Friary Brass Band

Welcome to Friary Diary issue 89 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. ASH PARISH COUNCIL PROM CONCERT: Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Ash Parish Council has cancelled this coming Saturday’s prom concert as a mark of respect. Her Majesty was Patron of the British Open Brass Band Championship; the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain; and the European Brass Band Championships. We extend our deepest sympathy and c

The arrival of Sam Noden, solo euphonium with the Band of the RAF Regiment, further strengthens Friary’s euphonium section, headed by ex-Cory baritone player Chris Straker. With a banding career that started at the age of seven and includes time at the Royal Northern College of Music, Dobcross, VBS Poynton and Regent, Sam was an ideal dep to cover for Covid-struck Mike Trumble at the Grand Shield in May and has since joined the Band. Joining the RAF as a musician during the