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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.




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


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • PRINCIPAL Eb BASS position - our enthusiastic team of basses are looking for the right leader to elevate them to the next level. We have a great program of events ahead of us including contests and concerts alongside a good social vibe.


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • Championship CORNET players - we are looking for a strong front row player to complete our section. We have a great year ahead including contests, hymn and march contests, concerts and Durham Miners alongside a good social vibe.


East London Brass

January 3 • PERCUSSIONIST - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a percussionist to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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