简体中文
EnglishWhat are the latest news and updates from Hammonds Band?
Updated
The Hammonds Band website's "Featured News" section lists the band's most recent announcements, and as of the latest update shown there, the newest item dates from 16 December 2023. The featured items cover player appointments and a new recording series, with entries spanning from November 2021 to December 2023.
Latest featured news items
| Date | News |
|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2023 | New Euphonium lead at Hammonds |
| 21 Jul 2022 | Adam Warburton Joins Hammonds on Solo Trombone |
| 26 May 2022 | The 'New Look' Hammonds Band embark on an exciting new series of recordings |
| 19 Nov 2021 | Kirsty Abbotts Makes Contest Debut With Hammonds Band |
The most recent item, from December 2023, announces a new euphonium lead. Before that, the July 2022 entry confirms Adam Warburton joining on solo trombone. The May 2022 item signals a new series of recordings under a "New Look" lineup, and the November 2021 entry marks Kirsty Abbotts's contest debut with the band.
What these updates tell you about the band
- Personnel changes are a recurring theme. Two of the four featured items are player appointments (euphonium and solo trombone), so if you follow the band for its lineup, the news section is where changes are announced.
- Recording activity is ongoing. The May 2022 announcement of a new recording series sits alongside the site's separate "Our Latest Album" section, which points to recorded output as an active part of the band's work.
- Contest participation is noted. The November 2021 item about a contest debut shows the band's competitive side is also covered in the news feed.
Where to find this and related information
The Featured News items appear on the band's homepage. The same site also has sections for "Our Latest Album" and "Where to hear us," which cover recordings and upcoming performances respectively. If you want to book the band rather than just follow its news, the site directs you to contact the band manager through the contact page; the band offers either a full band with percussion or an 8 to 10 piece group for smaller venues.
One practical note: the featured news list is not a full archive, and the newest entry shown is from December 2023, so anything more recent would need to be checked directly on the site rather than assumed from this list.