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2009 Brass in Concert Championship — Postcard from Gateshead

November 19, 2009
It's all about having a good time in Newcastle's Bigg Market as well as The Sage at Gateshead's. And girls with little covering and Tricky Dicky are still the star attractions.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — Retrospective

November 19, 2009
A year ending in an apogee of delight as Foden's get spaced out to take Brass in Concert title.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — A question of repertoire

November 19, 2009
Chris Thomas looks at what was played at The Sage this year and wonders if there is a real desire for musical innovation at the contest.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — The Good, The Bad and the Downright Odd

November 19, 2009
There was plenty to smile about, curl your toes about and raise an eyebrow or two about at The Sage this year...


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — Introduction & Prediction

November 10, 2009
The entertainers are in town and ready to give it their all - but who will come out on top in the brass band world's version of X Factor.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — An entertaining weekend?

November 10, 2009
4BR looks at what will be and what hopefully won't be on offer at The Sage this weekend.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — Runners and Riders

November 10, 2009
4BR takes a look at the cast list of entertainers lined up for our enjoyment this weekend. Which of these dozen will tickle the fancy then?


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — The Adjudicators

November 10, 2009
These are the men and one woman the bands and soloists have to impress this year.


2009 Brass in Concert Championship — The Records (1977-2008)

November 10, 2009
Who's won what and when. Winners and conductors, best soloists, march prize and all the awards from the UK's premier entertainment competition.




Dobcross Silver Band - Glossop Old Band

Sunday 11 May • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Dobcross Silver Band - 150th Anniversary and reunion Concert

Sunday 18 May • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Ocean Brass - Segalula A Capella

Saturday 31 May • Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1ED


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Chinnor Silver

May 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on 12th monday at 11am in our bandroom.. Its a fun friendly rehearsal for players of all abilities with coffee and cake thrown in. Its all free and does not affect you banding allegiances as its just a chance for an extra blow


Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band

May 10 • Help fill our vacancy! Could you be the missing heartbeat of our successful and thriving brass band?. LGB Brass need a kit player. Are you, a reader? Or have big band, brass band , concert band, military or orchestral experience?


Olney Brass

May 8 • Ambitious and friendly L&SC 2nd section contesting band, based in Newport Pagnell (near to jnct 14, M1) currently seeking the following players: CORNETS (solo cornets desired, positions negotiable), Eb BASS, FLUGELHORN, PRINCIPAL EUPHONIUM.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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