News / 2008
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No Welsh test piece workshop
January 15, 2008
The proposed test piece workshop to be held in Cardiff later this month has been cancelled.
Funeral of James Abbott
January 15, 2008
The funeral details of James Abbott MBE have been announced.
New faces at ISB
January 15, 2008
The International Staff Band has announced two new cornet players to their ranks.
Half century at Guild Hall
January 15, 2008
There is a fine line up of 50 bands for Brass at the Guild Hall at the start of February.
Waitakere weddings
January 14, 2008
‘The Trusts’ Waitakere Brass’ euphonium players Bari Thomas and Sean Whyte were married recently – but not to each other!
Keller Line-up confirmed
January 14, 2008
This years Ern Keller International Soloist of the Year is a brilliant line-up of players, and the four competing bands in the Band of the Year should make for a top day of quality banding.
Grimethorpe's European Vote
January 11, 2008
You can now help pick Grimethorpe's Gala Concert programme at the 2008 European Championships — so get voting!
Advert: Besson
January 11, 2008
Euphonium star Steven Mead reports that the latest baritones from Besson are on their way.
Bates books in at YBS
January 11, 2008
YBS has been busy and has snapped up a top class soprano player in the shape of Gary Bates.
57 Bands set for Yorkshire
January 11, 2008
There will be a very healthy turnout of bands this year at Bradford as 57 bands enter Yorkshire Regional Championship.
Cash boost for bands
January 11, 2008
Tameside Council has awarded three local bands some much needed cash.
Pick of the bunch
January 11, 2008
The Orchard of England Brass Quintet recently delighted local audiences — not surprising given their line up of players...
Advert: Rayburn Tours
January 10, 2008
Get registered and get a copy of Rayburn's 'Brass Band Tours' to see just how far your band can go in 2008....
2008 Besson Scottish Solo & Quartet Championships
January 10, 2008
Details of the 2008 event have been released by the organisers — with just a couple of weeks to go to get your entries in...
YBS lose soprano
January 10, 2008
Claire Taylor has announced her decision to leave her soprano seat at YBS.
Traders to support Brass Band Archive
January 10, 2008
The Association of Brass Band Traders is set to support our banding heritage at Butlins.
Fitzy ties the knot
January 10, 2008
One of Melbourne's finest and best known brass musicians, Mark Fitzpatrick,and his long time partner, Laura Keegan, have finally tied the knot.
Kirky's sure fire bets!
January 09, 2008
Kirkintilloch are set to raise funds for their European Championship appearance in Norway by taking a trip to the bookies!
McFadyen hits the web
January 09, 2008
James MacFadyen is the latest composer for brass to launch on the internet with a new website.
NABBC South West workshop
January 09, 2008
The South West Area of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors is the latest to hold a workshop on the Area test pieces. Get along then and find out more...
PolySteel set up new youth band
January 09, 2008
West of England Champion looks to the future by setting up its own youth band.
2008 Oz Entries
January 09, 2008
50 Brass Bands and over 350 soloists have entered in this years Australian Championships, being held in Brisbane over the Easter Weekend.
