Friary Brass Band

Welcome to Friary Diary issue 83 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. HARTLEY WINTNEY CONCERT: Our concert at Victoria Hall, Hartley Wintney on 30th January was originally booked for January 2021 but fell victim to the pandemic, so it was a real pleasure to play at this new venue for the Band, and we received an exceptionally warm welcome. A varied programme covered a wide range of music, including opera, hymn tunes, musicals and pop and showcased the ba

Friary is delighted to announce that Neil Wharton has joined the Band to fill the solo trombone vacancy created by rising star Isobel Daws on her departure for the prestigious Karajan Academy, the graduate arm of the world-renowned Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Originally from the North East, Neil started on euphonium at school and played for various local brass bands. He enjoyed successful spells with Reg Vardy, Sellers and Hepworth before joining the Royal Air Force in 200

Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex has received a further donation of £1,245 from Friary Brass Band, raised from playing Christmas music at The Meadows, Camberley and the Hog’s Back Brewery. Acknowledging Friary’s latest support, AAKSS Head of Community Fundraising, Nick Turrell commented: “Thank you so much for your donation. It’s helping us to provide a 24-hour emergency service, fund vital research into the development of better pre-hospital care, and invest in the crucial