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Queensland Band Association

Yamaha up for grabs!

March 01, 2006
A fantastic promotion launched by the Australian Nationals organising committee with Yamaha Music Australia.


Queensland Band Association

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.


Alex Kerwin and Riki McDonnell

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.


Annette Ries, The Governor and Noel Cassels

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.


Adelaide City Council

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.


Normans

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...


Norway CD

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.


BBC Radio2

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.


Central Florida

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.


Nick Hudson

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.


Virtusoi

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!


rOBERT cHILDS

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 Band

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.


Pangea

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.


Carlton Main

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.


Wingates logo

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.


David Griffiths

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.




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.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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