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Geneva

Advert: Geneva Musical Instruments

May 08, 2010
Michael Dodd signs up for the Geneva experience.


BTM

BTM returns home

May 08, 2010
The BTM is heading back home after a period of renovation.


Tredegar

New faces at Tredegar

May 08, 2010
Welsh champion reinforces the ranks ahead of Grand Shield assault with experience and Cornish cream.


Look out for a dodgy sop

May 08, 2010
If you are offered a soprano for a knock down price in Manchester this weekend, then beware — it may well be nicked...


Shipston Town

Death of Dennis Abbotts

May 08, 2010
The death has been reported of Dennis Abbotts of Shipston Band.


Dobcross Youth

Dobcross Youth hit 21

May 08, 2010
Dobcross Youth Band has reached the fine old age of 21.


Quane

Ramsey success in Manx

May 08, 2010
There was plenty of success to enjoy for Ramsey Town and their young players at the recent Manx Festival, led by the talented Illiam Quane.


Money

2010 4BR Money List

May 06, 2010
Despite the best efforts of the Greeks, there were still enough Euros left in Linz to boost the finances of bands to get to the top of the 4BR Money List.


SABA logo

Cash prizes for centenary contest

May 06, 2010
Cash prizes on offer at the Barossa Band Festival.


Edmond

New head of EBBA Music Commission

May 06, 2010
Scotland's Alan Edmond becomes new head of EBBA's influential Music Commission.


Whit Friday

Hey Diggle, Diggle

May 06, 2010
The Diggle Whit Friday Contest has plenty of room for bands this year.


Doing it for the girls

May 06, 2010
Bella Tromba ensemble to perform at the 2010 International Womens Brass Conference in Canada.


Radio: Time for Brass

May 06, 2010
Plent of great usic this week from Ian Cottier on Manx Radio. n


Besson

Besson announce further Euro support

May 04, 2010
Besson Musical Instruments have announced that they will continue to sponsor the European Championships.


EBBA

Euro line ups confirmed

May 04, 2010
The next four venues for the European Championships have been confirmed — from Montreux in Switzerland to Perth in Scotland.


Good response to Wainstones Cup

May 04, 2010
£4,000 top prize brings good initial response from bands to new contest.


Smithills

Smithills duo success

May 04, 2010
Smithills celebrate double success as both their brass and concert bands make it through to the National Festival of Music For Youth.


RNCM

2011 National Youth Championships

May 04, 2010
The dates and test pieces for the 2011 National Youth Championships of Great Britain have been announced.


Peterlee

Results: Buxton Brass Festival

May 04, 2010
A bright and breezy Buxton Festival saw victories go to GT Group Peterlee, Catterick Brass, Uppermill and Hazel Grove.


Withington

Withington set for Summer School

May 04, 2010
Allan Withington is starting to put the final touches to his Conductor's Summer School in Leewaurden in Holland.


Death of Roger Holmes

May 04, 2010
The death of popular bandsman Roger Holmes has been announced.


Cory

Cory set for Untold reprise

May 04, 2010
The European hat trick winning Cory Band will give a UK premiere of their own choice piece by Philip Sparke at Bridgewater Hall this weekend.


Death of Stephen Shimwell

May 04, 2010
The death has been announced of the respected conductor Stephen Shimwell.


Gadsden century

May 04, 2010
There has been a century of brass playing at the Gadsden Band in Bedfordshire to celebrate.


Salford Award for Norwegian composer

May 04, 2010
Norwegian composer Martin Bjørnland has been awarded the 2010 Salford University/Kirklees Composition Award.




RWCMD

New Year financial boost for RWCM&D

January 1 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.


Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE

January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


French National

French organisers release National Championship details

January 1 • The 21st French National Championships will take place in Forges-les-Eaux over the weekend of 28th February & 1st March.


Littlbrough Band

Death of Damian Jackson

January 1 • The death has been announced of the stalwart Littleborough Brass player Damian Jackson.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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