Friary Brass Band

Friary was again represented at Guildford’s celebration of Armed Forces Day on 24th June. Principal cornet Richard Straker played Reveille whilst the flag was raised above the Guildhall balcony, saluted by Armed Forces representatives who were accompanying the Mayor and Canon Richard Cotton on the balcony. ‘It’s a great honour to represent the Band for this prestigious occasion,’ acknowledged Richard. ‘Along with Remembrance Sunday in November, it’s a poignant reminder that w

One door closes, another opens … After the disappointment of the result at Blackpool, Friary was delighted to be invited to perform at this year’s Brass in Concert contest, to be held in the magnificent setting of the Sage, Gateshead on Sunday 17th November. Widely regarded as the top entertainment contest in the world of brass banding, Brass in Concert features the cream of bands not only from the UK but also from across the world, and so the invitation is a real coup for

Welcome to Friary Diary issue 52 - a one page monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. BRITISH OPEN SPRING FESTIVAL - GRAND SHIELD CONTEST: It’s always better to travel in hope, so the saying goes, and this proved to be the case for Friary at this year’s British Open Spring Festival. Having been placed 6th in last year’s Grand Shield contest, Friary had high hopes of reaching the top two this year which would earn qualification to the British Open. That said, it