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Hatfield

Kennedy takes step back at Hatfield

October 18, 2014
A new role for euphonium player Andy Kennedy leads to seat swaps at Hatfield.


Fran Calver

New roles on Council

October 18, 2014
The Council of the West of England Brass Band Association has appointed its officers for 2015...


Blidworth

Blidworth enjoys 2014 success

October 18, 2014
Blidworth Welfare Band has already enjoyed a fine 2014 contesting season with the promise of more success to come...


sALE bRASS

Sale doors open

October 18, 2014
Fourth Section Sale Brass is opening its doors ahead of its Rochdale Contest challenge....


Drighlington

Appoints of principal at Drighlington

October 18, 2014
The Drighlington Band has made a number of leading signings.


Crossleys

Death of Geoffrey Harrison

October 18, 2014
The death has been reported of the respected bandsman Geoffrey Harrison.


tEWKESBURY

Tewkesbury tipple cheer for 40th birthday

October 18, 2014
The Tewkesbury Band has been enjoying a celebratory 40th birthday tipple this year to go with other great musical projects.


Black Dyke

How Dyke did the 'Double'......

October 17, 2014
BBC Radio 2 has made Black Dyke's historic winning performance from Saturday's National Championships available to listen to.


Geneva Cornet

4BR 2014 National Finals Competition: The winner

October 15, 2014
One lucky person will be getting their hands on a Geneva Symphony cornet, whilst pothers have been enjoying Mnozil Brass in action.


US flag

Yamaha link with US Open

October 15, 2014
Contest organisers announce bands, adjudicators and major sponsor link for 2014 event.


Arthur Butterworth

Butterworth appearance on Countryfile

October 15, 2014
91 year old composer Arthur Butterworth has made a welcome musical appearance on the BBC television programme 'Countryfile'.


Cornets

Yorkshire Solo Championships cancelled

October 15, 2014
The proposed Yorkshire Solo Championships have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.


Netherlands

International boost for Geneva

October 15, 2014
Investment in business links around the world give Geneva sales boost.


Kyle Lawson

Lawson claims NZ Young Musician title

October 14, 2014
22 year old cornet player Kyle Lawson wins the first New Zealand Young Brass Musician of the Year title in Wellington.


Contest cornets

Strong turn out for Rochdale return

October 14, 2014
The Gothic splendour of Rochdale Town Hall will echo to the sounds of brass band contesting once again...


Hoover Bolton

Hoover helps Water Aid charity

October 14, 2014
The Bolton (Hoover) Band has helped raise money for a wonderful charity.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 14, 2014
More music from Frank — this time from Brass in Concert


Dyke players

Centre Stage Percussion commemorate Dyke Double

October 14, 2014
Centre Stage Percussion celebrate Black Dyke's victory with a Double of their own....


Staffordshire Band

Made in Taiwan for Staffs...

October 14, 2014
The exciting euphonium talent of Tzu-Hsiang Lin takes up his new role as solo euphonium with the Staffordshire Band.


Sandhurst

New recruits at Sandhurst

October 14, 2014
Two new player recruits join Sandhurst in time for immediate promotion...


Torquay

Fine line up for Torquay

October 14, 2014
The 68th annual South West Brass Band Association contest in Torquay has attracted a fine line up of competing bands.


Smithills

Smithills help push the boat out...

October 14, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band has continued to help with fund raising for the RNLI with its latest concert.


Michael Fryer

Death of Michael Fryer

October 14, 2014
The death has been announced of the popular brass band radio broadcaster, Michael Fryer.


Huw Thomas

Thomas to lead Poulton London masterclass

October 14, 2014
Leyland MD Huw Thomas will led a free open rehearsal masterclass on 'A London Overture' with the help of Poulton-le-Fylde Band. All are welcome!


Skelmanthorpe

Entries now open for Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody

October 14, 2014
The entry list is now open for those who wish to test their musical mettle at the Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody & Ensemble Contest.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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