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Christmas concert raises over £3,000 for Macmillan

22 Mar 2026

The figures for fundraising from proceeds of the Christmas concert at St. Mary's Church Maidenhead in December 2025 are now finalised. As originally intended, all profits made are for the benefit of the tremendous work that Macmillan Cancer Support undertakes.

An incredible £3,071.65 (profit) was raised by ticket sales and in the donation…

Concert at Maidenhead Salvation Army

24 Feb 2024

Ascot Brass presented its annual concert at the Maidenhead Salvation Army hall, where the band normally holds its rehearsals, on 24th February. Also performing were the Maidenhead Songsters, in which several band members also participate.

Highlights included solos from Mark Dallas (cornet; Napoli), Kim Hollamby (euphonium; Pure…

Marlow: Rotary Autumn Concert 2023

7 Oct 2023

Ascot Brass joined with the choirs of Sir William Borlase's Grammar School at All Saints Church, Marlow, on 7th October to present a mixed programme of music in support of Rotary Club of Marlow charities.

The band's programme commenced at a cracking pace with Wilfred Heaton's march Praise, followed by Smetana's lively Dance of…

Serenata: concert with Sing Healthy choir

8 Jul 2023

Ascot Brass joined with Wokingham Sing Healthy choirs at Wokingham Baptist Church on the evening of Saturday 8th July in a concert titled Serenata. The choir presented a selection of opera choruses and folk songs, while the band's programme was a mix of brass band originals and popular arrangements. Solos were performed by Chris Hill (flugel: Rodrigo's…

Synergy: joint concert with Staines Lammas Band

22 Apr 2023

Ascot Brass and Staines Lammas Band joined forces on Saturday 22nd April to present a concert titled "Synergy" at St Hilda's Church in Ashworth. The large edifice provided an excellent environment for the big sound of the two bands playing together for the final two pieces: Bernaerts' I Will Follow Him as a trombone feature, with all six…