News / 2017
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Argente becomes new Head of Brass Performance at RWCMD
December 15, 2017
The acclaimed bass trombone player Roger Argente will become new Head of Brass Performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff.
World Rankings — December update
December 14, 2017
All-time high for Eikanger-Bjørsvik following their victory at Brass in Concert last month.
Consett youngsters get to Sing with Joy
December 14, 2017
Sandy Smith links up with the talented youngsters of Consett Junior School for a brass and voice Christmas cracker
Denis Wick studio to host Misa Mead at Midwest Clinic
December 14, 2017
Misa Mead can be heard in performance at the Denis Wick Advisory Studio as a prelude to the 2017 Midwest Clinics in Illinois later this month.
Roberts Bakery shine with the celebs at Chester Cathedral
December 14, 2017
Roberts Bakery Band held the spotlight amid the celebrities in the recent festive concert celebrations at Chester Cathedral.
Christmas spirit on show at Shipston
December 14, 2017
There was certainly a welcome festive guest at Shipton's recent Christmas concert.
Tredegar leads musical trek to Machu Picchu
December 14, 2017
The memory of an inspirational local primary school teacher will be recalled in music this evening by Tredegar Band in a concert that will raise funds for a wonderful fund raising trek
Welsh Open adds Spring Festival link to Porthcawl attractions
December 13, 2017
There will be plenty of prizes up for grabs at the Welsh Open next February — including a chance to qualify for the British Open Spring Festival
Shirley showcases Christmas delights
December 13, 2017
The Shirley Band and friends recently provided a sell out audience with plenty of Christmas musical treats.
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Black Dyke stars to lead youth workshop in West Yorkshire
December 13, 2017
Star players from Black Dyke Band will lead free workshop tuition for school children in the heart of West Yorkshire next February.
Janssen drop-out Putz new work in line for European Championship
December 13, 2017
The Luxembourg composer Marco Putz will now write the top section test-piece for the European Championships in Utrecht, as Dutch composer Harrie Janssen fails to meet commission time scale.
Major UK youth championship cancelled as 2018 entries collapse
December 12, 2017
There will be no Pennine Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Championships in 2018 after entries drop to just five bands.
Sparke work to increase brass band sphere of influence
December 10, 2017
Philip Sparke's 'Music of the Spheres' is to be performed by Brass Band of Battle Creek at the opening of the influential Midwest Clinic in Chicago.
Time travellers sought in South Wales
December 10, 2017
A television production company is looking for people with an interest in all things 1970s — especially with the rag trade and a bit of brass banding...
Fountain City success makes a mark in Kansas
December 10, 2017
The UK tour success of Fountain City in claiming podium finishes at Brass in Concert and the Scottish Open has certainly made a mark back home in Kansas.
Godley's cream given retrospective
December 10, 2017
The work of renowned i-pad artist Mik Godley has been given a retrospective by the influential East Midlands Contemporary Visual Arts Network — including the innovative Portraits of Tibshelf project.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand: 3rd December
December 10, 2017
More great music to send out to the banding world from Chris Helme in the heartland of Yorkshire...
Final call for Butlins competitors
December 10, 2017
All the packs have been sent out, so Bultins bands need to check they have got all the necessary information for Skegness.
Marshall pays tribute to the Mr Man
December 10, 2017
The musical memory of a great tutor has been recalled with the presentation of a memorial tankard to Black Dyke principal cornet Richard Marshall by Hatfield Band.
Yorkshire quartet take scientific lead to explore brass
December 10, 2017
Four bands recently performed at Magna Science Adventure Centre's Red Hall to showcase communal music making at its best.
Bodmin set to prosper from jail time
December 10, 2017
Bodmin Band makes an innovative sponsorship link to their historic tourist attraction prison.
Call goes out for Welsh soloists
December 10, 2017
Burry Port Band set to host West Wales Solo & Ensemble Day — with prizes galore.
Dreams can come true for a pound
December 10, 2017
You can help a fantastic charity this Christmas by showcasing your caroling talents...
Luke feels the conducting force with Farnworth
December 10, 2017
Luke Pallister takes his first conducting steps with Farnworth & Walkden Band.
