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Nice one Jackfield! - Our first ever win in the Championship Section! Thanks Flicks & Elbows for the great preparation (again!!) Simon.

First Section results were 1. Jackfield Band 2. Carlton Brass Soloist Prize went to Ollie James of Jackfield Band Championship Section (as I was told over phone from a pub, so may not be totally acurate!) 1. Jaguar Land Rover Band 2. Newstead Band 3. Jackfield Band So a good...

Hi all! I'm a member of this ten piece group! Firstly huge thanks to Arranger/Composer for the offer! Fantastic that someone should offer their services for free! We'll be in touch with a PM! Also thanks for the links to sites we definitely have a look at what’s on offer Also Roger is...

Yea! Really chuffed to have won the 1st Section today. We were pleased with how we played triticco! Nice one again to Simon Platford (flicks and elbows) on a first class preparation, it means at the end of our contestig for 2010 we have 3 firsts a third and a forth place! Also many thanks to...

Had the same thought when my eldest son asked to take up trombone at age of 7. To be honest it has not been a problem, he has now progressed to grade 3 and plays in the local youth band and a local brass band, and in all this he rarely has to play a note in 7th position. My personal opinion...

My band (Jackfield) were really pleased with 4th place today. We felt we played well for our first contest back in the top section. It pretty much well went to plan - Many thanks Simon!! (our new conductor) Only heard Sovereign Band, who played a great performance of Diversions on a Bass...

Jackfield Band are delighted to announce that Simon Platford has been appointed to the position of Conductor, with effect from the end of October. Simon is well known both locally and across the Brass Band world in general and has an excellent record of success in all he has done in his banding...

Following the decision of our current Conductor to step down Jackfield Elcock Reisen Band is currently recruiting for a new Conductor. www.jackfieldband.org.uk/conductor.htm We will be back in the Championship Section as of 2009 and we are looking or a talented and ambitious conductor who...

It is with great regret that Jackfield Band announces that Chris Lewis has decided to step down as the Musical Director. Chris, originally from Derbyshire, joined the Band in 1993 as a cornet player. He was soon promoted to Principal Cornet and held this position until being appointed as the...

It would appear from the Black Dyke Band website that the new soprano player is Paul Duffy http://www.blackdykefanclub.co.uk/6/8/2/

Principal Cornet Required - Midlands 1st Section Due to the departure of our Principal Cornet to University (Best of luck Jo - aka Wanny) Jackfield Elcock Reisen Band (1st Section) is now recruiting for a Principal Cornet. We are a friendly and highly motivated band based in Ironbridge in...

Looking forward to weekend! Lets hope the weather holds!!

Hi John! I see that you want to play like James Shepherd! - Well I can tell everyone that your rendition of "The Nightingale" that we now put on at our conerts would do even him proud! - Absolutley cracking playing!

Smiffy, Does seem a bit bad luck - but never mind we've got a trip to the national finals to make up for this!!!!!! The whole band are really chuffed . Well done to all the other qualifiers - I only heard Gresley and I thought there performance was a real cracker - well done guys. Also...

Hi Dave! Just to back up previous comments Jackfield is a hard working First section band based just outside Ironbridge in Telford. If you fancy coming for a blow then you can PM me - or Wanny - our fantastic PC! Simon.