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Cory

Cory opt for youthful development

December 19, 2012
Cory look to the future with announcement of new Youth Band.


United we stand

You only sing when you're winning...

December 19, 2012
Sir Alex leads the singing as the Manchester United Supporters Band provide the festive entertainment at Old Trafford.


Tredegar in action

New additions and roles at Tredegar

December 19, 2012
New players and a new addition to the conducting team at Masters champion.


Student break for MD

December 19, 2012
Jeremy Meddows-Taylor ends his student association with Cardiff University Brass Band in fine style.


City of Coventry

Death of Pat Hussey

December 19, 2012
The death has been announced of former City of Coventry player Pat Hussey.


BBE logo

Enter but do not register says BBE

December 18, 2012
Brass Bands England urges English bands to enter Regional Championships but not to register with BBP in the process.


Chalford Band

Dedication and delight for Chalford

December 18, 2012
There were great memories and plenty of great playing on show from the combined Chalford forces in Stroud recently — including a fairytale finish.


English National

English National invitations sent to bands

December 18, 2012
The top 10 ranked English bands have been sent their invitations to compete at the English National Championships.


Brass Factor

Report & Results: 2012 Brass Factor

December 18, 2012
The recent Brass Factor contest in Holmfirth really showed just where the best of British really can be found.


Instruments

Santa brings Scotland an extra million in his instrument sack

December 18, 2012
Scottish schools to get extra £1m for musical instruments.


UniBrass

2013 UniBrass draw revealed

December 18, 2012
The student bands taking part in the 2013 UniBrass contest now know if they have to get up before Countdown to take part in the great 2013 event.


James McLeod

McLeod takes over from Musson at Leyland

December 18, 2012
Young euph star James McLeod takes over from high flying Lewis Musson at Leyland.


Score

Test Piece workshop reminder

December 18, 2012
The joint ABBA/NABBC Test Piece Workshop will take place on January 6th — so make sure you get along to Baliff Brdige.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

December 18, 2012
More fine festive music to get you into the Christmas spirit from Chris Helme


Bedworth

Midlands confirm BBP Registry for Area entry

December 17, 2012
The Midlands Regional Committee inform bands that they must be signed up with the Brass Band Players Registry to compete at 2013 Area contest.


Stevenage

London confirms BBP Registry requirement

December 16, 2012
Bands wishing to take part in the London & Southern Counties Regional Championship need to be signed by with the Brass Band Players Registry.


Torquay

West of England Area confirms BBP Registry to apply

December 16, 2012
The bands wishing to take part in the West of England Regional Championships must be signed up with the Kapitol backed Brass Band Players Registry.


Winter Gardens

Bands urged to enter North West Area Championship

December 16, 2012
The North West Regional Committee urges bands to enter the Area contest in new approach to safeguard event.


Yeovil

Nonagon at the Octagon in 2013

December 15, 2012
There is a 9 sided battle to enjoy at the Octagon Theatre for the 36th Yeovil Entertainment Contest next February.


Fodens National trophy

Foden's media profile grows

December 15, 2012
Double champions set for another BBC1 appearance as they continue to build a national media profile.


Death of Simon Applegate

December 15, 2012
The death has been announced of Guernsey Concert Brass MD, Simon Applegate.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

December 15, 2012
More great festive music from John Maines.


Reghister

Police to act on missing Registry items

December 14, 2012
Police confirm formal enquiries made over alleged missing items at British Brass Band Registry in Barnsley.


Band Supplies

Advert: Band Supplies

December 14, 2012
There is a brilliant pre-Christmas sale on at Band Supplies — and you can win a great new Kindle too in our prize draw!


Soloist Aaron Rivkin

Final slice of American Prize

December 14, 2012
American euphonium player will round off the year with a prize performance with double champions Foden's.




Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


1st Old Boys

Report & Result: 2025 BrassFest Enniskillen

September 17 • 1st Old Boys lead the way in Enniskillen as new event proves to be a huge hit with local listeners.


Mike Eccles

Eccles takes final bow at Brighouse

September 17 • Mike Eccles ends his Brighouse & Rastrick flugel tenure on a high after British Open victory.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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