National Second Section Champions 2011
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National Third Section Champions 2009

West Of England 2nd Section Champions 2011
West of England 3rd Section Champions 2009
West of England 4th Section Champions 2008

Brunel Brass was formed in December, 2006 when the tutors and older members of the newly formed Great Western Youth Band wanted to establish an adult band that could perform concerts and compete in competitions against other brass bands. Brunel Brass is based in Swindon, Wiltshire and practices once a week on a Thursday evening under the Musical Direction of John Winterflood ARCM LGSM.

The first public performance for the band was the West of England Regional Championships in March, 2007 at the Riviera Centre, Torquay. Brunel Brass were drawn to play number one in a large 4th Section of 23 bands - they had only 10 rehearsals before the contest so were delighted to have been placed 5th overall. Brunel Brass was established! The band has since had an unprecedented record of success, winning the 4th section West of England Regional Contest in March, 2008 and making their debut performance at the 2008 National Brass Band Championships in Harrogate where they were placed 4th. This led to promotion to the 3rd Section in 2009, where Brunel Brass won the 3rd Section West of England Regional Contest and once again an appearance at the National Championships in Harrogate. This time Brunel Brass won the finals and the title National Third Section Champions 2009 which automatically won them promotion to the 2nd Section in 2010. The performance at the Regional contest gave them a creditable 5th place against a field of 15 bands. In March this year Brunel Brass won the 2nd Section West of England Regional Contest and once again the opportunity to play at the National Finals later in the year. This unprecedented run of success has resulted in the band being promoted to the 1st Section in 2012 only 4 years since playing in the 4th section.

The success of the band is because of the mix of talented young players and experienced and talented adults which has been the hallmark of Brunel Brass.