Result: 2021 Scottish Open
November 27
It's a descriptive musical portrait full of artistry and class from Whitburn as Howard Snell's 'Gallery' gives them their seventh consecutive Scootish Open title.
Yorkshire Youth continues reinvigorated progress
November 26 • The Yorkshire Youth Band has met up again to showcase their progress and enhance their skill sets under the team of Black Dyke Band stars.
Checking the quality...
November 26 • Steven Mead and Roger Webster have been testing the latest batch of Besson euphoniums and cornets to come off the production line in Germany.
Quintet of key signings for Dobcross
November 26 • Dobcross Silver Band has welcome five new players to the ranks as they look forward to the 2022 contesting season.
Youth entries set to battle for honours
November 26 • There is solo and ensemble playing from a slightly different musical genre to enjoy this weekend from the comfort of your home.
Gregson to sign copies of World Rejoicing at Swiss Nationals
November 26 • The composer of the top section set-test will be on hand to sign copies of the study score of his work which will help decide which band becomes Swiss National Champion this year.
Enjoy all the Treasures of Brass in Concert
November 25 • You can enjoy all the action from the Brass in Concert Championships once again thanks to the wobplay.com recording platform
New recruits for Wantage
November 25 • The experienced duo of Lucas Wong and Lizzie Findley join the ranks of Championship Section Wantage Silver Band.
International flavour to Yorkshire Trombone Day
November 25 • The first Yorkshire Trombone Day attracted delegates from far and wide.
Heavy Bottom Caps
£42.95
Humes & Berg Cornet Cup Mute
£42.00
b# Instrument Soak
£15.00
Checking the quality...
November 26 • Steven Mead and Roger Webster have been in Germany to check the latest batch of Besson euphoniums and cornets...
Get ready to be entertained...
November 19 • The Brass in Concert Championships take place on Saturday so make sure you don't miss a note of any of it...
Enjoy the best of the best at Brass in Concert
November 9 • The very best youth and elite level bands will be providing the entertainment at Brass in Concert this year.
The best of the best at Brass in Concert
November 4 • There will be a host of brilliant brass band entertainers on show at Brass on Concert later this month - so why not enjoy the action at Gateshead or at home
Daisy, Daisy...: Remembering a pioneering female cornet entertainer
November 18 • As the brass band entertainers take to the stage at Brass in Concert this weekend, we look at the remarkable musical life of the pioneering female cornet star Daisy Squelch.
Take 5: A quintet of live National title winning performances
October 27 • Five memorable winning performances captured live from the stage of the Royal Albert Hall.
2022 RNCM Brass Band Festival: A catalyst flagship for the movement
October 10 • Artistic Director, Paul Hindmarsh offers a curator's perspective on what will be on offer at the UK banding movement's most important festival of repertoire in January.
Postcard from the Royal Albert Hall: Power to the people?
October 7 • Are we coming to an end to our banding history of the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall? Hopefully not, but something needs to change.
CD review: Black Dyke Gold: Volume IX
November 17 • Conductor: Prof Nicholas Childs. Soloists: Daniel Thomas; Gavin Saynor; Richard Marshall; Jon Hammonds; Tim Hammond; Matt Rigg. Doyen Recordings: DOY CD405
Concert: Abertillery Town Band
November 15 • 50th Anniversary Concert. Conductor: Alun F Williams. Guest Soloist: Daniel Thomas. The Met, Abertillery. Saturday 13th November
Concert: Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Brass Band
November 14 • Brass & Chrome. Conductor: Dr Robert Childs. RWCMD Cardiff. Wednesday 10th November
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 2,424.00 |
| 2 | Foden's | 875.37 |
| 3 | Black Dyke | 863.89 |
| 4 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 668.74 |
| 5 | Tredegar | 526.36 |
| 6 | Valaisia Brass Band | 516.94 |
| 7 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 481.88 |
| 8 | Flowers | 383.07 |
| 9 | Paris Brass Band | 365.05 |
| 10 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | 326.18 |
Regent Hall Concerts - RAF Central Band Wind Ensemble
Friday 26 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London WC1 2 DJ
York Railway Institute Band - Richard Marshall
Friday 26 November • York St John University Chapel. York. North Yorkshire YO31 7EX
Bodmin Town Band - Switch on of Christmas lights, Mount Folly, Bodmin
Friday 26 November • Mount Folly, Bodmin PL312DQ
Contest: Swiss National Championships
Saturday 27 November • Stravinski Hall, Montreaux. Claude-Nobs 5, 1820 Montreaux, Switzerland 1820
Contest: Scottish Open 2021
Saturday 27 November • Mill Street, Perth
Derwent Brass
November 26 • PRINCIPAL EEB BASS / TUBA | DERWENT BRASS | CHAMPIONSHIP SECTION | MIDLANDS. . Derwent Brass - Derbyshire's Premier Brass Band - have a rare vacancy on Principal EEb Tuba. Recent winners of 'Most Entertaining Band' at Bolsover and Wychavon Brass Festivals.
Glossop Old Band
November 26 • GLOSSOP OLD BAND, 1st Section Midlands Area, are looking to recruit the following players with immediate effect. One experienced Front Row Cornet player, position negotiable. (Principal seat available to right applicant), Solo Trombone and Solo Baritone.
Dobcross Silver Band
November 26 • Dobcross Silver Band request applications for the positions following: Eb BASS, FRONT ROW CORNET, BACK ROW CORNET. Come and complete our progressive band!
Darren R. Hawken
PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer