Are you potentially our new Musical Director?

Sat 23 May 2026

Silk Brass is a very successful and dedicated group of talented musicians. Formed in 1997 from an original core of players from the Congleton area, we are based in Marton part-way between Macclesfield and Congleton in Cheshire.

Following the departure of our highly respected former MD, we are now searching for someone to join us and help us to perform and compete at the highest levels within, and beyond our local community

• Do you have the drive, experience and vision to take the Band to the next level?
• Can you gain the trust, confidence and respect of Band members?
• Will you guide, encourage, lead, support and challenge (where needed) the Band and each and every musician?
• Are you willing to engage with each and every Band member, the Committee and the Trustees and work in partnership to continue building the band’s ‘Brand’

‘IF’ you can say ‘yes’ to these questions ...... perhaps we need to talk!!
For an informal confidential ‘chat’ please give our Band Chairman (Stephen Bridgehouse – 07836719616) or our Band Manager (Bob Goodwin – 07770366511) a call or simply reply to this announcement  (silkbrass97@gmail.com)

Let’s look at where we can take this ......... ????

50 years of banding knowledge and experience

Mon 02 Mar 2026

Huge congratulations to our Solo Euphonium player Andy who was presented with a long service award for 50 years commitment to brass banding at the North West Area Championships yesterday. Here's to his next 50 years of banding!

VE Day 80th Year Celebrations

Tue 20 May 2025

The band was delighted to perform as part of Macclesfield's Royal British Legion's VE Day Celebrations.

Held at Macclesfield Town Hall, the band was joined by vocalists Sacha Sloane and Dom for a tea dance afternoon.

I was wonderful to see so many people getting up on the dancefloor to waltz and foxtrot the afternoon away!.... and the cakes were pretty good too!

Report from the Rotary Club Christmas Concert

Sat 21 Dec 2024

Here is a report from the Congleton Rotary Club's Christmas concert:

"Rotary's popular Christmas Concert always sets the mood for the season.It was so nearly a complete sell-out performance with only a very few empty seats and the music of Silk Brass and the Eaton Bank Encore Choir delighting the audience.

The Mayor Cllr. Kay Wesley and her consort were guests of Rotary president Ian Robinson, together with Eaton Bank head Mr Ed O'Neil and Marton & District Primary school headteacher Mrs Nevin Deakin.

They heard the Eaton Bank Encore Choir, led by music teachers Sophie Walker and Chloe Travis showcase a programme of seasonal favourites. One of their Year 9 students, Isobel, featured on BBC Children in Need recently as a beneficiary through the Deafness and Sensory Network. Isobel is promoting BSL throughout the school and signed the choir's performance throughout the Concert.

Silk Brass performed to their usual high standard under their charismatic leader Tony Wyatt with a full programme that included 'Frosty the Snowman', Deck the Halls' and a medley of Christmas favourites.

After the interval, the band returned wearing appropriate Christmas headgear and rose to the occasion, with Tony Wyatt stirring the audience into action. They swayed in time and cheered to the 'Schneewaltzer' and sections of the audience, directed by band leader Tony Wyatt sang parts in the Twelve Days of Christmas. The Band duly obliged in their turn, standing with a resounding chorus of '5 Gold Rings'.

Compere Rtn. Rod Goodier thanked the choir and the musicians and made presentations to Sophie Walker and Chloe Travis and also Tony Wyatt.

The concert concluded with the band and choir singing 'Jingle Bells' and were not allowed home until they performed on last and even more seasonal encore."

Remembrance Weekend

Fri 06 Dec 2024

The band were proud to be a part of the nation's Remembrance celebrations once again this year.

On the Saturday, a Concert of Remembrance was held in St Michael's Church in Macclesfield, performing a mix of music, all fitting the occasion. Then on Sunday morning, the band led the parade as dignitaries, members and veterans of the armed forces and services, alongside the Macclesfield public paid their respects at Macclesfield Cenetaph. 

Prize Winners at NEMBBA contest

Fri 06 Dec 2024

The band took part in the NEMBBA contest on 3rd November.
Playing Diadem of Gold by George Bailey, the band were on great form and the adjudicator David Ashworth awarded the band 2nd place on a very tricky test piece.
Soprano cornet player Adrian Horn also came away with the Best Instrumentalist Award for the day.