News / 2007
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Grimey's baby boost
February 18, 2007
The current National Champions are set to help give a boost to a special baby unit in Wales.
Holst's Australian Premiere
June 04, 2007
Brisbane musician Adrian Head recently performed the Australian premiere of a recent arrangment of Holst's Concertante for trombone and organ, or in this case, for trombone and band.
Live: International Brass Soloist of the Year
February 18, 2007
Live updates on the performances of this years invitees in the 33rd Ern Keller Memorial.
Results: Porthcawl Miners Eisteddfod
February 17, 2007
BTM pick up another confidence booster ahead of the Regional Championships with their victory at the Porthcawl Miners Eisteddfod.
Results: BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist
February 17, 2007
Bass player, Ben Thomson retained the title he won last year and became the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist for 2007 at the RNCM in Manchester on Saturday evening.
Buffet Crampon sponsors NABBA 25
February 17, 2007
For the upcoming 25th Anniversary of the North American Brass Band Championships near Louisville, Kentucky, the North American Brass Band Association receives significant support from Buffet Crampon USA.
Draw: Ern Keller
February 17, 2007
The draw for the 33rd Ern Keller International Brass Soloist and Band of the Year has been decided at tonights dinner.
MSB in concert with MSO
February 16, 2007
The Salvation Army Melbourne Staff Band (MSB) with Bandmaster Ken Waterworth, will present a 75 minute prelude concert prior to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's (MSO) concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday 24 February.
Weeks returns after win
February 16, 2007
Popular conductor Nigel Weeks returns to Auckland in February after success at the Butlins Mineworkers Championships last month.
Brass performance at Otago
February 16, 2007
Dr Dan Bendrups at the University of Otago has announced the re implementation of the Brass Performance course as of 2007.
Kapitol secures sponsorship for National
February 15, 2007
As predicted by 4BR, Kapitol Promotions has confirmed that it has gained a sponsorship deal for the Nationals with York.
Advert: Normans Musical Instruments
February 15, 2007
Normans website has just had a make over — and it is every bit as good as the deals they have on too!
Brighouse gain roundabout tribute
February 15, 2007
If your are driving into Brighouse in future you won't be able to miss their famous band — so keep your eyes on the road!
Welsh students to lead workshop
February 15, 2007
Richard Evans is to conduct BAYV Band as Welsh College students help conductors with Regional preperation.
New MD at Canton
February 15, 2007
Carl Saunders takes over the position as Bandmaster at Cardiff Canton Salvation Army Band.
How many black cats?
February 15, 2007
Sovereign Brass had a week from hell in the lead up to the Yeovil contest — although it wasn't anyway as warm as the old Devils playground.
Pontin's youth tests and adjudicators announced
February 14, 2007
Details regarding this July's Pontin's Youth Brass Festival (incorporating the British Open Youth Section Championships) are announced.
Campbelltown appoints new MD
February 15, 2007
Campbelltown City Band announced this week the appointment of Al Kidney as its new Musical Director from April 2007.
Holmes as Chief in SA
February 15, 2007
Selwyn Holmes from New Zealand has been named by the SA Band Association as the Chief Adjudicator for the SA State Brass Band Championships being held in Tanunda on the 6th of October 2007.
Adjudicators for Oz Nationals
February 14, 2007
In a much anticipated announcement, the VBL has realeased to 4BRDU the allocation of adjudicators to band events for the Australian National Championships.
Norwegian moves in the 4BR Money League
February 13, 2007
Desford remain top of the Money League, but the movers were really to be seen in Bergen.
Concern grows over Research results
February 13, 2007
There has been growing concern over the results at the Action Research Youth Entertainment Contest, as MDs wonder how a spread of 43 points came about in one category.
Soloists required for European
February 13, 2007
Organisers are still looking for additional entrants for the forthcoming European Solo Contest in Birmingham.
Marathon men, women and children
February 13, 2007
Smithills complete 10 hour marathon rehearsal to help pay for their forthcoming trip to the USA.
