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mercer

Foden's make official Mercer & Barker link

November 13, 2021
The National Champion has announced its partnership with mouthpiece maker Mercer & Barker.


Abertllery

Guardian feature for Abertillery 50th anniversary

November 13, 2021
A new work from the pen of Philip Harper will be featured as part of Welsh band's 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend.


Ian Craddock

Death of Ian Craddock

November 13, 2021
The death has been announced of the former Yorkshire Imperial Metals euphonium player Ian Craddock.


Taff Vale

Blow to Welsh banding as Taff Vale plays final chord

November 13, 2021
Problems associated with the Covid-19 break from banding prove too much for triple Welsh champion, as they close their competitive doors.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke history in demand

November 13, 2021
David Hirst's history of the famous Queensbury band in the Victorian era has found worldwide Pondasher appeal.


Rex Richardson

4BR Friday Interview with Rex Richardson

November 12, 2021
We catch up with the American trumpet star looking forward to connecting to the brass band world again...


bOLSOVER

Holland and Harper to lead full house Summer Schools

November 11, 2021
Paul Holland and Philip Harper have attracted full house interest from across the globe for the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School Courses to be held at Malvern College in 2022 and 2023.


Mead

Mead takes opportunity to head stateside

November 10, 2021
Steven Mead was one of the first passengers out of the UK to renew musical links in the USA.


Tong

Global Prestige for Tongwynlais Academy

November 10, 2021
The excellence of the Tongwynlais Music Academy is regonised with a Welsh Prestige Award.


Tredeagr

Busy time for Tredegar as they use Sage advice

November 10, 2021
The Welsh champion has been busy of late but won't be losing experience as they look forward to more exciting projects.


Thomas Ruedi

Ruedi inspires German low brass performers

November 10, 2021
Swiss euphonium star Thomas Ruedi leads the return of the special Jenaer Blechblaser Seminar series in Germany


odbba

ODBBA own choice contest set to return in 2022

November 10, 2021
The popular Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association own choice contest will return in February.


Cory

Cory relaunch Composer Competition

November 10, 2021
The RWCMD & Cory Composition Competition has been relaunched for 2022.


Bob

Death of Bob Bates

November 10, 2021
The death has been announced of Bob Bates.


Prophet

Boarshurst to gain Prophet experience

November 10, 2021
Jamie Prophet is the new Musical Director at Boarshurst Silver Band.


Tim Oldroyd

Oldroyd reunited with North Skelton

November 10, 2021
Tim Oldroyd has renewed his musical link to the North Skelton Band.


GUS BAND

GUS thank departing soprano star

November 10, 2021
The GUS Band has thanked their sop star Jack Wilson who looks forward to a new musical chapter in his career.


bic

Enjoy the best of the best at Brass in Concert

November 09, 2021
If you can't make it to Gateshead then all you have to do is tune in, sit back and relax — and its all there for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home...


East Anglia

Cory players lead the Andante and Allegro pace of progress

November 08, 2021
Players from the world's number 1 ranked band have been using their experience to inspire players from the East Anglia Brass Band Association.


Still

A celebration of diverse composer talent...

November 08, 2021
We talk to Dr Robert Childs about a concert celebrating the rich diversity of compositional talent that the RWCM&D Brass Band will be exploring under his baton this week.


Borders

Report & Result: 2021 Borders Entertainment Contest

November 08, 2021
Success for Irvine & Dreghorn as Scottish banding returns in fine style at the Borders Entertainment Contest.


Sidis

Report & Results: 2021 Siddis Brass

November 06, 2021
Manger claims Siddis title with a Purcell dream of a performance, with division titles going to Sola Brass Band, Tysnes Musikklag, KOS — Krohnengen Old Stars and Norheimsund Musikklag.


Greenfoield

Double celebrations at Greenfield for Whit Friday and Autumn

November 06, 2021
The 100th anniversary of the Whit Friday contest at Greenfield will be marked by a double contest treat this year.


Elgar

Elgar volumes added to wobplay.com platform

November 06, 2021
Two seminal recordings of the music of Edward Elgar have been added to the Wobplay.com recording platform.


Mercer and Baker

Mercer & Barker look to make American mark

November 06, 2021
The mouthpiece makers are looking to make an impression on the competitive American market place with their new partnership connection.




Youth Brass 2000

Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 29 • There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.


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.


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


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


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band

March 29 • Bb AND Eb BASSES WANTED!. We are a friendly 1st section band based in Nottingham - rehearsal Thursday Evening. We have an exciting year planned with a visit to Whit Friday and a place secured at the nationals following our success at the midlands area!


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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