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Australia National Championships

A Grade Summary

Year Winners Conductor Test piece
2013 Brisbane Excelsior
From Ancient Times
Howard Taylor Hymn, The Devil & The Deep Blue Sea, Own Choice, March
2010 Brisbane Excelsior
Dreams
Howard Taylor Hymn, Extreme Makeover, Own Choice, March
2009 Gunnedah Shire Band
Harmony Music
Jason Katsikaris Hymn, Dove Descending, Own Choice, March
2008 Brisbane Excelsior (QLD)
Montage
Howard Taylor Dances and Alleluias, Sparke
2007 Brisbane Excelsior
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Howard Taylor Terra Australis, Martin Ellerby and Own Choice
2006 Brisbane Excelsior Band
Music of the Spheres
Howard Taylor Variations on an Enigma, Sparke and Own Choice
2005 Brisbane Excelsior
Paginini Variations
Howard Taylor Tristan Encounters, Martin Ellerby and Own Choice


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Rob Nesbitt

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