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Friary to reveal Enigma
There’s an upcoming opportunity to hear Friary Brass in its new home as the Band makes its final preparations for the London & Southern...
Mar 4, 2024


Friary Diary - Issue 108 - February 2024
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 108 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. HARTLEY WINTNEY CONCERT: photo: Victoria...
Mar 1, 2024


All About The Bass!
In the run-up to the Regional Championships, Friary Brass Band announce two signings to the bass section, Patrick Donovan and Cat...
Feb 25, 2024


Friary's 2024 Concert Season under way at Hartley Wintney
photo: Victoria Halls, Hartley Wintney Friary Brass Band launched its 2024 programme of events on Sunday with a return to the magnificent...
Feb 5, 2024


New Signings at Friary
Further changes have been announced in Friary’s line-up as the Band starts its concert of the year and prepares for the contest season....
Feb 5, 2024


Friary Diary - Issue 107 - January 2024
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 107 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. THE END OF AN ERA: The December issue...
Feb 1, 2024


Changes at Friary
The end of 2023 sees the departure of three Friary players, solo trombone Neil Wharton, BBb bass Ben Miller and cornet Chris Powell. RAF...
Jan 2, 2024


Friary Diary - Issue 106 - December 2023
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 106 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. HOG'S BACK CAROL CONCERT: Friary returned to...
Jan 1, 2024


Friary on the move
After a search which has been ongoing for more than a year, Friary has found a new home! For the past few years the Band has rehearsed at...
Jan 1, 2024


Friary spreads the Christmas Spirit
Friary has been busy this month spreading the Christmas spirit. The Hog’s Back brewery, Tongham provided both atmosphere and refreshment...
Dec 14, 2023


Friary Diary - Issue 105 - November 2023
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 105 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. REMEMBRANCE: Friary Brass Band returned to...
Dec 1, 2023


Variable Weather for Friary
Our trip to Gateshead earlier this month for the Brass in Concert contest turned out, quite appropriately, to be rather similar to the...
Nov 20, 2023


Remembrance
Friary trombone player Ian Stewart is also Musical Director of Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band (LGB), so was heavily involved in...
Nov 15, 2023


Friary Remembers
Friary Brass Band returned to Guildford over the weekend for the town’s Remembrance ceremonies. The Last Post and Reveille were sounded...
Nov 13, 2023


Firey Friary!
photo: Lauren Straker Last Saturday saw Friary march through the streets of Lewes, East Sussex to entertain the crowds taking part in the...
Nov 5, 2023


Friary Diary - Issue 104 - October 2023
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 104 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. NATIONAL BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS OF GREAT...
Nov 1, 2023


Disappointment at the Royal Albert Hall
Sadly, our trip to the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday turned out to be not one of our more successful ones. An early draw - fourth -...
Oct 27, 2023


New solo horn signing for Friary
Friary Brass Band is delighted to announce a further new signing, Morgan Marston who fills the solo horn seat. Morgan could have started...
Oct 13, 2023


New percussionist a big hit at Friary!
Friary has added to its percussion section with a new signing, Martin Davies. Martin started playing percussion in 2009 through the...
Oct 11, 2023


Friary's 40th raises the roof!
The near capacity audience at Friary’s 40th anniversary concert at Woking’s Trinity Methodist Church on Saturday were treated to a...
Oct 5, 2023
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