- Sir Brian May
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Date Posted: Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Sir Brian May CBE
Alder Valley Brass are thrilled to announce that Surrey neighbour Sir Brian May CBE, lead guitarist with the world-renowned rock band Queen, has agreed to become the band’s new Honorary President. Sir Brian said it was ‘a pleasant surprise’ and that he was ‘very honoured’ to be asked to fill a position previously held over the years by Ronnie Barker and. later, Ronnie Corbett. The band have a musical link to the Two Ronnies as they played (under their former name The Aldershot Brass Ensemble) on two of their famous TV shows. The band now look forward to the chance to play arrangements of Queen music especially for Sir Brian including Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now and, particularly, the Brian May-composed Fat Bottomed Girls.
- Remembrance Sunday Parade
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Date Posted: Mon, 19 Jan 2026
The parade and Band assembled in Castle Street and processed to the War memorial in Gostrey Meadow. Last Post and Reveille were played by Mr Steve Burgess, Principal Cornet player for Alder Valley Brass. Mr Roy Hancock, chairman of Alder Valley Brass laid the wreath on their behalf.
- Carols at Redfield!
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Date Posted: Mon, 19 Jan 2026
We were at Redfields Garden Centre, Church crookham yesterday and will be there today 23rd Novemv=ber, playing carols. Attachment: 
- NEW MD
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Date Posted: Tue, 13 Jan 2026
Alder Valley Brass are delighted to announce the appointment of Colour Sargeant (BM) David Hamilton BMus (Hons) MMus LRSM as new Musical Director. This is because our current Musical Director Captain David Hatton MMus FRSM ATCL is relocating.
