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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The band's AGM took place in the usual 1st week in January slot and saw a good attendance by band members. In addition to the usual election and appointment of band officials, formal reports were presented by Band Chairman, Treasurer and Musical Director and full involvement by the members allowed strategy to be decided for the forthcoming 12 months.  Changes were restricted to former Band Manager Graham Johnson (right) now becoming the band Chairman,with Band Manager responsibility now resting with Rob Stew and Adrian Beresford taking on the Band Secretary role.                 Go to committee for full details

May 2009
The Spring Festival from a bandsman's perspective
Read a full report on the band's trip to Blackpool by solo trombonist Martyn Johnson

Success at the Spring Festival
Derwent Brass taste success at the very first attempt

January 2009
Bolsover District Council concert delayed
Due to unforseen circumstances the organisers have postponed this event

Annual General Meeting
The band's AGM was held on Monday 5th January

December 2008
Derwent Brass are to launch a series of invitation concerts run by Bolsover District Council

November 2008
"This is an impressive and enjoyable recording and overall package from Derwent Brass" 
Our latest CD is reviewed on 4barsrest

October 2008
Derwent Brass take the top honours at the Bolsover Entertainment Contest

June 2008
New faces on our cornet section

April 2008
Fabulous concert :Treorchy Male Voice & Derwent Brass
The Derby Assembly rooms was packed with a capacity audience and filled with glorious music from the famous Treorchy Male Choir and Derwent Brass. 

March 2008
Latest Release
The latest Derwent Brass CD , Big Band Big Screen, is now available

January 2008
Annual General Meeting
The band's AGM was held on Monday 7th January

January 2008
Trophies for 2007
The band enjoyed a successful year in 2007 and collected quite a few trophies

December 2007
Christmas
The band enjoyed a busy and fun filled Christmas concert season

Sept 2007
John Baum completes our trombone section
Derwent Brass are delighted to announce that John Baum has accepted an invitation to take up the vacant 2nd Trombone position. 

Sept 2007
Dr Bob Childs visits Derwent Brass
The members of the band were treated to a fabulous evening rehearsal when Dr Bob Childs visited the bandroom. 

Summer 2007
Busy summer for the Ensemble
The band's 10 piece ensemble have been very busy over the recent weeks

May 2007
Derwent Brass take top honours at Buxton
The members of the band were delighted to be crowned Buxton Brass Band Festival CHAMPIONS  on Sunday evening after winning the Championship section of this prestigious annual event.

April 2007
derwentbrass.com voted web site of the month
The band continued their winning ways by having our web site voted as web site of the month

April 2007
Susie completes the line up
Susie Escott has joined Jennifer Marsden on 3rd cornet to complete the 'back-row' line up.

March 2007
New Flugel Horn at Derwent
Derwent Brass is delighted to announce the appointment of Pam Davis to the flugel horn seat.

March 2007
Success at the Regional contest
The band were in jubilant mood after picking up the 2nd prize at the Midland Regional contest 1st section this weekend.

February 2007
Cornet section now includes Tim Robinson
The band are delighted to welcome Tim Robinson to the band on 2nd cornet.

February 2007
Great Result at The Guildhall
Derwent Brass made a fabulous start to the contesting year by taking the runner up spot at the prestigious Brass at the Guildhall contest on Sunday 4th Feb.

January 2007
Former Derwent Principal in the final of BBC Young Brass Soloist 2007 competition
Former Derwent Brass member Jamie Cooper has won his way through to the final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist 2007 competition

January 2007
Paul completes the tuba line up
The band are delighted to welcome tuba player Paul Foster to complete the bass section.

January 2007
Annual General Meeting
The band's AGM took place in the 1st week in January