News / 2006
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Yamaha up for grabs!
March 01, 2006
A fantastic promotion launched by the Australian Nationals organising committee with Yamaha Music Australia.
Oz Nationals key date
March 01, 2006
This Friday is a key date for preparations for the Australian Nationals in Brisbane.
Harold Walmsley funeral details
March 01, 2006
The funeral of Harold "Digger" Walmsley will be held this coming Friday 3rd March 2006.
Poles Apart
February 27, 2006
Alex Kerwin and Riki McDonnell prepare for a big weekend as the 'Who’s Who' of Australasian Banding gather to record the 'Poles Apart' CD.
QBA meets the Governor
February 27, 2006
QBA Executive members have attended a private sitting with the Governor of Queensland, who is the patron of the QBA.
Harold "Digger" Walmsley
February 27, 2006
We have learned this evening of the sad passing of Harold "Digger" Walmsley, aged 94 years.
SA Bands at Museum Square
February 26, 2006
Three SA bands to perform on North Terrace (Adelaide) as part of the Adelaide City Council's promotional program.
Win a Xeno Cornet
February 24, 2006
You can win a brand new Yamaha Xeno Cornet in the fantastic new Regionals competition from Normans Musical Instruments and 4BR. All you need is a little bit of knowledge...
Eikanger accept 4BR Award
February 24, 2006
At the recent Norwegain Championships, the Eikanger Bjorsvik Band acepted the award from 4BR for their Tales and Stories release — voted by you as the best CD of 2005.
Welshman takes brass semi title
February 24, 2006
Huw Morgan from Wales won the Brass Semi Final of the BBC2 Young Musician of the Year at the Sage on Thursday night.
Florida miss out women
February 24, 2006
Due to a change of venue the Brass Band of Central Florida has had to withdraw from its participation at the International Womans Brass Conference.
Hudson to perform rare work
February 24, 2006
Trombone star Nick Hudson is set to perform a rare old bit of Holst for trombone later this year with his Concertante.
Advert: Virtuosi
February 24, 2006
If you are looking for a great deal on a flugel horn at the moment then Virtuosi is the pace to go.
2006 Tameside Open
February 24, 2006
Entries are still open for this top notch contest with plenty of dosh for the prize winners, so get in touch and get your entry form in pronto!
Welsh enjoy test piece workshop
February 24, 2006
Robert Childs led a very successful Welsh test piece workshop at the weekend, giving lots of conductos tips on how to catch the ear of the men in the tent around the country.
PolySteel aim for Area assault
February 24, 2006
Philip Harper and his Butlins Champions are looking to add yet more silverware to their band trophy cabinet at the Regional Championships this year.
UNIfied in brass
February 24, 2006
Nice to know our student population are doing something worthwhile with all that free time they have on their hands as they get together to put on a brass extravaganza this weekend.
Pangaea set to entertain
February 24, 2006
At lunch time today a quartet of brass players from the RAM will be entertaining at Regent Hall.
New faces at Carlton Main
February 24, 2006
Carlton Main Frickley welcome some new faces ahead of Bradford.
Advert Feature: All Trombones
February 24, 2006
Looking for that special bass trombone CD? The All Trombones may have the right one for you with the latest release from Ben Van Dijk.
Welsh bandroom trashed
February 24, 2006
The bandroom of the Llanrug Band has been subjected to mindless vandalism with over £40,000 damage caused.
New bass trom at St. Pinnock
February 24, 2006
The St. Pinnock Band has welcomed a new bass trombone player to the ranks in the shape of Nigel Rowe.
New quartet at Wingates
February 24, 2006
Four new players have joined the ranks at Wingates ahead of the new contest season.
Brackley back to strength
February 24, 2006
The Brackley Band appear to be back to strenght ahead of the forthcoming Regional Championships.
Sunshine smiles for Griffiths
February 24, 2006
Top timp player David Griffiths is enjoying the sun, sea and sense of achievement with a new website.
