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Ian Porthouse

Porthouse joins Staff room

October 03, 2013
Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse joins the new conducting team at Staffordshire.


Percussion

Foden's aim for more percussion talent

October 03, 2013
The upcoming Foden's Solo Competition needs more percussion talent — so come along and enjoy yourselves on whatever you want to play!


East Riding in Cheltenham

East Riding high

October 03, 2013
East Riding of Yorkshire is enjoying one of the best years of success following its Cheltenham appearance.


Philip Harper in action

Harper to lead triple skills course

October 03, 2013
Cory MD Philip Harper will be passing on his conducting tips to local conductors in Gloucestershire over three dates.


Andy Wingham

Heslton opt for the principal of youth

October 03, 2013
14 year old Andy Wingham is the new principal cornet of Helston Town Band in Cornwall


Thoresby Colliery

New duo at Thoresby

October 03, 2013
Midlanders welcome two new playing faces to the ranks ahead of Bolsover contest.


Signed and sealed

Utrecht signed and sealed as 2018 EBBC host

October 02, 2013
Utrecht in the Netherlands will host the 2018 European Brass Band Championships.


Barnsley

Read all about it! Barnsley changes name

October 02, 2013
The Barnsley Chronicle Band becomes Barnsley Brass.


Kitchen sink

Warm welcome guaranteed at Skelmanthorpe contest

October 02, 2013
The 9th annual Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody & Ensemble Contest will be held next month — with all sorts of random attractions...


Whitburn in action

Whitburn to open olden doors

October 02, 2013
Scottish champion to preview Albert Hall test piece challenge


Enfield Citadel

Member boost for Enfield

October 02, 2013
Enfield Citadel Band has new recruits in the ranks.


Test Valley

Fund raising is simply healthy for Test Valley

October 02, 2013
Test Valley Brass funds have been given a healthy boost.


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Report & Results: 2013 scaba Autumn Contest

October 02, 2013
Cross channel battles sees titles for Brass Band Zele, Thundersley, Hangleton, Brighton and Vectis Youth at Crawley.


Philip Harper

Nordic National connection for Harper

October 01, 2013
Cory MD to direct Manger Musikklag at Norwegian Nationals.


Black Dyke

Varley takes horn seat at Dyke

October 01, 2013
Hammonds Saltaire star Helen Varley joins the new look Black Dyke horn section.


John Roberts

Roberts residency at Reg Vardy

October 01, 2013
John Roberts has become the new Resident Conductor at Reg Vardy as they prepare for Albert Hall appearance.


Jeremy Wise

Wise step back at Redbridge

October 01, 2013
Jeremy Wise takes a step back to become guest conductor at Redbridge after work and travel finally take their toll after six years of success.


William Davis reunion

Doctor helps in William Davis player reconstruction

October 01, 2013
Dr Keith Wilkinson helps reconstruct former players of William Davis for the Bolsover Re-union contest.


LBBA

Report & Results: 2013 LBBA Autumn Festival

October 01, 2013
There were a host of superb solo, duets and quartets on show at the recent Leicestershire BBA Autumn Festival.


US Open

US Open competitors announced

October 01, 2013
The seven bands that will battle it out for the premier entertainment contesting crown in America have been announced.


Fleetwood

Report & Results: 2013 Fleetwood Contest

September 30, 2013
Ambitious own choice selections help Morecambe, Besses Boys, Old Hall Brass, Tarleton and Stockport Schools Brass to titles at Fleetwood.


European

Tickets now on sale for 2014 European Championship

September 29, 2013
Tickets for all the events at the 2014 European Championships in Perth are now on sale.


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Advert: Ev-entz

September 29, 2013
Brand new state of the art website offers brilliant deals — and a bit more...


Yorkshire Area winners

Mirror Mirror on the bandroom wall...

September 29, 2013
Daily Mirror newspaper urges financial support for Carlton Main Frickley ahead of London appearance.


City of Chester

Dozen delight but Superman wins for Chester

September 29, 2013
Twelve players from City of Chester Training Band pitted their wits against other recently — with Superman coming out on top.




Lawson

Lawson treasures Shepherd award

October 7 • Cory principal cornet player Kyle Lawson has spoken of his pride in being the first recipient of the James Shepherd Memorial Award at this year's National Final.


Thornton

Albert Hall awards for Thornton and Raisbeck

October 7 • Dr David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck were presented with their Iles and Mortimer Medals on stage at the National Final.


4br

4BR Royal Albert Hall podcast

October 7 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall.


Menai Bridge

Green credentials rewarded for Menai Bridge

October 7 • Menai Bridge Band Porthaethwy has won Making Music's 'Green Award'.


Regent Hall Concerts - Parlour Brass

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Bedford Town Band

October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Barnsley Brass

October 7 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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