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European Championships

B Section Summary

Year Winners Conductor Test piece
2012 Austria Brass Band of the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz [Austria] Professor Uwe Koller Light in the Darkness, Joop van Dijk, and Own Choice
2011 Ensemble de Cuivres Euphonia [Switzerland] Michael Bach Vertex, Stephen Hodel and Own Choice programme
2010 Austria Brass Band of the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz [Austria] Professor Uwe Koller Up My Alley, Albin Zaininger and Own Choice Programme
2009 3ba-brass[Germany] Franz Matysiak Catedrales, Bert Appermont and Own Choice Programme
2008 Brass Band Frener-Reifer Pfeffersberg [Italy] Bernhard Reifer Cornucopia, Craig Farr and Own Choice Programme
2007 Brass Band Frener-Reifer Pfeffersberg [Italy] Bernhard Reifer The Drop, Simon Dobson and Own Choice Programme
2006 Brass Band Oberösterreich [Austria] Hans Buchegger Little Christmas, Elaine Agnew & Own Choice Programme
2005 Brass Band Oberösterreich [Austria] Hans Buchegger Match-Rhythm, Jan Bosveld and entertainment programme
2004 Torshavn BB (Faeroe Islands) Ove Olsen Airs and Dances (Alan Fernie) and own choice programme
2003 Brottum Brass (Norway) Erling Myserth
2002 BB Nord Pas de Calais (France) P. Lorthios Excalibur (Jan van der Roost)
2001 Ensemble de Cuivres Euphonia (Switzerland) A. Scheider Symphonic Music (Paul Huber)
2000 BB Normandie (France) P. Gervais Corpus Christi (R. Redhead)
1999 BB Frosch Hall (Austria) H. Buchnegger Bandsmen's Challenge (B. Moren)
1998 BB Frosch Hall (Austria) H. Buchegger Fantasy
1997 BB Froschl Hall (Austria) H. Buchegger Entertainments (G. Vinter)
1996 BB Normandie (France) P. Gervais Occasion (E. Gregson)
1995 Oberschwaben – Allgau (Germany) G. Kurat The Three Musketeers (G. Hespe)
1994 Brass Band Frossch Hall (Austria) H. Buchegger


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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