News / 2006
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Butlins announcement
October 06, 2006
Bands who haven't heard anything yet from the organisers of the Butlins Mineworkers Championships next year should get in contact with them straight away. Things may have gone missing in the post.
Tovey to premiere new work
October 06, 2006
Bram Tovey is set to premiere a new jazz work for piano, band and percussion at next years RNCM Festival based on the great wit Dorothy Parker.
Kelly goes
October 06, 2006
Darebin City Brass would like to announce that John Kelly (Euphonium) has made the decision to retire from playing after 32 years with the band.
Death of Tony Hadfield
October 05, 2006
'An absolute top bloke'. The death of Tony Hadfield has been reported to 4BR.
Great training day in Norwich
October 05, 2006
Last weekend the East Anglian BB Association had a fantastic training day led by Richard Marshall and friends.
Weekend of music making in Gloucester
October 05, 2006
Over 100 young brass players are set to take part in a great day of music making in Tewkesbury this weekend, culminating with Simone Rebello in concert.
Results: Borders Slow Melody
October 05, 2006
There was a grand day out at Jedforest for their Slow Melody Contest which saw one family pick up a clutch of first prizes.
Freckleton delight
October 05, 2006
Freckleton make it a round dozen at Fleetwood and now have their sights set for more success.
Becontree sign Kuyt!
October 05, 2006
Becontree welcome lots of new signings including Kuyt from Holland — no, not the striker at Liverpool!!!
Renaissance at Cowes
October 05, 2006
Andy Norman is leading a real renaissance at Cowes — and not a single yacht in sight.
Tassie titles
October 05, 2006
The Tasmanian Band Championships are being held on the weekend of 14-15 October with a small contingent of 12 bands participating.
Bands do Battle
October 05, 2006
Fourteen Brass bands and concert bands will be head to head in the annual Battle of the Bands over three weeks in October.
Chicago Brass Band Players to premiere new work
October 04, 2006
2006 NABBA Ensemble Champion Chicago Brass Band Players to premiere Sy Brandon’s Introduction, Aria & Dance at a concert on October 8th, 2007.
Exciting Brass Event
October 03, 2006
There is a musical extravaganza going ahead in Taunton in November headed by John Packer Ltd. So go check it out — its all free!
No more Frying tonight
October 03, 2006
After nearly 30 years of service, Sheriden Fryer hangs up his playing boots with Brighouse and Rastrick, but he will still be busy man at West Ridings.
Results: NEDDC Dronfield Contest
October 03, 2006
Carlton Main takes entertainment title at Dronfield.
New man at Knottingley Silver
October 03, 2006
Robin Morgan is the new man at the helm at Knottingley Silver.
Manger premiere trio of new works
October 03, 2006
Bjorn Sagstad and Manger Musikklag premiere three new challenging works as part of the BrassWind Festival.
Marsden say hello and goodbye
October 03, 2006
There have been plenty of comings and goings at Marsden ahead of their Pontins title defence.
Gresley look forward
October 03, 2006
Richard Grantham and his Gresley Colliery Band have a lot to look forward to — including the release of their new CD.
Wilby set for a Vienna Night in York
October 03, 2006
Professor Philip Wilby will be setting the scene for the Open Champions at their forthcoming concert at York Minster.
Swap time for Charley
October 03, 2006
Euphonium soloist Charley Brighton is getting set to sawp his euph for the conducting baton — but only for a short interlude.
Anyone missing a green jacket?
October 03, 2006
The National Eisteddfod of Wales has in its possession a nice green band jacket and it wants to get it back to its original owner.
Wilky wows in Wales
October 03, 2006
Fodens Mark Wilkinson travelled a long way to North Wales and rewarded Menai Bridge with a great day of tuition
