Hexham Brass is a friendly community brass band based in Hexham, Northumberland.
Hexham Brass was founded in 2010 by the late Sue Murrill. Sue worked tirelessly to establish a brass band in Hexham and the reputation of the band in the local area is testament to her dedication.
Sue had a gift for bringing out the best in every member of the band, whether they were beginners or established players and the confidence she instilled has allowed Hexham Brass to go from strength to strength.
The band commissioned a march in memory of Sue's musical leadership and friendship, which regularly features in our varied repertoire.
Our conductor: Frank O'Connor
Frank studied French horn at Trinity College of Music London. On leaving he taught as a peripatetic brass teacher before moving into the classroom, where he was Director of Music at three Secondary Schools in London and Bristol.
Frank is an experienced choir master and orchestral conductor. He has been the Musical Director of several amateur orchestras including the Royal Forest of Dean Orchestra and Keynsham Orchestra. He was guest conductor with Ealing Symphony Orchestra and Bristol Sinfonia with whom he was also principal horn.
On moving to Ireland in 2012 he became Musical Director of The Skibbereen Silver Band where he saw them progress to Intermediate level. He also started a junior band in Skibbereen that is now thriving, participating in contests and giving concerts.
Our players
We welcome players of all ages and abilities, from experienced musicians to people who are just starting out. We enjoy making music together, performing at concerts and being a part of community events in Hexham and the surrounding area.
We play a wide range of music from traditional hymns and marches to show tunes and film music. The band is open to players of all abilities.
Performances
We perform regularly at concerts and local events throughout the year. You can find details of our upcoming performances on the events page.
Want to know more?
If you'd like to find out more about the band, come along to a rehearsal or get involved in some other way, we'd be very happy to hear from you.