137136639656286 Swindon Brass !

Here's a pretty complete list: http://brassbandresults.co.uk/map/search/?location=Chippenham&lat=51.458058&lng=-2.1160738999999467&distance=25.0&driving=Y&type=mi

Here's our link http://www.marshfieldband.co.uk

Marshfield. Contact Sarah Rigden.

http://www.midsomernortonandradstocksilverband.org.uk/ Really Good Great fantastic Lovely Band taken by Mrs Joanne Sykes

http://creativebrass.co.uk/compositions-arrangements/

Most of the www.penninemusic.com catalogue is aimed at lower section bands. All playable and very audience friendly.

I have a wide selection of new works that might be suitable. I would be happy to make a few recommendations if you would like me to? YOU also choose the price of every score! All the best, DC www.davecollinsmusic.com

If there's anything you'd like but can't find in print, let me know Ann? :) http://www.jdsmusic.co.uk/writing

my email is anncalver@yahoo.com

This is what we had.... https://youtu.be/1 sk4 jyOGBOE

Louis Armstrong....Wonderful World

Run To The Hills - Iron Maiden (arr Vinter)

We had Widor Tocatta

https://youtu.be/zD_qyEtIO88, but at the proper speed not a million miles an hour

Bring Me Sunshine (Morecambe and Wise theme)!

Fest music state Vine.Richard Strauss

Water Music Rejoice. (Don Blakeson did brill arrangement) ideally need timps

Best Foot Forward (arr Langford)

We had 'let's face the music and dance' x https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpvz3 nNDwEY

https://youtu.be/iH2 yhU1FT3 k Serenade By Derek Bourgeois I think he wrote it for his own wedding.