Our Composition Competition has now closed, many thanks to all the composers who submitted entries and to LBRUT for supporting us through the Richmond Climate Action Microgrants scheme.
Judging will take place on 24th November and we’re excited to announce the composer Dr Liz Lane will be joining the adjudication panel to help us choose the winning entry.
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We are delighted to launch our 2024 Composition Competition in association with London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Applications are invited from composers to submit new pieces for Brass Band of no more than five minutes duration, that celebrate the beauty of nature in LBRUT.
New Musical Director Richmond Brass Band is very pleased to announce that Ian Walshaw has joined as its new Musical Director. Ian studied conducting at The University of Hull and led the University of Hull Brass Band, achieving their highest placing at the UniBrass contest in 2013. He then conducted […]
No matter where in the world you are while you read this, you will have no doubt been impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. Current guidance in the UK has meant that the band is temporarily suspending all rehearsals and performances. As soon as this changes you will once again see […]
Originally published by stem4 The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, commonly referred to as CIBC, based in Cheapside, London EC2, raised funds for stem4 with a Treasure Hunt around the City of London. 80 CIBC staff members took part dressed as pirates. The Treasure Hunt concluded at ‘The Conductor’ in […]
The Richmond Brass Band braved the elements to attend a highlight in any bands calendar – Whit Friday! The event occurs annually and involves marching through a village, then playing a static march for an adjudicator. After that everyone piles into a coach and moves on to the next village […]
Every year (for the past 8, anyway!) in the borough of Richmond Upon Thames there is a special Christmas event that focusses on local brass talent. ‘Festive Brass’ is a celebration of the vibrant community of brass learners and practitioners which features learner groups and ensembles from the Richmond Music […]
One year ago the Richmond Brass Band re-formed after 30 years and has been going from strength to strength. A year in and the band has a strong regular attendance of 30 players that rehearse every week. Over the past 12 months the band has been extraordinarily busy getting up […]
From an idea to a wonderful reality, the Richmond Brass Band has been re-established and it’s time to reflect on the first month… From nothing to something If you read the blog about the band’s first rehearsal you will know about the uncertainty that accompanies the first moments of a […]
After decades of absence, years of discussion and months of work the Richmond Brass Band – originally formed in 1937 – sounded beautiful music across the borough again on Sunday October 1st, 2017. The build-up Leading up to the first rehearsal a number of stars were required to align. Of […]