News / 2006
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Top award for Welsh composer
August 07, 2006
Welshman Leigh Phillips has won a prestigious Jerry Goldsmith composition award.
Smithills enjoy CD craic
August 07, 2006
Chris Wormald and his Smithills Senior Brass Band has just returned from Dublin after their latest CD recording.
New signings at Felling
August 07, 2006
The Felling Band has announced that they have two new players in the ranks ahead of Harrogate.
Buyers Beware!
August 07, 2006
If you are offered a nice Yamaha soprano by a dodgy man in a pub, don't take it as its nicked. Keep your eyes peeled and contact the owner or Plod.
NABBA announces rule changes
August 07, 2006
The North American Brass Band Association has announced 6 rule changes to be implimented for its upcoming North American Brass Band Championships
Saiki and Gladstone celebrate
August 07, 2006
Gladstone Municipal Band had a busy weekend helping to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the signing of the sister city agreement between Gladstone in Queensland and Saiki in Japan.
SA Band Association AGM
August 07, 2006
The SA Band Association AGM will be held on Sunday 20 August at 3.00 pm
Tanunda appoints new MD
August 07, 2006
The Tanunda Town Band is pleased to welcome David Polain as its new Musical Director.
Tuba workshop success
August 06, 2006
Over 35 tuba players and general brass band enthusiasts attended the workshop run by Grimethorpe Principal Tuba player, Shaun Crowther, which was held this morning in Brisbane.
North American Test Piece Choices Sparkle
August 06, 2006
Details regarding the test pieces for the upcoming NABBA Championships on April 13 & 14, 2007 in New Albany, Indiana are announced.
Brett's back
August 05, 2006
After an enjoyable set of concerts in Cairns, Adelaide and Dunedin as part of the New Zealand Nationals competition and a series of appearances in Toyko, Brett Baker is back in the Southern hemisphere.
Fairey to help runaway children
August 04, 2006
The Fairey Band are helping a fantastic cause later this month when they support the Children's Society's Safe in the City project.
NYBBGB in concert this weekend
August 04, 2006
David Childs is the guest soloist with the NYBBGB this weekend. So why not take some time out and go and see them in action.
Police recapture SPJ
August 04, 2006
The West Mercia Constabulary Band has managed to recapture their MD.
NYBBGB announce principals
August 04, 2006
The line up of Principal players has been announced by the National Youth Band ahead of this weekends concerts.
Yorkshire stereotypes?
August 04, 2006
It seems the BBC has been marking Yorkshire Day with its usual diet of dumbing down and stereotyping. Shame on them...
Happy couple at SWT Woodfalls
August 04, 2006
Two banders from SWT Woodfalls have tied the knot with the help of some brass acompaniment.
Nuts about brass bands!
August 03, 2006
Her Excellency The Governor of Queensland, Quentin Bryce, invited 2006 National Championship volunteers to Government House for afternoon to say thank you and congratulations.
Exciting changes for 4BRDU
August 02, 2006
Thanks so very much for the overwhelming number of emails and phone calls I have received welcoming me to 4barsrest downunder.
St Mary's birthday bash
August 02, 2006
The St Mary’s Band Club is celebrating its 50th birthday this month.
2007 Prairie Brass Band Festival Details
August 01, 2006
Dates and guest clinician announced for the 2007 Prairie Brass Band Festival in Regina, Canada.
Moore takes award
August 01, 2006
Trombonist Peter Moore takes individual award at National Childrens Brass Band Course.
New members needed in Cornwall
August 01, 2006
New members are required for the Cornwall Youth Band this year. So if you think you are interested then give them a toot.
Well done Kate!
August 01, 2006
Kate Eggleshaw has become the first ever winner of the RNCM Jon Crosdale Award.
Don Lusher Memorial Service
August 01, 2006
Details of the memorial service to Don Lusher have been announced.
