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Smithills and RNLI

Smithills help keep pushing the boat out

December 03, 2013
Smithills School Senior Band help the local branch of the Bolton RNLI with their fund raising efforts.


Unitevthe Union

New Union leader at Unite

December 03, 2013
Glenn Birks has become the new principal cornet at Unite the Union Band.


Strata Brass

New high grade levels at Strata Brass

December 03, 2013
Strata Brass has announced a number of new signings ahead of the 2014 contesting season in the First Section.


Long Eaton

Results: 2013 Long Eaton Solo, Duet & Quartet

December 02, 2013
There was a great turn out both young and old at Long Eaton recently.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

December 02, 2013
More New Year music from Frank at the BBC...


Russell Gray in action

Gray accepts MD role at National Youth Brass Band of Scotland

December 01, 2013
Russell Gray has been appointed the new Musical Director of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland.


John Packer

Advert: Top brass this Christmas from John Packer!

December 01, 2013
There is plenty of top brass at great prices this Christmas from John Packer Ltd.


Steven Mead

Mead set for Xmas travels

December 01, 2013
Euph star to make musical trips both East and West before he can put his stocking up for Christmas.


Foresters Friendly Society

Foresters recall proud history on-line

December 01, 2013
A wonderful new history project has been brought to life on-line by Foresters Brass 2000, thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund.


Rob Burnett

Au revoir and croeso for Burnett

December 01, 2013
Former Cory euph star returns to Wales after an enjoyable musical spell in France.


Desford logo

Desford reflect on Japan tour success

December 01, 2013
Desford's recent tour of Japan has been hailed as a great success.


Poynton

Seasonal returns at VBS Poynton

December 01, 2013
There has been a welcome seasonal cornet return at Vernon Building Society Poynton.


Celebrating players

Bilton youth celebrates 2013 success

December 01, 2013
The young players of the Bilton Silver Training Band had had plenty to celebrate this year.


The band in line up

First one off the Christmas rank....

December 01, 2013
The West Midlands Divisional Fellowship Band is perhaps the first band off the festive concert rank...


Cory Band

World Rankings: December update

November 30, 2013
Welsh bands Cory and Tredegar pull further ahead at the top of the rankings.


Burry Port

Report & Results: 2013 SEWBBA Blaenavon

November 29, 2013
The domestic Welsh contesting season ends with Burry Port retaining their Welsh League title as Llwydcoed, Goodwick, Mid Rhondda and Ebbw Valley are also declared champions.


Tony Benn

Dyke provide musical support for Mr Benn

November 28, 2013
Black Dyke has provided the musical sound track to a major new film about the life and career of one of the most controversial political figures of the post war era.


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Advert: Brass Band Insurance Services

November 28, 2013
Fantastic improvements on brass band policies give extra value and peace of mind to customers.


David Childs

Flowers announce Childs signing

November 28, 2013
International euphonium star signs for West of England champion.


Guild Hall

Brass at the Guild Hall adds Open Youth to contest day

November 28, 2013
The popular Brass at the Guild Hall Contest will gain an added attraction of a new British Open Youth event in 2014.


cOMPETITORS

Report & Results: 2013 BBL NI Festival of Brass

November 28, 2013
Cory enjoy themselves in Belfast as Downshire Brass lead the way in the entertainment stakes.


Geneva Instruments

Advert: Geneva Instruments

November 28, 2013
Co-operative victory adds to further Geneva success.


Stan Lippeatt

Lippeatt set to judge at Welsh Open

November 28, 2013
Stan Lippeatt will be the man to impress at the Welsh season opener in Porthcawl in February.


David Hirst

Hirst unites as new MD

November 28, 2013
The vastly experienced David Hirst has been appointed the new MD at Unite the Union in Yorkshire.


Fairey

Fairey additions as they look towards 2014

November 28, 2013
The Fairey Band is already looking forward to the 2014 with the addtion of new players to the Stockport ranks.




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.


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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