Past Events

Six junior bands from around the North East will start work on this Suite for Band throughout September and October, then will come together to enjoy a workshop with an all star group of tutors from the Reg Vardy Band, then perform "Music Through The Ages" in the fabulous theatre at Ushaw. A new movement has been commissioned especially for this performance to bring Ushaw into this local story, as part of the 450th Anniversary of its foundation in Douai,…

A century after the end of the First World War, the anniversary is marked with a reprise of The Durham Hymns, originally premiering at Durham Cathedral during BRASS Festival 2016. With specially commissioned lyrics by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, using the letters, diaries and experiences of real people living in the county during the war years as inspiration, The Durham Hymns are performed by the Reg Vardy Brass Band, the Centenary Community Choir, and celebrated choral ensemble, Voices of…

A century after the end of the First World War, the anniversary is marked with a reprise of The Durham Hymns, originally premiering at Durham Cathedral during BRASS Festival 2016. With specially commissioned lyrics by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, using the letters, diaries and experiences of real people living in the county during the war years as inspiration, The Durham Hymns are performed by the Reg Vardy Brass Band, the Centenary Community Choir, and celebrated choral ensemble, Voices of…