http://newhallband.org.uk/ News from Newhall Band. en-gb http://newhallband.org.uk/news.htm It is with sadness that the members of Newhall Band announce the death of Dennis Walker, Vice President of Newhall Band. Dennis died on Tuesday 2 September 2008. 06/09/2008 http://newhallband.org.uk/news.htm ITV Central viewers would have seen and heard Newhall Band playing at Conkers on Wednesday 13 August. 13/08/2008 http://newhallband.org.uk/news.htm Newhall Band are delighted to have been asked to give a 'Last Night of the Proms' concert on Friday 12 September to help celebrate the opening of the new outdoor arena at Rosliston Forestry Centre in South Derbyshire. 13/07/2008 http://newhallband.org.uk/news.htm Newhall Band was pleased to take part in anniversary celebrations for St John's Church Newhall, the church the band was founded for over 100 years ago. 29/04/2008 http://newhallband.org.uk/news.htm For some members of the band, a solo contest was a new experience, for others not, but we all had a great day out at the Leicestershire Brass Band Association Spring Festival. Members of the band took part in the Junior Slow Melody section, the Open Duet section, Open Slow Melody section, Open Air Varie section and the Open Quartet section. 09/04/2008 http://newhallband.org.uk/news.htm We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Kevin Holdgate as our permanent Musical Director. Please see the news item below (14 January) for more about Kevin's background. 20/03/2008 http://newhallband.org.uk/news.htm We were very pleased with our performance at the Area contest on Sunday 9 march, and would like to thank Kevin Holdgate who has done a sterling job at rehearsals and on the day. He stepped in just three weeks beforehand to pick up the baton from Allan Morris. 14/03/2008