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Mercer and Barker

New links for Mercer & Barker

A new partnership link between Mercer & Barker and Muremo/Luthier Timbales sees the mouthpiece makers expand into France and Belgium.

April 10, 2024


Tom Hutchinson

Hutchinson ready for busy schedule

A busy period of playing beckons for the Besson star as he prepares to head to Melton, Cardiff, Lithuania, Italy and Scotland over the next couple of months.

April 10, 2024


Fife

Fife to welcome 16 bands for festival day of entertainment

Carnegie Hall in Dunfermline will host 16 bands competing for the Fife Brass Band Festival entertainment title.

April 10, 2024


Black Dyke Band

New tuba signing at Black Dyke Band

RNCM student Charlies Cresswell has joined the National champion

April 10, 2024


Coalburn

SBBA award for Sheridan

Alex Sheridan of the Coalburn Silver Band organisation has been presented with honorary life members hip of the Scottish Brass Band Association.

April 10, 2024


Haverhill

New home for Haverhill

Haverhill Silver Band organisation has found itself a new home as it looks towards an exciting future.

April 09, 2024


Dawkes

Dawkes expansion heralds exciting new future

Dawkes Music is set to become one of the largest musical instrument shops in the world — with retail, repair and performance at its heart for customers.

April 09, 2024


Making music

Making Music announces new Co-Chief Executive

Seamus McGibbon will join Barbara Eifler is leading the leisure time charity Making Music.

April 09, 2024


Elland

Elland Silver Band launch Composers Competition

Composers are being invited to submit works to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Elland Silver Band organisation.

April 09, 2024


David Morton

Morton to lead Oslofjord Brass

David Morton will add to his conducting portfolio as he is set to become the new Musical Director at Oslofjord Brass.

April 09, 2024


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 7th April

A Dream of a programme to enjoy this week from Chris Helme — including a chance to hear the Royal Albert Hall test-piece by Peter Graham

April 09, 2024


Wainstone Cup

Dr Martin looks to improve future health

The Dr Martin Wainstone Cup competition will take place in September this year, with a new date to be sought for 2025.

April 08, 2024


Ray Farr

Farr returns to Riverside for National challenge

Ray Farr will direct NASUWT Riverside at the Royal Albert Hall later this year.

April 08, 2024


James Madison University

Results: 2024 North American Brass Band Championships

James Madison University claims the Championship Section for the first time, as accolades head to San Francisco, Massanutten, Fountain City Youth, Youth Brass Academy, Triangle Youth Brass and Watson Brass.

April 07, 2024


Black Dyke trio

Geoffrey Brand tribute marked by National Youth Brass Band and friends

Players young and old paid tribute to the great Geoffrey Brand at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Concert in Cardiff on the weekend.

April 07, 2024


EBBA

Judges announced for European Championships

The various adjudication panels have been announced for the forthcoming European Championships in Palanga.

April 07, 2024


Sovereign Brass

Report & Result: 2024 ConsTest Birmingham Open

Sovereign reigns in Birmingham once again as they claim the own-choice title

April 06, 2024


Euph Stre

EuphoniumStore.net continues to meet worldwide demand

The bespoke on-line store for all things euphonium and baritone keeps meeting the needs and ambitions of its customers.

April 06, 2024


Dennis Vork

Vork to reach final chord with Schoonhoven

Dennis Vork has announced that he is to step down as principal cornet of Brass Band Schoonhoven at the end of this contesting season.

April 06, 2024


ConsTest

Live coverage of the 2024 ConsTest own-choice competition

You can add to your enjoyment of the popular own-choice contest at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire today by following our live coverage to complement the action.

April 06, 2024


BBE

The need to break down barriers

Sarah Groarke-Booth recently led a focused webinar on the challenges faced by female conductors in the banding world.

April 05, 2024


Subscribe

Brass Band World magazine: March edition out now

The latest edition of the leading publication is now out — and is full to the brim with all things brass banding.

April 04, 2024


Batgate

Communication key for Bathgate partnership

A new partnership link between a leading communications company and Bathgate Band will enable youngsters to enjoy being part of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland.

April 04, 2024


NABBA

American bands ready for lift-off at Von Braun Centre

The final countdown is on for the North American National Championships in Alabama- and the rest of the world can enjoy the action.

April 04, 2024


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Excursion (Christopher Cook)

The latest release from BrookWright Music is an exciting study for brass with a twist.

April 04, 2024


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March

Dufton to Durham for the beat of one big drum

April 27 • John Redgate is a man on a drum mission as he walks 60 plus miles to help fund raising


Elland

Elland look to fund future ambitions at new home

April 27 • The Elland Silver Band organisation has ambitious plans to secure its future at a new home.


National; Youth Band

National Youth Band concert broadcast to be aired

April 27 • You will now be able to enjoy the memorable Easter Course concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Wychavon

Wychavon entries already reaching limits

April 27 • If you want your band to perform at the Wychavon Festival of Brass later this year then you better be quick — as places are filling up.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band - Reading Festival of Brass: Open Workshop Rehearsal

Saturday 27 April • St Laurence Church, Reading RG1 3EJ


London Central Fellowship Band - Hemel Hempstead Salvation Army

Saturday 27 April • Waterhouse St, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1ES


Haverhill Silver Band - Friends' Requests

Sunday 28 April • Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR


Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert - Stockport Silver Band

Sunday 28 April • Boarshurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane OL3 7EW


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 3 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135


Uppermill Band

April 26 • Required: EXCITING TIMES AHEAD. Following a period of rebuilding and the appointment of our new MD JAMES GARLICK , due to retirement we have vacancies for TROMBONE and BARITONE positions to complete our team.We are a hardworking and committed team


Olney Brass

April 25 • Friendly & ambitious 2nd section L&SC area brass band, based in Newport Pagnell (near Milton Keynes) currently seeking a SOLO CORNET player to complete our line-up. We have a good variety of contests, concerts & community events throughout the year.


Olney Brass

April 25 • Friendly & ambitious 2nd section L&SC area brass band, based in Newport Pagnell (near Milton Keynes) currently seeking a REPIANO CORNET player to complete our line-up. We have a good variety of contests, concerts & community events throughout the year.


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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