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Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band invites applications to join our ranks as a Tutti Cornet Player. We’re looking for a first class player to add further quality and strength to our front row. Bilton currently occupies a position in the Championship Section of the Midlands Area, has a varied and...

Nearly 45 miles each way and it takes me an hour because, fortunately, it is nearly all on A roads and motorways. I've visited other bands and a journey which is half as long in miles can take as much driving time as my regular trip to rehearsal.

Is anybody able to confirm the line up of bands for this contest? Thanks Alister

Following our success at the 2011 Midlands Regional Championships the band is seeking to recruit a 2nd Trombone Based at our own band-room in the Bilton area of Rugby (Warwickshire), 10 minutes from M6 Junction 1 and about 5 minutes drive from the centre of Rugby, we are a friendly but...

Due to the retirement of a long-serving member Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band invites applications for the position of Eb or BBb Bass Based in Rugby (Warwickshire), 15 minutes from M6 Junction 1 and about 5 minutes drive from the centre of Rugby we are a friendly but hardworking 2nd Section...

Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band is delighted to announce the premiere of “Jack-in-a-Box”, a new Xylophone solo by Paul Lovatt-Cooper, composed specially for their talented young percussionist, 12-year old Jack Fisher. The piece is due to be performed for the first time, by Jack, at the band’s...

Due to the recent retirement of one of our long serving members, Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band invites applications for the position of Eb Bass Based in Rugby (Warwickshire), the band is a hardworking 2nd Section band with rehearsals held on Monday & Friday evenings 7-30 to 9-30pm in our...

This year will see something of an innovation for the band, not one Christmas concert, but two! Firstly, on Thursday 17th December at 8-00pm is the band’s popular annual Christmas concert, at the Railway Club in Hillmorton Road, Rugby, where we present many favourite pieces spiced up with...

Seeking an Eb Bass Player The band are looking for an Eb bass player to join our team. We rehearse Monday and Friday 7-30pm in our own band room about 5 minutes from the centre of Rugby. The band have a varied programme of engagements and are a sociable bunch who enjoy our playing. If you...

I'm looking forward to my annual day out in Leamington. Can anybody tell me what time the contest starts? Thanks Alister

Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band invites applications for the position of Eb or BBb Bass Based in Rugby (Warwickshire), the band is a hardworking 2nd Section band with rehearsals held on Monday & Friday evenings 7-30 to 9-30pm in our own band room in Bilton, about 5 minutes drive from the...

Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band invites applications for the positions of Principal Euphonium BBb Bass Based in Rugby (Warwickshire), the band is a hardworking 2nd Section band with an established and varied programme of concerts and other events throughout the year. Associated with the band...

After our solid and encouraging showing last week in the Midlands Region Second Section at Bedworth, the band is looking for a new Euphonium player. The band has a full, varied and established programme of concerts throughout the year as well as participating in the odd contest or two. Details...

I moved house last week - A 55 mile relocation. Just about got organised enough to find time for some practice. Al

Solo Euphonium Required Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band invites applications for the position of Solo Euphonium Based in Rugby (Warwickshire), the band is a hardworking group with an established and varied programme of concerts and other events throughout the year. Associated with the band is a...