The band would like to say a huge congratulations to long-serving member of the cornet section Graeme Taylor and his new wife, Donna Taylor, who today were married at St Bartholomews Church in Marsden. Donna was walking down the isle to 'Olympic Fanfare and Theme' performed by Marsden Silver, and walked back down to 'Crown Imperial'. Congratulations again, we all hope you both have a long and successful marriage!

The band are sorry to announce that Soprano Cornet ace Dale Garner has resigned with immediate impact. Dale has thought long and hard about this decision, but has decided to quit to spend time with his family. For the past 2 years Dale has been essential to the success of the band, also winning Best Soprano awards here, there and everywhere. We would like to thank Dale for his excellent contributions to contests and concerts alike and wish him well in the future.

Because of Dale's recent departure, the band would like to welcome well-known Soprano star Ian Twiss to take Dale's place in the band. Ian has played with Marsden in the past but has never been a signed member! The band are positive that Ian's signing will benefit the band greatly.

This October 7th at 6:30pm, at the Royal Northern College of Music; In aid of the ‘Help for Heroes’ charity, come and watch an event unites the best of today’s youth brass musicians to form one all-star Youth brass band in one all-star concert.

The Brass for Heroes Band is led by the world famous Richard Evans and features the internationally renowned tuba soloist Les Neish. Many of the band members themselves are members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and also world famous bands such as Black Dyke, Fodens, Faireys and our very own Marsden Silver.  

'Brass for Heroes' will showcase the new generation of brass instrumentalists from across the country, in aid of a charity held close to many of the player's hearts. The concert is bound to be a success on every level; however our main goal is to provide Help for Heroes with as much money as possible, and we ask for your support through ticket sales to do that.  

In addition to this a number of the members feature career highlights such as BBC Young Musician of the Year category finalist, BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Musician of the Year finalist, and NYBBGB Harry Mortimer Solo Competition winners and finalists.

The concert programme will include a mix of both traditional and new brass band music including works by Jonathan Bates, Paul Lovatt-Cooper and Tom Davoren.

Tickets are available from the RNCM Box office, £10 for adults, £8 for concessions. If you would like any more information do not hesitate to contact me on 07400733730. Thanks - see you there!

Marsden Band would like to say a huge congratulations to MD Glyn Williams ad Fodens Band - British Open Champions 2012! Another congratulations to Glyn alone as he picked up the best Euphonium Soloist of the day. Blogger was at the contest and saw the celebrations - there were many tears of happiness being shed. Well done Fodens!