
Friary Rocks in Farnham
Friary was delighted to be invited to play in the Mayor of Farnham’s fundraising concert at Weydon School’s magnificent Medici Theatre on Saturday. The evening started with the young players of the Farnham Taiko Club showing their skill on the drums: a great feat of rhythm, memory and energy. They then provided the ideal accompaniment to the Band for We Will Rock You before leaving the stage to rapturous applause. Friary then took centre stage for its first set, starting wi


A New Front Row Face at Friary
Friary Brass Band is delighted to welcome Rhian Linney to the front row cornets. Rhian started playing the cornet at the age of five with the local band Pontypool Brass Band. From there she continued to learn through school and county ensembles. Rhian then moved to Blaenavon Town Band where the conductor Bryn Davies helped develop her playing. Since then Rhian has played with many bands including Rogerstone Band, Abergavenny Borough Band, numerous County Bands and the Nati

Friary Diary - Issue 48 - January 2019
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 48 - a one page monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. PRE-CHRISTMAS CONCERTS: Once again, Friary was delighted to return to the Park Barn Centre, Guildford the first Sunday in December for the traditional pre-Christmas concert in aid of the British Heart Foundation. As usual, the Centre was packed to capacity, and the audience enthusiastic and in good voice to join in the carols. There was some visual help for the audience in The