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Roy Newsome

Dr Roy delighted at book launch

June 12, 2006
Dr Roy Newsome has been delighted at the reception his latest book has received, especially after its official launch.


Leyland Band

Top 10 test pieces to be recorded

June 12, 2006
A survey to find out brass band lovers top 10 test pieces has been revealed and has resulted in the National Champions, Leyland, offering to record them all. Guess which ones made it?


YBS star on road to recovery

June 12, 2006
Iwan Williams is setting his sights on the British Open as he takes time out to recover from medical treatment.


ADSS on the WWW

June 12, 2006
The award winning Abraham Darby Specialist School for the Performing Arts, Madeley, Telford have made a return to the world wide web by launching a revamped web site.


Wolverton

Wolverton help to remember

June 12, 2006
The Wolverton Band are enjoying themselves at present but have also taken time to remember those who gave their lives in a greater cause.


Welsh bands needed!

June 12, 2006
A new Entertainment Contest in Pontyberem near Llanelli next month is in need of a couple of Welsh entrants to help a great cause — so come on boys and get in touch!


60 and still going strong!

June 12, 2006
Stanley Ashworth has just notched up his 60th time of leading the bands at Top Mossley for Whit Friday.


Forest entries needed

June 12, 2006
The 1st Annual Forest of Dean Solo, Duet, Quartet and Ensemble Contest needs a few more adult entries before the start date of 9th July. The football would have enede by then, so get them in!


MIFB

MIFB online store open

June 12, 2006
Full festival passes available online from 15th June 2006. See Brisbane XLCR this year.


Whit Friday bass player

Results: Whit Friday — Tameside

June 10, 2006
Results of the Whit Friday Contests in Tameside.


Whit Friday bass player

Results: Whit Friday — Saddleworth

June 10, 2006
Results of the Whit Friday Contests in Saddleworth.


East Coast of Australia Band Championships

June 09, 2006
Bands will compete this Sunday in what is shaping up to be the largest regional contest in Australia.


Normans

Advert Feature: Normans

June 09, 2006
Normans are on EBay with an amazing tuba auction! There is no reserve and the starting bids are just 1p!!


David Childs

Childs comes in under the Radyr

June 09, 2006
David and Bob Childs contributed to the great success of the recent Radyr and Morganstown (Melingriffith) Annual Concert.


Virtuosi

Advert feature: Virtuosi Intruments

June 09, 2006
Looking for a new tenor horn — then Virtuosi Instruments have just launched their brand new range of the instrument.


Ryan Peni

Peni's from tuba heaven

June 09, 2006
New Zealand tuba star to premier new tuba work later this year.


Scots to invade Norway

June 09, 2006
Two countries that don't have teams at this year's World Cup can enjoy some good old brass band music instead as Kinneil cross the North Sea to Norway.


Trefor Evans Memorial Concert

June 09, 2006
The Lydbrook Band are set to remember a fine player in a brilliant way.


Maidenhead complete Gospel Train tour

June 09, 2006
Maidenhead Citadel Band has completed its 7 day 'Gospel Train' tour of North Scotland Division of the Salvation Army.


Chalford due to be commited

June 09, 2006
Commitment is the key it seems for the Chalford Band — staring from the top...


Yorkshire Imps

Busy times for Imps

June 09, 2006
Yorkshire Imps have a busy time ahead it seems.


Thoresby

Thoresby set for memorial honour

June 09, 2006
The Thoresby Colliery Band are to perform at the memorial service for the July 7th bombings.


NABBC South West Area Workshop

June 09, 2006
An amusing, interesting and informative workshop for percussionists was held at Weston lately. And no... that isn't an oxymoron either...


Windcorp

Windcorp enjoy tour

June 09, 2006
The Windcorp Band has enjoyed a mini tour with the help of BAYV.


Black Dyke Band

Thornton & Baker in collision

June 09, 2006
David Thornton and Brett Baker are about to collide with K&N Brass in Adelaide.




kAPITOL

2026 National Finals test-pieces announced

March 30 • Works by Philip Sparke, Andrew Wainwright, Eric Ball, Thierry Deleruyelle and Peter Graham will challenge the Albert Hall and York Barbican finalists.


Youth Brass 2000

Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 29 • There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.


Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band

March 29 • Bb AND Eb BASSES WANTED!. We are a friendly 1st section band based in Nottingham - rehearsal Thursday Evening. We have an exciting year planned with a visit to Whit Friday and a place secured at the nationals following our success at the midlands area!


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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