News / 2006
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Asbury Strings have a Ball with Lexington Band
November 10, 2006
Lexington Brass Band joins with the Asbury College Collegium Strings for a Christmas concert, but it will be the orchestra that performs Eric Ball's A Carol Fantasy in it's original string format.
Rob Richardson records with Columbus
November 10, 2006
As part of a baritone solo CD project, Rob Richardson recorded 5 tracks this past week with the Brass Band of Columbus.
Western NSW make plans
November 10, 2006
The newly elected Executive Committee of the Western Band Branch of BANSW met on 3rd November to make plans for 2007.
NBCA release 2007 rules
November 10, 2006
President of the National Band Council of Australia, Mr Robert Bedwell, has released the 2007 Yearbook.
SABA MD of the Year
November 10, 2006
Geoff Meikle has been awarded the South Australian Bands Association Musical Director of the Year for 2006.
Everyone stayed!
November 10, 2006
October 2006 was a very time for the City of Ballarat Municipal Band. After competing in the Victorian Band Championships (South Street) the band held it's inaugural annual concert.
Lloyd becomes Radio3 Composer of the week
November 09, 2006
After a concerted campaign and years of neglect the music of the fine English composer George Lloyd is set to be featured on Radio 3.
Sellers welcome Burn boost
November 09, 2006
The Sellers International Band welcomes the talented Sarah Burn to their ranks in time for Brass in Concert.
Mead itunes in to teaching course
November 09, 2006
Euphonium star is now available on itunes as well as at the forthcoming Yorkshire and Humberside Brass and Percussion workshop.
GUS to model new Jeans
November 09, 2006
Chris Jeans has been appointed the new principal trombone at the GUS Band.
Yeovil happy at win
November 09, 2006
The Yeovil Town Band are a happy bunch after their latest triumph at the 60th anniversary SWBBA Contest.
Georgia Band to be featured at trumpet festival.
November 09, 2006
The Georgia Brass Band will be the featured band at the third annual
Atlanta Trumpet Festival this weekend.
New website for BIC
November 09, 2006
There is a new look website in time for the 30th celebrations of Brass in Concert.
Crash, bang, wallop at Leyland
November 09, 2006
It seems that the Leyland Band is not haviung the best of luck in the driving stakes of late.
2006 Swedish National Championships
November 09, 2006
This weekend, 19 bands will participate in the 19th Swedish Brassband Festival to be held in the small town of Värnamö.
Tewkesbury help out the army!
November 09, 2006
Tewkesbury Town Band help the army out by playing their part in the local Remembrance Festival.
Mid Winter workshop in South West
November 09, 2006
The South West Brass Band Association are holding a mid winter brass workshop. We have the details.
Winter set to come home
November 09, 2006
International trumpet star Martin Winter is set to make a home visit
Tayport to remember stalwart
November 09, 2006
Tayport Instrumental Band are to remember a great stalwart supporter of their band.
Central Ohio Brass Band to host new festival
November 08, 2006
The Central Ohio Brass Band will be hosting the first Ohio Brass Arts Festival on Sunday, April 1st, 2007.
Rankings: November update
November 08, 2006
Latest 200 ranked bands following the National Championships of GB plus many other major contest from around the globe.
Music Festival Opportunity
November 08, 2006
The Bonyi International Youth Music Festival will be held in Brisbane from 1-6 July, 2007 and is attracting schools from all over the world.
Advert: Ministry of Defence
November 07, 2006
Fancy a job as a Voluntary Band Instructor for both brass and woodwind? The MoD would like to hear from you if you are interested.
Pennine push up 4BR cash table
November 07, 2006
After their win at Pontins Penine Brass has forced its way into the 4BR Order of Merit Prize Money Table for 2006. Brass in Concert though is just round the corner...
Pillowell end 2006 in style
November 07, 2006
Rhodri Griffiths and his Pillowell Band has ended 2006 in a bit of style after winning the SWBBA Third Section contest at Torquay.
