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Graham Jacklin

Leicester celebrate latest win

February 24, 2006
Graham Jacklin and his Leicester Co-op Band has been celebrating their latest win at the NEMBBA Contest.


Mark Vause

Vause writes for youth

February 24, 2006
Mark Vause, runner up in last year's NABBC Conpetition has written some splendid new music for brass aimed at the younger end of the market.


Alicia Ludi-Schutz and Trevor Bremner

Alicia nabbed by The Feds

February 24, 2006
Well, not exactly, but she will be joining South Brisbane Federal Band for the Australian Nationals.


4BR shopping: 4 great new CDs

February 23, 2006
Four great new CDs are now available for pre-order from 4barsrest shopping including A Golden Year (Black Dyke), Highlights of the Besson National Brass Band Championship 2005, Chatham Dances (Eikanger) and Hymns of Praise (Leyland).


Salisbury City Band

Salisbury Slow Melody

February 23, 2006
This year marks the 30th Salisbury City Band Slow Melody Competition, and entries are now open.


Queensland Band Association

Qld Youth Brass Band CD

February 22, 2006
The final concert of the Qld State Youth Band was recorded live and CDs can be purchased from Brisbane Brass.


Lawrence family memorial service

February 22, 2006
A memorial service and concert for Sharon and Hayden Lawrence will be held at the Mansfield State High School Auditorium on Friday 24 February.


Melbourne High School Old Boys Association

Bob Dunn Centenary Band

February 21, 2006
The Melbourne High School Old Boys Association is forming an 'Old Boys' band for their Centenary in 2007.


Paul Lovatt Cooper

Cooperman enjoys Brighouse win

February 21, 2006
Black Dyke's Paul Lovatt-Cooper tells 4BNR that he ws thrilled to have won the Brighouse Compositional Competition.


Hobbins to hit another high note

February 21, 2006
Alan Hobbins has been appointed as soprano cornet with the Sellers International Band.


Euro Brass Drachten

Top Dutch

February 21, 2006
The top three Dutch bands are to meet and showcase their talents.


Death of Welsh conductor

February 21, 2006
4BR has been informed of the death of popular Welsh Conductor Bryn Davis.


Pontins

2006 Pontins Youth Brass Band Festival

February 21, 2006
Details of the test pieces and judges for the forthcoming Festival have been released.


Dolce Productions

Advert: Dolce Productions

February 21, 2006
Dolce Productions have been flat out recording bands in the past few months, and have plans to record more — at the Regional Championshuips as well.


Greggs launch youth band

February 21, 2006
The Greggs Band will launch their new youth band on April 1st following on from the success of their other ventures.


Advert: TP Music

February 21, 2006
Something for the LOWER BRASS and something for the CHAMPIONS


Steve Sykes

Lydbrook enjoy a day at the seaside

February 21, 2006
Steve Sykes and the Lydbrook Band recently enjoyed a day out by the dea in Porthcawl by taking home with them a nice wad of brass.


Dave Danford

Double premieres for Danford

February 21, 2006
BAYV percussionist Dave Danford all set for two premieres in March.


Paul Lovatt Cooper

PLC wins B&R title

February 21, 2006
Paul Lovatt-Cooper wins the 125th Brighouse and Rastrick Composition title.


City of Chester

Lions roar at Chester

February 21, 2006
City of Chester benefit from a financial roar from the local Lions.


Jef Sparkes

Co-op start 2006 in fine style

February 21, 2006
Jef Sparkes and the United Co-op Band (Crewe) has started 2006 in fine style and are looking forward to the Regionals with lots of confidence.


Blaenavon boost the ranks

February 21, 2006
The Blaenavon Band has boosted its ranks with new signings and a new MD.


Ellington Colliery NWW

Fernie to take to the waters

February 21, 2006
Northumbrian Water Ellington Colliery Band has teamed up with Scotsman Alan Fernie for this year's Regional Championships.


Rasen from the dead

February 21, 2006
Following the loss of a number of players last year, the Market Rasen Band has risen from thed ead to compete again.


Felling Band

Felling into place

February 21, 2006
The Felling Band has welcomed new faces to the band in time for the Regional Championships.




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.


Paul Andrews


Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff


               

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