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An Explorative Musical Journey: RNCM Brass Band at the 2026 International Brass Band Festival Under the direction from MD, Katrina Marzella-Wheeler, the RNCM Brass Band offered a programme filled with classic pieces and imaginative, contemporary writing that presented interesting concepts and musical fusions. A London Overture by Philip Sparke The band kicked off their concert with a classic work from Philip Sparke - A London Overture, which was written in 1984 for the Dutch

With Professor Nicholas Childs at the helm, Black Dyke pulled out all of the stops to deliver an history-making performance at the 2026 RNCM Brass Band Festival.

Under the musical guidance of their MD, Mark Bousie, the RNCM Junior Band put on a spectacular show with a programme featuring classic repertoire and fun contemporary works.