2011
CHAPTER 01
The beginning
David Cutting founded Simon Langton Brass and became its first Musical Director. His first period of leadership continued until 2018.
Simon Langton Brass · Canterbury
Our Heritage & Archives
Celebrating 15 years of the people, performances and milestones that have shaped our band since 2011.
Explore our story ↓Fifteen years of making music together.
Founded in 2011 by its first Musical Director, David Cutting, Simon Langton Brass has grown through the commitment of generations of musicians. This living archive brings together the chapters we can document today, with room for many more memories to be added.
2011Year founded
2013Fourth Section regional champions
202615th anniversary
Our journey
Through the years
Key moments in the story of Simon Langton Brass, drawn from our existing band records.
2013
CHAPTER 02
Regional champions
Under David Cutting, the band won the London & Southern Counties Fourth Section Regional Championships performing Devon Fantasy, and went on to the National Finals with A Malvern Suite.
2019
CHAPTER 03
Regional champions & national bronze 🥉
Under Musical Director Keith Twyman, Simon Langton Brass won the London & Southern Counties Fourth Section Regional Championships, performing Stantonbury Festival. The band went on to achieve third place at the 2019 National Fourth Section Final, performing Beecher Variations — a proud national podium finish.
2020–2023
CHAPTER 04
Founder returns
David Cutting returned for a second period as Musical Director, continuing the work he began in 2011.
2023–2024
CHAPTER 05
Third Section regional champions 🏆
With Andy Collins as Musical Director, the band won the 2023 London & Southern Counties Third Section Regional Championships, performing Chorale and Toccata. The band subsequently represented the region at the National Third Section Final, placing 12th with The Lost Village of Imber. Andy served as Musical Director during 2023–2024.
2024–2025
CHAPTER 06
Keith Twyman returns
Keith Demetriou Twyman returned for a second period as Musical Director.
2025
CHAPTER 07
Transition and renewal
Michael Brimson served as interim Musical Director during 2025. David Lockwood was appointed Musical Director in November 2025.
2026
CHAPTER 08
Fifteen years of music
Simon Langton Brass celebrates 15 years since its foundation. The band competed at the London & Southern Counties Third Section Regional contest, performing Three Haworth Impressions.
This timeline is a developing record. Some early dates and details are still being verified and will be added as material becomes available.
THE SIMON LANGTON BRASS PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE
Moments Through the Years
Performances, contests and special occasions that tell the story of our band. Explore the collection, starting with the earliest photographs and following our story through the years.
2023Gulbenkian Concert
FROM THE ARCHIVE · 2023
Gulbenkian Concert
Conducted by Andy Collins
Simon Langton Brass performing at the annual Gulbenkian Concert, with the school choir seated behind the band.
View full photograph ↗2025London & Southern Counties Regional Contest
FROM THE ARCHIVE · 2025
London & Southern Counties Regional Contest
With Musical Director Keith Twyman
A group photograph of Simon Langton Brass at the 2025 London & Southern Counties Regional Contest.
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Our founder
David Cutting
Founder and first Musical Director of Simon Langton Brass, David led the band from 2011 to 2018 and returned from 2020 to 2023. His work laid the foundations for the musical community we know today.
Read about our Musical Directors →Memories worth keeping
01 / PEOPLE
Musical Directors
Meet the conductors who have shaped our sound and our story.
Explore their stories →02 / PHOTOGRAPHSPhotographic Memories
Relive performances, contests and special occasions through our gallery.
Browse photographs →03 / STORIESBand News & Milestones
Discover more recent chapters and celebrations from band life.
Read our stories →Our achievements deserve their own spotlight.
From the 2013 Fourth Section regional championship victory to memorable performances and our 15th anniversary, explore the moments that make Simon Langton Brass proud.
Explore our achievements →Were you part of the story?
Were you a former player, supporter or concertgoer? We would love to hear your memories and see historic programmes, photographs or contest records. Please only share material you have permission to provide.
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