Midlands Area Champions
In March this year we became the Midlands Area Champions, beating 17 other bands to 1st place at Bedworth Civic Hall. We now get to represent the Midlands Region at the National Finals at Cheltenham in September.
Ibstock Brick Brass Announce New Musical Director
Ibstock Brick Brass are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Jon Penton as their new Musical Director as of June 2024. Jon who is originally from Atherstone, North Warwickshire has a phenomenal background in music and in particular brass bands. He started playing at the age of 8 using his dad’s trumpet, progressing on … Ibstock Brick Brass Announce New Musical Director
Players Wanted
Ibstock Brick Brass Band are based in Coalville, Leicestershire, and are a 3rd Section competing band. Rehearsing on Monday Evenings in our own band room, we are looking for Trombone and Cornet players to join our summer line up. If you are interested please contact our Band Secretary Dave on 07702510066
Players
Name Position TBC Musical Director LeeAnne Wilkins ATCL Principal Cornet Sophie Cruse Assistant Principal Cornet David Brough Solo Cornet VACANCY Solo Cornet Simon Wilkins Soprano Cornet VACANCY Repiano Cornet Tina Tyler 2nd Cornet VACANCY 2nd Cornet Alan Hind 3rd Cornet VACANCY 3rd Cornet Simon Coope Flugelhorn Sue Boyles Solo Horn Gemma Handley 1st Horn Katie … Players
History
The Band was originally formed in 1971 as the Coalville Band, with one of the founder members still playing in the band today, Dave Wright. With escalating costs it was necessary to find sponsorship and in 1977 a local company, Ibstock Building Products Ltd. came forward and decided to give the band the sponsorship it … History
Musical Director – Luke Atkinson
Ibstock Brick Brass are extremely proud to announce the appointment of young talented musician, Luke Atkinson, as their new Musical Director. Luke, 27, comes from a brass band family and was given a cornet at the age of four. He achieved his grade four exam of playing by the age of 12 and it was … Musical Director – Luke Atkinson
Cornets
If you are interested in this position, or have an interest in playing with Ibstock Brick Brass Band please do not hesitate to get in touch. All applications are handled with the strictest of confidence.
Player Profile: Simon Wilkins Soprano Cornet
Soprano Cornet player Simon Wilkins has one of the hardest seats in the band. As a professional singer Simon is no stranger to the stage and the spotlight, which is a good thing considering the soprano cornet seat is one of the most exposed in the band. Simon started playing at age 13. His first … Player Profile: Simon Wilkins Soprano Cornet
Player Profile: Principal Cornet LeeAnne Wilkins
Principal Cornet player LeeAnne Wilkins brings a wealth of experience and qualification to Ibstock Brick Brass. LeeAnne was brought up in a mining village and in the mining brass band community. She began playing at the age of 7 under the musical instruction of Seth Appleton who she remained close to until he sadly passed … Player Profile: Principal Cornet LeeAnne Wilkins
Bolsover Trophy Triumph
Ibstock Brick Brass were thrilled to achieve a 3rd place trophy win at Bolsover Festival of Brass this year. With a fantastic programme and some lovely solo playing, the band earned a great result on the day with a solid performance. The opening number was the exciting and energetic Starburst by Dan Price, a piece … Bolsover Trophy Triumph