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bbw

Encouraging boost for new Welsh banding body

February 08, 2021
Over 40 bands have already signed up to become members of Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales.


Crossword

Give us a clue...

February 08, 2021
The brass band answer to a clue in The Sunday Times crossword wasn't quite what it should have been...


Sunday

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

February 08, 2021
More great music from Chis Helme — including performances from the much missed James Scott.


Frank

You are never too old to start a new musical challenge...

February 07, 2021
The great Frank Mathison is itching to get back to band after a spell in hospital — with a new musical career opening up for him aged 92, on cornet.


PRS

Bands urged to understand new licence regs

February 07, 2021
If you are looking at broadcasting music in the future then you need to understand if new PRS licences apply.


Frederick

Free and Felicitous from Yamaha and Schjelderup

February 07, 2021
A great new concert opener has been available for free for bands to download written by Norwegian composer Fredrick Schjelderup.


Bugle

Bugle call put on hold until 2022

February 07, 2021
The famous West of England Bandsman's Festival in Bugle has been cancelled — but will return with a flourish in 2022.


Black Dyke

Do you fancy a £10,000 bonus in March?

February 07, 2021
Become a Black Dyke Pondasher supporter and you could well be in with a chance of a bumper pay out...


Dunne

Matryoshka release for Tredegar star

February 06, 2021
Two new commissions dominate the debut CD release of Tredegar tenor horn star Ross Dunne.


nybbgb

Guest inspiration for National Youth Courses

February 05, 2021
The players on this year's National Youth and National Children's Bands will be inspired by world class conductors and performers.


trumpet

The warm glow of brass...

February 05, 2021
Images of trumpet player Lawrence Killian appeared in the national newspapers today thanks to photographer Lorne Campbell.


SBBA

Adult edition added to Scottish Youth Solo & Ensemble Festival

February 05, 2021
An Open Solo Event has been added to the SBBA Youth Solo & Ensemble Festival.


Vizzutti

Vizzutti to give BBE Masterclass

February 05, 2021
The latest Brass Bands England online development masterclass will be giving by the great American trumpet player Allen Vizzutti — so book your place now.


Cory

Marine support for Kapitol Cory online Championships

February 05, 2021
Her Majesty's Royal Marines add their musical discipline to support the forthcoming online competition.


cONDUCTIR

160 pick up baton for zoom call

February 05, 2021
160 people took the opportunity to find out more about the art of conducting on the latest joint Conductor's Association & BBE webinar


lbba

New secretary takes post for LBBA

February 05, 2021
Adam Whittle becomes the new secretary of the Leicestershire Brass Band Association.


sYMPHONY hALL

European Championship to return to England in 2022

February 04, 2021
Symphony Hall Birmingham will host the European Championships as Brass Bands England step in following Austrian withdrawal.


bbw

Further progress for Brass Bands Wales with website launch

February 04, 2021
Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales has launched its new website with free membership initiative for bands and individuals.


Rochdale

Customer satisfaction key to repair success

February 04, 2021
Rochdale Brass Instrument Repairs has quickly gained a respected reputation for high class workmanship, competitive prices and outstanding customer service.


MODEFOR

Mode for... re-launches signature brass teaching method

February 04, 2021
A new 'Mode for...Brass!' tutor book will musical education combined with ways to build an emotional toolkit to enhance flourishing, resilience, happiness and positive mental health.


Whitburn

Whitburn goes to Holyrood...

February 04, 2021
The 150 year history of the Scottish Open band has been marked in its nation's parliament.


Neil Jowett

Death of Neil Jowett

February 03, 2021
The death has been announced of Neil Jowett, one of Yorkshire banding's most respected figures.


James Scott

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

February 03, 2021
Chris Helme hosts more great brass band music from across the globe.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke to explore virtual Journey into Freedom

February 03, 2021
Eric Ball's masterpiece will form part of the musical repertoire performed on their upcoming Virtual Brass Day — so why not take the journey yourself and join them...


Bolsover Festival of Brass

Bolsover looks positively to October contest

February 03, 2021
The organisers of the Bolsover Festival of Brass are optimistic that they can host their popular broadcast event later this year.




appg

Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27 • The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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