BrassBeats | Spring 2023 Edition | Derwent Brass Newsletter

Editor’s note

Welcome to the first newsletter of 2023 so grab your choice of beverage and settle down to see how we closed out 2022 and started planning for another bumper year!

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Imagine if Mahler had stopped writing symphonies such was there controversy; some of the best music in the world would have been lost.”

Leading the way in brass band music and entertainment...

Last Christmas

Icing On The Cake

“These are the bands that excelled in their ambition and not just on the contest stage. Some renewed and refocused, others building further on existing achievements. All though looked outward and to the future.”

Leading the way in brass band music and entertainment...

Adams Joins The Family!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Adams as our new Associate Music Director.

“They are progressive, innovative, and keen to succeed, and I look forward to being part of the team to continue achieving that.

Red Priest

We certainly liked the piece, but did we like the result?!

A Diamond at Derwent

2023 sees stalwart Dai Roberts celebrate his diamond anniversary of banding - a massive 60 years of dedication, determination and talent.

Leading the

Goodbyes Lead

Off Down t’Pit, Again!

Easy Fundraising

Dates for the Diary

Next time