Carlton Brass
Over 100 years of brass band history
Bringing music to the people of Nottingham since 1902
Recent posts
New faces
We’ve been having a terrific last few months finding our lips again, and we’ve managed to find some new friends along the way. We have an almost full band now (just need a cornet or two) and are delighted that these new players have agreed to…
Tony Wilson Returns
Carlton Brass are very happy to announce that Tony Wilson has agreed to be the band’s Musical Director. Tony has been immensely helpful during recent months, picking up the baton and enabling rehearsals during the current difficult times. He has enjoyed conducting us and we are…
Back in the Bandroom
2020 was a bit rubbish, wasn’t it? The last eighteen months have been hugely difficult for everyone during this global pandemic, and while it is far from over we are starting to see some relaxation of the restrictions that have limited our banding activities. The priority…
Ready for the Regionals
The 2020 Area contest is just around the corner – tomorrow! – and we will be finishing off our preparations of the test piece (Tom Davoren’s excellent Legacy) tonight. We’ve had some excellent rehearsals recently under the direction of Geoff Wood – along with the assistance…
Concert: St Paul’s
The Carlton Band Organisation has a long history – nearly 120 years now – and we are proud of our heritage. The first band emerged in 1902 from the Netherfield Railway, and while the train link is no longer with us we still play in the…