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nybbs

On-line finale rounds of triumphant NYBBS course

August 10, 2020
The youngsters of the National Youth Bands of Scotland provide brilliant entertainment to round off their on-line summer course.


Morse

Sunday Quiz: Morse code...

August 09, 2020
Work out a little brain tickler and you can get your hands on a trio of great brass band CDs...


Cornet shop

Open all hours for Hutchinson

August 08, 2020
Cory's principal cornet opens his own cornet corner shop open to players 24 hours a day...


Diversity

BBE explores diversity issues with partners

August 08, 2020
Organisations and individuals with experience and interest in the issues surrounding diversity, equality and inclusion meet on-line with Brass Bands England to explore views and opinions.


Cancelled

Scottish Borders contest cancelled

August 08, 2020
Another brass band event is cancelled as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the contesting calendar.


NYMAZ

Big Brass Day closing date

August 08, 2020
There is not much time left to sign up for some great workshops on the NYMAZ 'Big Brass Day'.


Tabby Kerwin

Kerwin reaches out to global audience

August 07, 2020
Tabby Kerwin will be reaching out to the widest possible audience on her mission to imporve the mental health of the brass banding movement.


Gavin Higgins

Higgins writes new work for 2020 Proms

August 07, 2020
Composer Gavin Higgins has been commissioned for a third time to write a new work for the iconic Proms season.


England

Closing date looms for BBE annual awards nominations

August 07, 2020
If you want to nominate people or organisations for the positive role they have played for the banding movement then you need to do it quickly.


Cory

Arts Council support Cory's on-line motivation

August 06, 2020
£35,000 of funding will enable the world's number 1 ranked band to connect to the global banding community through a trio of innovative projects.


NYBSS

Countdown for NYBBS

August 05, 2020
More than 150 youngsters will take part in the on-line grand finale of this year;'s National Youth Band of Scotland course.


Marines

Bugle calls continue dedicated service to the community

August 05, 2020
Despite the Coronavirus restrictions the Band of HM Royal Marines Service Buglers have maintained a proud tradition to their community.


ENG

BBE releases aerosol research for peer review

August 05, 2020
Research undertaken by Brass Bands England into the release of respiratory aerosols by brass instruments has been passed to the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the World Health Organisation.


Chappell gains place in Cornish National Music Archive

August 04, 2020
The brass band career of conductor Albert Chappell has found a place in the newly created Cornish National Music Archive.


Pannel

A minor bit of high profile national radio coverage

August 04, 2020
A quintet performance of Bach's famous 'Toccata' gets a bit of air time on Classic FM...


Youth

Music can play pivotal role for school children in post Coronavirus future

August 04, 2020
An article in the Times Education Supplement argues that music can make a huge positive impact on well being for children as they prepare to return to school.


Brecon

First chords of return in Wales?

August 04, 2020
Members of Brecon Concert Band were able to enjoy an open air rehearsal this week — but there is still no sign of concert halls reopening in Wales.


Sunday Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

August 04, 2020
Plenty of great music to enjoy from Chris Helme this week — with some famous family names in the line-up.


Fodens

Foden's keep up the lockdown entertainment

August 03, 2020
The second Foden's 'Lockdown Podcast' sees John Barber chat with big band singer Matt Ford, funding expert Carole Crompton and frustrated Spurs fan, Michael Fowles...


David Bremner

New Zealand makes National return to playing

August 03, 2020
The National Band of New Zealand returns to full rehearsals as musical normality returns following the successful battle against the Coronavirus crisis.


National

National youth prepare for concert finale

August 01, 2020
Two new world premieres and a brace of fantastic world class soloists will provide the entertainment at the National Youth Brass Bands of Great Britain virtual on-line course concert


Superbrass

Get on top of those Summer Chores with Superbrass

August 01, 2020
There is plenty of great music to enjoy for free thanks to those super players at Superbrass...


Willebroek

Willebroek launch solo competition

August 01, 2020
There will be a rare opportunity for soloists to perform on stage to a worldwide audience at the new Brass Band Willebroek Solo Competition — with the chance to bag some hefty cash prizes too.


Strata Brass

Happy Yorkshire Day

August 01, 2020
There will be a celebration of all things Yorkshire today — including the wonderful sound of brass bands...


NeishGourlay

Gourlay and Neish join Besson trio for Friday night entertainment

July 31, 2020
The brilliant tuba entertainers James Gourlay and Les Neish join the Besson trio of Harper, Mead and Webster for a great Friday night of chat, opinion and plenty of fun...




Swiss National Youth

Live broadcast 50th celebrations for Swiss Youth Band

July 13 • You can enjoy the special anniversary concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland and friends today.


LEEDS bEST OF bRASS

Leeds Best of Brass series launched

July 13 • Eight top level bands will be featured at Pudsey Civic Hall as part of the new season of 'Best of Brass' concerts.


Sir Karl Jenkins

Aldbourne to lead Armed Man celebrations

July 13 • The West of England Regional Champion will help lead the 25th anniversary celebrations of Sir Karl Jenkins' 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' in two major concerts appearances this year with the composer.


Tewit

Tewit take delivery of new instrument set

July 13 • Tewit Silver Band's musical progress is boosted by the purchase of a complete set of Besson instruments.


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


Ilkeston Brass

July 11 • We are looking for additional cornet players to join us – positions negotiable! Ilkeston Brass is a friendly 4th section band with a long history based in the SE of Derbyshire.


Olney Brass

July 11 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking a talented player to fill the following vacancy, in order to strengthen their line up: Eb BASS. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.


Olney Brass

July 10 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking talented players to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up: SOLO CORNETS. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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