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Sparke

Dutch Sparke

February 10, 2011
Bands wishing to compete at the Dutch Open later this year will have to get to grips with Philip Sparke's Battle Creek test pice.


Glyn Williams

Advert: Glyn Williams Musical Instruments

February 08, 2011
Another great Deal of the Week!


Watson

Desford pay Watson tribute

February 08, 2011
Desford pay tribute to former conductor James Watson.


Rayburn Topurs

Advert: Rayburn Tours

February 08, 2011
Performances, pizza and a perfect venue at Lake Garda — as bands are finding out.


RFairey Geneva

Peacock role at Fairey (Geneva)

February 08, 2011
Mark Peacock has been appointed the new Associate Conductor at English National champion Fairey (Geneva)


BFBB

BFBB makes a difference

February 08, 2011
The work of BFBB Liaison Officer Terry Luddington is already making a big difference.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy set for Goffin release

February 08, 2011
North of England champion set for Dean Goffin CD project.


Norman Law

The rule of Law

February 08, 2011
The GT Group Band Peterlee will be led by Norman Law at this year's Darlington Area contest.


Willson

Advert: Willson Instruments

February 08, 2011
Canadian Staff Band choses Willson horns.


Lofthouse

Lofthouse masterclasses

February 08, 2011
Glyn Williams, Mark Wilkinson and Gareth Sykes have been putting the talented young players of Lofthouse Brass through their paces.


Packer

Advert: John Packer Ltd

February 08, 2011
Thinking of something to buy the next time you are in Selfridges?


Besson

Advert: Besson

February 08, 2011
Give your support to a great Besson artist — by voting online for prestigious award.


AWParker

Results: GGB Entertainment Contest

February 08, 2011
AW Parker (Drybrook) take the entertainment honours at Coleford.


Centre Stage uniforms

Advert: Centre Stage Uniforms

February 08, 2011
Centre Stage Uniforms provide a record breaking delivery at Besses.


East Riding

New MD at East Riding

February 08, 2011
Derek Warley takes over the baton at East Riding of Yorkshire Band.


Bristol East

Wilby & Kane seek friends

February 08, 2011
Professor Philip Wilby and euph star Derick Kane seeks friends in Bristol.


Foss Dyke

Fond farewell from Foss Dyke

February 08, 2011
There has been a fond farewell from the Foss Dyke Band of late.


Hunt

Radio: Sounds of Brass

February 08, 2011
More great music from Philip Hunt — all over the world too.


Helme

Radio: Phoenix Brass Radio

February 08, 2011
Chris Helme hosts the brass band radio show with a tribute to the late great John Barry.


logo — Pemberton Old Wigan DW

Results: 2011 Brass at the Guild

February 06, 2011
Successes for Pemberton Old, Tyldesley, Besses Boys and Boarshurst at the annual contest in Preston


James Watson

Death of James Watson

February 06, 2011
4BR has been informed of the sudden death of former Black Dyke Musical Director, James Watson.


Woodfalls

Results: 2011 Yeovil Entertainment Contest

February 06, 2011
Windfall for Woodfalls as they claim first Yeovil Entertainment title.


Marsdene

Marsden encourage new talent

February 06, 2011
New talent makes its mark at Marsden.


Chalgrove

Charitable Chalgrove's new recruits

February 06, 2011
There have been a number of new recruits at the Chalgrove Band of late.


Kippax

Keep you eye out for a special soprano

February 06, 2011
And if you do see it — then makes sure it gets back to its owner...




Presto CDs

Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist

January 1 • New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.


Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 1 • Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.


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.


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.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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