News / 2005
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Hirst leaves B&R
March 03, 2005
Long term Resident Conductor David Hirst has left the Brighouse and Rastrick Band on amicable terms.
Brett signs up as a Woolley
March 03, 2005
Former Fodens Bb bass star eturns back to the contesting scene with Woolley Pritchard Sovereign Brass.
Students set for get together
March 03, 2005
The student bands of Leeds and Durham University are set to get together for a joint concert this weekend.
Carlton add to the Mains
March 03, 2005
Carlton Main has made a few late signings to help them in their bid at the Bradford Contest this weeknend.
Loss of Palace stalwart
March 03, 2005
Sad to report the death of Roger Clements of the Cyrstal Palace Band
Music Panel turn it on
March 01, 2005
The Kapitol Music Panel have clarified the issue of the 'Wagner turn' for all the bands, after Reg Vardy did something a bit different on the weekend.
Death of euphonium star
March 01, 2005
The sad news has reached us that the fine euphonium player and brass teacher, Shaun Thomas has died aged just 34.
Horden celebrate Regional success
March 01, 2005
The BHK (UK) Ltd Horden Band are celebrating their first ever trip to the Championship Finals in London in October.
Derwent enjoy Friends
March 01, 2005
Derwent Brass has been inviting a few friends around and entertaining them in fine fashion it seems.
SWBBA re-elect on the nod
March 01, 2005
President Goff Richards heads the South West Brass Band Association once more for 2005.
Gresley set for CD launch
March 01, 2005
David Hutchinson and the Gresley Old Hall Band are gearing themselves up for the launch of their second CD later this year.
Lympstone head for new home
March 01, 2005
Charlie Fleming and the Lympstone South West Telecoms Band are on a crest of a wave as they move into their bew bandroom.
Fodens stars go Scouting!
March 01, 2005
Mark Wilkinson and Glyn Williams certainly enjoyed themselves at the recent 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Bands Patrons Concert.
Busy Jazzy Time at Bramhall
March 01, 2005
Its going to be music from the great jazz stars at Bramhall High School.
New faces set for Newstead
March 01, 2005
Newstead welcome new players to the ranks ahead of the Regional Championships.
Bucko and Tricky down under
March 01, 2005
Richard Evans and Brian Buckley have just shared their experience with Australian bands.
Oz Council requires new faces
March 01, 2005
The National Band Council of Australia is asking for a new President and Vice President to head their organisation.
Barnsely mix and match
March 01, 2005
John Hopkinson and the Barnsley Building Society Band are mixing and matching their resources ahead of Bradford.
New Signings at Yiewsley
March 01, 2005
There plenty of new faces at the Yiewsley and West Drayton Band as they prepare for the forthcoming Regionals.
New (and old) faces for Burry Port
March 01, 2005
West Wales contenders welcome new faces to the ranks (and a few old ones) as they prepare for the Swansea Contest.
The Touring Timpanist
March 01, 2005
News from top timp player David Griffiths as he leaves on his touring travels.
Reg Vardy ‘turn’ to 28th victory
February 28, 2005
It was a question a non inversion that led to Reg Vardy taking the Northern Area title, as Dearham, Five Rivers, Lockwood and Easington also claim the top prizes in Darlington.
