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Flowers

Death of Don Clements

June 14, 2017
The death has been announced of the respected bandsman Don Clements.


Archbishop

Archbishop renews Whit Friday historic link

June 14, 2017
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu was a welcome participant in this year's Whit Friday — renewing links that go back to 1870.


Fodens

Foden's look to improvise

June 14, 2017
In the second of their acclaimed series as part of their Three Year Strategic Music and Audience Development Plan, John Barber and Andy Scott look at the topic of musical improvisation.


Menai Bridge

Report & Results: 2017 Newtown March & Open Air Contest

June 14, 2017
A great day of music making sees Porthaethwy Menai Bridge claim the silverware in Newtown.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

June 14, 2017
More Summer time music from John Maines.


Withington

Baton changes from McCann to Withington at Grimethorpe

June 13, 2017
Grimethorpe team up with former MD Allan Withington as Phillip McCann departs amid pathway differences.


Boobs and Brass

Front page news as Boobs & Brass gain BBC Award

June 10, 2017
The amazing Boobs & Brass organisation has been presented with the BBC Music Day Brass Band Award — and it is featured on the front page of the BBC website.


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2017 Whit Friday (Saddleworth & Oldham District)

June 10, 2017
Brighouse & Rastrick deliver six of the best on Knight Templar as they retain the Saddleworth crown.


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2017 Whit Friday (Tameside)

June 10, 2017
It's a landside victory for Foden's as nine first prizes make it sixteen Tameside titles in the last seventeen years


Florent Didier

Whitburn opt for Open French connection

June 09, 2017
Scottish Grand Shield champion will team up with Florent Didier of Paris Brass Band for the British Open at Symphony Hall.


Signings

New signings at VBS Poynton

June 09, 2017
There are new signings at Vernon Building Society Poynton Band


Tredegar

Concentrated Army training for Tredegar

June 09, 2017
Tredegar Band has linked up with the Corps of Army Music at Kneller Hall for some concentrated training and playing.


Morley March

Morley runners, riders and marchers announced

June 09, 2017
The bands that will compete at the popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest have been announced.


Hazel Grove

Hazel Grove look to future with well built foundations

June 09, 2017
A welcome sponsorship partnership aims to build on the foundations of success for Hazel Grove.


Enderby Youth

Enderby Youth Keane to impress

June 09, 2017
A great ensemble from Enderby Youth Band helped rock star Tom Chaplin raise the roof with his group Keane.


Scottish Borders

Get to the ballot boxes again — Scots looking for votes!

June 09, 2017
Nothing to do with the General Election but a great Scottish Borders Youth Band that is up for a possible major award. So get to those ballot boxes again!


The Beatles

The Beatles, Hippies, Hells Angels and Black Dyke

June 09, 2017
A major new Sky Arts television documentary on The Beatles will recall the impact and the stars of its iconic record label.


Kingdom Brass

Report & Results: 2017 Northern Counties BBA Entertainment

June 08, 2017
Kingdom Triumphant at Kinross as they claim Northern Counties BBA Entertainment title in style.


Shirebrook

Press Enter: Shirebrook closing date looms

June 08, 2017
If you want to have chance to enjoy a great contest experience and hopefully bag a nice wad of prize money cash, then get you need to press enter now...


The Sage

Adjudication line-up announced for Brass in Concert

June 08, 2017
Widespread musical experience and an international flavour marks the judgement calls at Brass in Concert this year


Whit Friday

Media set to bring Whit Friday to the world

June 08, 2017
Now that the General Election will be out of the way, there is sure to be plenty of media coverage of the Whit Friday contests.


Police

A timely contest reminder...

June 07, 2017
Passions will run high on the Whit Friday circuit this weekend, but then again, that's nothing new — although hopefully it won't be anything like this contest from 1896...


Jonathan Bates

Bates joins tutor line-up for dual role at Bolsover Summer School

June 07, 2017
Foden's tenor horn star Jonathan Bates joins the tutor team at the Bolsover Summer School — with a brace of free concerts set to showcase musical talent to local audiences.


Cory

Cory to go comparing

June 07, 2017
Cory will be joined by the one and only Gino Compario for their latest concert promotion


Lucy Pankhurst

Pankhurst in USA spotlight with new works

June 07, 2017
The award winning composer Lucy Pankhurst will be a featured artist at the prestigious International Women in Brass Conference (IWBC) in Philadelphia — with two new works to be premiered.




nybbgb

Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London

July 9 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.


ai rOBOT

Artists combine with AI to win composition prize

July 9 • AI technology fuses with the 'human essence' to create award winning compositions in global competition.


pRESTOCDS

Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs

July 8 • You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.


Youth Fest

Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet

July 8 • BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Mereside Brass

July 9 • MERESIDE BRASS have vacancies for PERCUSSION players. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials. It would be great to hear from you if you would like to join the band or if you could help out when needed for concerts.


Mereside Brass

July 9 • MERESIDE BRASS have a vacancy for a SOLO CORNET player maybe PRINCIPAL for the right player. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs, occasional contests & socials. Players of all ages & sections are welcome to visit or join us


Petworth Town Band

July 7 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, TUBA and BASS TROMBONE. We are an enthusiastic band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome you to join us and our inspirational MD Paula Streeter.


Martyn Evans

BEd (Hons) NABBC member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Teacher, Adjudicator


               

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