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Rhyl thank stalwarts

March 30, 2006
The Rhyl Band has thanked two of their great stalwart players who have decided to cal it a day and seek new pastures — one in France!


Roxburgh, New Zealand

Otago Southland Regional Contest

March 30, 2006
The Otago Southland regional contest is to be held this weekend in beautiful Roxburgh (NZ).


Brass Bands' Association of New Zealand

Scenic Circle Band of the Year

March 30, 2006
Scenic Circle Band of the Year application forms now available.


Rankings: April update

March 28, 2006
Latest 200 bands following the round of Regionals Championships.


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Name that tune: Winner announced

March 28, 2006
Chief judge and the composer of the podcast theme, Phil Lawrence has picked a winner for our podcast competition. And the winner is...


Queensland Band Association

Ahoy from Helen!

March 28, 2006
We're getting to the pointy end of preparations for the Australian Nationals. Just a few more quick notes.


Darebin City Brass

Fore play at Darebin

March 28, 2006
Darebin City Brass joins the list of bands having a play before the trip to Brisvegas.


Brisbane City Council

Brisbane Major Works Concert

March 28, 2006
Four metropolitan bands from Brisbane will present a free concert of Major Works on Sunday. This pre-Nationals event is certain to be an absolute treat.


National Secondary Schools Brass Band of NZ

National Secondary Schools Band of NZ

March 28, 2006
The 2006 course, to be held in Wellington, is now open for application by secondary school students.


Advert Feature: Band Supplies

March 27, 2006
If you are looking for some great deals then get down to Band Supplies and fill your boots. There is something for everyone there!


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2006 European Championships: Own Choice works

March 27, 2006
Interesting own choice selections and the announcement of the judges for Belfast.


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2006 European Championships: Composers Competition

March 27, 2006
Details released of finalists of the European Composers Competition.


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2006 European Championships: Schedule

March 27, 2006
Details of full schedule for the 2006 event has now been finalised.


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2006 European Championships: Gala Concert

March 27, 2006
Organisers release more details of the Gala Concert, competing bands, Hotels etc


Andy Duncan

Director Duncan

March 27, 2006
Andrew Duncan joins the Music Company (UK) Ltd as Editorial Director.


Results: Tameside Open

March 26, 2006
Pennine Brass are the Tameside Open Champions for 2006 whilst the day's contesting at Ashton-Under-Lyne's Tameside Hippodrome also saw success for Blackpool Brass, Trinity Girls & Dodworth Colliery.


Nick Childs

Childs enjoys double wins

March 26, 2006
Nicholas Childs has spoken to 4BR following his recent double success at the Regional Championhips that take him to second in the all time list of regional winners at the highest level.


Alan Morrison

Tullis Russell M Factor glory

March 26, 2006
Scottish Third Section champions enjoy the winning feeling after their recent Regional success under Alan Morrison.


John Maines

Maines failure

March 26, 2006
Unless we get writing and contacting the bosses, it seems John Maies and his great brass band programme may be in real danger of going to the wall.


Yorkshire Youth

The new Yorkshire Youth Brass Band

March 26, 2006
Black Dyke initiative sets up all new Yorkshire Youth Band.


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Plans in place for NYBBGB Course

March 26, 2006
All the plans are in place for a momentous National Youth Brass Band Course in April.


kIRSTY aBBOTTS

New arrival for Kirsty

March 26, 2006
Kirsty Abbotts has a new arrival — a lovely daughter called Jessica Rose


Ian Holmes

Bristol bands to celebrate IKB

March 26, 2006
The great Isambard Kingdom Brunel is set to be celebrated in brass for his 200th birthday celebrations in Bristol led by Ian Holmes.


Geoffrey Whitham

Old Silkstone March and Hymn Contest.

March 26, 2006
David Horsfield and Geoffrey Whitham will be in the box at this year's contest.


Death of Welsh stalwart

March 26, 2006
The Pontardulais Band report the death of their longest serving member.




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.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


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


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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