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Carroll secures Soprano seat
Friary is delighted to announce that the long-vacant soprano seat has been filled by Glen Carroll, who has played with the band for the...
Jun 17, 2024


Friary Diary - Issue 111 - May 2024
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 111 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. BRITISH OPEN SPRING FESTIVAL - GRAND SHIELD...
May 22, 2024


A Grand Day Out!
Friary set up before playing at this year's Grand Shield contest. pic. Jenny Crossfield Reporting on Friary’s result at the British Open...
May 13, 2024


Friary Diary - Issue 110 - April 2024
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 110 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. NEW FACE IN THE BASS SECTION: Friary is...
May 1, 2024


Friary open up for Grand Shield preview
Come and hear Friary Brass make its final preparations for the Grand Shield contest coming up in May. The open rehearsal will be held at...
Apr 25, 2024


Friary Diary - Issue 109 - March 2024
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 109 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: There was a tense...
Mar 21, 2024


Friary is heading to the Albert Hall - again!
There was a tense wait for the adjudication at the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage last Sunday after Friary’s performance of Philip...
Mar 21, 2024


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
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