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Foden's

Foden's looks for new signings...

September 16, 2022
Foden's Youth Band is looking for a new cohort of players to join the ranks...


British Open

British Open gains further GB media boost

September 16, 2022
Martin and Karyn Mortimer were guests on the GB News channel to talk about the importance of hosting the 168th British Open Championships last weekend.


Making Music

Shortlists announced for 2022 Making Music Awards

September 16, 2022
The shortlists for the various award categories have been announced.


March

Don't forget the march to Blackburn & Darwen...

September 16, 2022
There is still time to get your entries in for the popular march and hymn tune contest


Jamie Hood

Hood to guest at Copper Shards Festival in France

September 16, 2022
The well known brass player and teacher will head to Douai for a three day festival of teaching.


Sunday

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 12th September

September 16, 2022
More great music to send out to the banding world from Chris Helme in the heartland of Yorkshire...


Cheltenham

Adjudicator change as bands focus on Cheltenham challenge

September 16, 2022
There has been a minor reshuffle in the adjudicator line-up as bands prepare for the challenges of Cheltenham this weekend.


Brighuse

British Open images captured by Chapman

September 15, 2022
Craig Chapman's images of the competing bands at the 168th British Open can now be enjoyed on-line.


Frairy

Fond farewells and welcomes at Friary

September 15, 2022
Friary Brass Band says goodbye to Alex Sears as they welcome their new horn signing Kelly Harrison


Rothwell

Soprano changes at Rothwell

September 15, 2022
Paul Argyle steps down from the role as the Grand Shield champion welcomes some Nordic help before new signing takes on contest role.


eBBW vALLEY

Ebbw Valley to open up before Cheltenham

September 15, 2022
Ebbw Valley will be looking to complete their set of Cheltenham National titles on the weekend — and you can hear them out the final touches to their preparations this evening.


Brighouse

Brighouse show off their Bobby Dazzler on the BBC

September 15, 2022
Players from the newly crowned British Open Champion have helped to boost the profile of the band on their main regional television news programme.


aobba

Adjudicator trainee initiative to continue at Cheltenham

September 14, 2022
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will be leading their training scheme at the National Finals in Cheltenham on the weekend.


Award

Global congratulations for award recipients

September 14, 2022
Congratulations have been forwarded from around the banding world to the recipients of the Iles and Mortimer Medals which were presented at this year's British Open Championship.


Willebroek

Willebroek Solo Competition boosted by prize packages

September 14, 2022
The annual Willebroek Solo Competition will take place later this year — boosted by generous prize packages for each category.


Alan Widdop

Widdop takes baton at Lindley

September 14, 2022
The experienced Alan Widdop has become the new Musical Director at Lindley Band.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2022 Dr Martin Wainstone Cup

September 13, 2022
Hepworth enjoys trip to the Docs as they claim the silverware and a huge boost to the coffers.


Winter GARDENS

2023 Spring Festival test-pieces announced

September 12, 2022
'The World Rejoicing' will be joined by 'A London Overture' and 'The Accursed Huntsman' to test the bands in Blackpool next May.


National Finals

Cheltenham National Finals to go ahead as planned

September 11, 2022
The Section 1-4 National Finals at Cheltenham will go ahead as planned following an announcement by Kapitol Promotions.


open

Report & Result: 2022 British Open Championship

September 10, 2022
Brighouse & Rastrick end their 44 year wait for the British Open title as Prof David King leads them to success.


British Open

Bands ready for British Open return

September 09, 2022
18 competitors will line-up at Symphony Hall to battle for the 168th British Open title.


Hammonds

Hammonds take new look to celebrate past and future

September 09, 2022
Hammonds Band will look to add further triumphs as they head to Symphony Hall with a new logo to its name.


sTAFFORSHIRE

Midlands trio gain Childs play insight

September 09, 2022
The Staffordshire, City of Birmingham and Amington Bands enjoy the performance spotlight of Dr Robert Childs ahead of their Cheltenham National Finals appearances.


Brett Baker

The Lusher sound of Baker

September 09, 2022
Brett Baker has paid tribute to the great Don Lusher with his latest audio release


Laganvale Band

New signings at Laganvale

September 09, 2022
Several new signings will make their contest debuts with Laganvale (Metal Technology) Band at the forthcoming NIBA contest.




Presto CDs

Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist

January 1 • New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.


Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 1 • Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.


RWCMD

New Year financial boost for RWCM&D

January 1 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.


Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE

January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

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