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’.

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Alder Valley Brass at the Beacon Lighting Event to celebrate VE Day 80 at Gostrey Meadow, Farnham on Thursday 8 May 2025. @brassbandsengland Farnham Town Council @farnham_herald #farnham #aldershot #guildford #surrey #brassband #remember #veday80

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As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) . We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. contact [email protected] Applications close 5 July

As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. [email protected] for details. Applications close 5 July. Auditions in July.

This weekend we bid a fond farewell to our MD, Capt David Hatton, 🎶. His humour, talent & leadership have lifted us over the last 3 years. Thank you, David—you’ll always be part of our band family! #Farewell #BandFamily 4barsrest.com Brass Bands England Farnham News Farnham Herald

Our last summer event is coming up! And what a great event it is. We shall be there in the afternoon, but make a day of it and enjoy the evening boat pageant at dusk too. It will be a great day. NTRiverWey

Alder Valley Brass were at National Trust River Wey and Dapdune Wharf River Festival on Saturday 27 September. NTRiverWey #guildford #farnham Brass Bands England 4barsrest.com Making Music UK Farnham Herald

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Duncan Beckley, MBE. Duncan shared a special chapter with Alder Valley Brass and was our MD, guiding the band to a memorable victory in the 1998 L&SC 1st Section with Purcell Variations.