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2009 English National Championship — All quiet on the Preston Front?

June 30, 2009
Has the English National got a long term future? Malcolm Wood asked for the opinions on the weekend.


2009 English National Championship — Postcard from Preston

June 30, 2009
The English National was well run, compact and enjoyable - but is it still one contest too many?


2009 English National Championship — Retrospective

June 30, 2009
Black Dyke had everything to lose in Preston at the weekend - but old habits die hard...


2009 English National Championship — The adjudicators

June 23, 2009
There are three men to be impressed in the box at Preston, if bands want to get to Austria next year.


2009 English National Championship — Within Blue Empires

June 23, 2009
You've seen the masterclass - now read all about PLC's whale inspired music.


2009 English National Championship — The composer - Paul Lovatt-Cooper

June 23, 2009
All you need to know about the man behind the music at this weekend's contest.


2009 English National Championship — Runners & Riders

June 23, 2009
14 top bands, but only one place up for grabs. 4BR looks at the contenders this year for the trip to Linz in 2010.


2009 English National Championship — Preview and predictions

June 23, 2009
Has banding devolution got a future in England? We will find out this weekend at Preston as 14 bands battle it out for a passport to Austria.




Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Marconi Brass

June 30 • We are a friendly, ambitious Second Section band in Rochester, aiming for promotion to the First Section under MD Jonathan Crowhurst. We have a busy concert calendar across Kent and are seeking a BBb Bass and two Cornet players (positions negotiable).


Cambrian Brass

June 29 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band - whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or moving to Aberystwyth for university.


Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band

June 29 • PERCUSSIONIST: DRUM KIT - Nottinghamshire based 1st section band. We are a youthful, welcoming band and would love to hear from you. We rehearse Thursday evenings and have a well balanced schedule of concerts and competitions.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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