Vacancies

Carlton Brass are looking some quality brass musicians to bolster the band in its ambitions to improve towards contests later in the year.

We currently have positions open for cornets, front row and back, Bb bass and second trombone. We especially need a quality euphonium play for our soloist position.

Farewell and thanks

We’ve had a couple of recent departures from our ranks in recent weeks. Craig Anderson, purveyor of some beefy tones on the Bb Bass, has left due to work commitments. Kris Reeder, an excellent addition to our trombone section has come to the end of his law degree and departs for the southern counties.
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Hello and Goodbye

We bid John Yarker a fond farewell and hope that he enjoys his music in pastures new. Taking over on the euphonium chair we welcome Dave Tooth. Our long standing percussionist Henry [...]

New BBb Bass at Carlton Brass

Advertising on 4barsrest works wonders! In a matter of a couple of weeks we have filled our trombone and BBb spots. The latest arrival to accept the position on BBb bass is Ben Hadfield. [...]

Trombone Line-up Now Complete

Welcome to Kris Reeder who joins us on 2nd trombone. Kristopher is a semi-professional Trombonist and studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Robert [...]

Player Changes

With Johnny Yarker, our 2nd Euphonium player, off on his annual curry, booze and sex trip to the sunny shores of [...]

Welcome to Craig

Craig Anderson, formerly of Kirkby Welfare band, has joined the tuba section. From Walter and the Band we hope that you enjoy your music with us and that you can keep Ray under control!

Wally Takes The Strain

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Walter Ritchie BEM has taken over the Baton (for the time being) from Tony Wilson. Tony’s workload and family commitments has meant that he has had to take a backroom position for the next few months. It also gives him more time [...]

New (and some old) faces

Many greetings to the new players on the cornet section as the girls make a take over bid! Joining us on Cornet are Susan, Julie and Jenny so watch out guys you could be in the minority soon! Also making a come back on Euphonium is the very talented Gary Glover.
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A Belated Welcome

Many greetings to two new female members who now grace our band.
Elizabeth Clements joins the Trombone section, Elizabeth was previously with Bon Accord Sliver and has recently moved to our area.
Berris Smith joins the back row cornets, Berris was a former member of Nottingham City Transport Band.
Tony and all members [...]