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Friary Diary - Year in review
Here's a look back at what we've been up to in 2016!
Jan 6, 2017
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Friary Begins Christmas Concert Season
Friary Guildford Band started its Christmas season in traditional fashion with the customary concert for the British Heart Foundation at...
Dec 10, 2016
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Friary Diary - November 2016
Here's the latest round-up from November! ​
Dec 1, 2016
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Boobs and Brass... and Ian Stewart!
For those not already in the know, Boobs and Brass is a ladies band which raises funds for the Breast Cancer Campaign. But recently the...
Nov 28, 2016
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Friary Remembers
Friary Guildford Band was once again honoured to take a major part in Guildford’s marking of Remembrance. The Last Post and Reveille...
Nov 14, 2016
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Lions Club Concert a Roaring Success for Friary!
Friary Guildford Band received the customary warm welcome from an appreciative audience on its return to the Winston Churchill Theatre,...
Nov 1, 2016
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Friary Guildford Band Invite Applications for Solo Trombone
The number one band in L&SC has a vacancy for a solo trombone player. The band has a varied diary of contests and concerts in the local...
Oct 31, 2016
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Friary Leads Town and Gown Parade
Friary Guildford Band led Saturday's parade to mark the 50th anniversary of the University of Surrey. Marching up the recently...
Oct 24, 2016
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Friary Guildford 10-piece ensemble re-launched at Wey & Arun Canal celebrations
Sunday 2nd October saw the Band’s 10-piece ensemble have its first outing for a while, to help mark the opening of the new Compasses...
Oct 19, 2016
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Glorious Twelfth for Friary Guildford at National Finals
Last Saturday saw Friary Guildford - along with 19 other top bands from England, Scotland and Wales - return to London's Royal Albert...
Oct 12, 2016
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A True Bandsman
We are delighted to announce that Ian Stewart, a stalwart of our trombone section, has recently been awarded a certificate by scaba...
Oct 11, 2016
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Friary Diary - October 2016
Here's the latest round-up from October! ​
Oct 10, 2016
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Friary Diary - September 2016
Here's the latest round-up from September! ​
Oct 5, 2016
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National Finals Preview
We are delighted to have been invited back to perform at the annual Chobham Festival. Our concert, TOP BRASS, next Wednesday (28th...
Sep 23, 2016
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Best of Brass Concert Review
It was billed as Best of Brass, and few in the audience at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford last Sunday afternoon would argue with that...
Sep 4, 2016
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Friary Diary - August 2016
Here's the latest round-up from August! ​
Sep 4, 2016
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Best Of Brass!
Following successful concerts with Fairey’s and Brighouse & Rastrick during the past year, London & Southern Counties Champion Band...
Aug 18, 2016
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Summer Sounds Memorial Concert
Once again there were two bands (not to mention singers as well) for the price of one in London’s Regent Hall on 9th July, when we were...
Aug 17, 2016
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Friary Diary - July 2016
Here's the latest round-up from July! ​
Aug 1, 2016
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Two For The Price Of One!
It was two bands for the price of one at the Camberley Theatre on 11th June, when we were delighted to welcome and share the stage with...
Jul 11, 2016
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