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Friday, 21 January 2011

        

In this week’s British Bandsman, Paul Hindmarsh meets international trumpet star, Alison Balsom.

In a packed issue, Frank Renton examines the ongoing legacy of the 1996 film, 'Brassed Off!' in a hard-hitting article, Andrew Wainwright reports from last weekend’s Hendon Highlights festival at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, plus we have all the latest news from around the banding world in our packed 16-page, full-colour edition.

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Nationals

New website for National Championships

February 18 • A new website will bring you all you need to know about the National Championships of Great Britain.

John Ward

Ward takes baton for Friary Area challenge

February 18 • John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.

BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Fanfares and Proclamations (Steven Ponsford)

February 18 • A fantastic concert opener from the pen of Steven Ponsford.

Buckley

Tredegar to pay musical tribute to Buckley family

February 18 • The musical lives of Brian and Richard Buckley is to be celebrated in a special concert undertaken by Welsh champion Tredegar.

What's on »

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

Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ

Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Vacancies »

Oxted Band

February 17 • CORNET & TROMBONE - Our friendly, ambitious band is looking for a Cornet player (position negotiable) and Trombonists (1st and Bass) to complete our line up for 2026. Led by MD Darrell Scholes, we have a wide range of engagements and events planned.

West Wycombe Brass Band

February 15 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for a Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.

Tintwistle Band

February 15 • We need a 2nd baritone player to help complete our team. . We are competing in the second section midlands area next month, but due to illness now also need to fill this seat for the contest.. We enjoy a full calendar of concerts,contests,and social events.

Pro Cards »

Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator

               

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