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Steven Mead Workshop

January 30, 2026

On Thursday night this week the band welcomed virtuoso Euphonium Soloist and Clinician Steven Mead to the bandroom to work with musical director Andrew Kershaw on preparing the band for the 2026 Area Contest this coming March. The band have been tasked with the challenge of performing Martin Ellerby’s Elgar Variations in the Championship Section of the contest, with the opportunity to qualify for the National Finals held in the Royal Albert Hall, London. Steven started with a series of…

Because – Celebrating 150 years 1866 to 2016

We are delighted to present Hitchin Band’s CD. The CD was recorded to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the formation of the band. The CD is called “Because” after an arrangement of a song specially commissioned for Hitchin Band’s Solo Horn player, Sarah Gibbons. The CD features a range of music that spans the years from 1866 up to date and shows off the talents of four of the band’s soloists. It also includes an 8 page booklet with information…

Steven Mead Workshop

Because – Celebrating 150 years 1866 to 2016

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