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Friary

Friary add to foundation strength

March 09, 2022
Friary Brass has signed Ben Miller as their new Eb tuba ahead of their Area title defence.


Cornet

Concert series to return to Tyldesley

March 09, 2022
A rejuvenated concert series for North West bands will resume at a new venue after a five year break.


Skelmersdale

New additions at Skelmersdale

March 09, 2022
The North West Regional Champion has added new faces to the ranks to boost future prospects.


awards

Brass Bands England Awards 2022 open for nominations

March 09, 2022
If there is someone or an organisation you feel should be getting recognition for their great works, then now's your chance to make your vote count.


Hook Norton

Report & Results: 2022 Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Contest

March 09, 2022
There were pre-Area boosts for Verwood Concert Brass, Wotton-under-Edge District, Cinderford Band, Ocean Brass, Abbey Brass (Abingdon) and Hook Norton Band at the recent OSBBA Contest


Tomkins

Abbey Brass make long awaited return to podium peak

March 09, 2022
Abbey Brass (Abingdon) certainly enjoyed their recent trip to 'Argos' at the Oxfordshire & District Association Contest.


Higham

Higham success despite storm conditions

March 09, 2022
Delegates recently enjoyed a fine weekend of brass tuition and inspiration at the Higham Hall Brass Band Course in Cumbria.


Shipston

Shipston count the costa contest coffee

March 09, 2022
The Shipston Band recently managed to mix a pre-contest coffee with a cheeky request for a warm up room...


Amington

Report & Result: 2022 Midlands Regional Championships Fourth Section

March 07, 2022
Amington round off the Midlands Area double contest weekend with a great Argos victory


Meltham

Report & Results: 2022 Yorkshire Regional Championships

March 05, 2022
Black Dyke claim the title honours in Huddersfield as section victories go to Stannington, Meltham & Meltham Mills, Lofthouse 2000 and Oughtibridge


Broxburn

New award honours Scottish stalwart

March 05, 2022
A new 'Best Flugel' award will be presented at the Scottish Championships for the first time — in honour of a much respected player.


Musicwear

Make your mark at the Finals with Musicwearetc

March 05, 2022
If you get the nod from the judges this weekend them make sure you get the perfect look for Cheltenham and London.


Bathgate

Long Service awards to Scottish stalwarts

March 05, 2022
The Scottish Brass Band Association has presented Long Service Awards to James Comerford and Brian Mitchell.


Stevenage

Line-ups for London & Southern Counties Area announced

March 05, 2022
There is an excellent line-up of contenders ready to battle for Cheltenham and London qualification places in Cheltenham later this month. .


Composer

Euro composer finalists announced

March 04, 2022
Works by composers from France, Switzerland and England will be featured in the 8th European Composer Competition in Birmingham.


Yorkshire

Contest Music focus on Huddersfield this weekend

March 04, 2022
The music of Heaton, Vinter, Richards, Langford and Hodel will challenge the bands at the Yorkshire Regional Championships this weekend.


Instruments

Friday interview with Paul Crump

March 04, 2022
We catch up again with Paul Crump — Director of Newmoon Insurance Services for a quick update on the type of instrument insurance issues that may arise over the forthcoming Regional Championship weekends.


Frost

The touch of Frost returns to Grimey

March 04, 2022
From Quincy Jones to Wilfred Heaton for Mark Frost as the trombone star heads to Yorkshire Area with Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Raunds

New resident takes up post at Raunds

March 04, 2022
Melissa Brown has been appointed the new Resident Conductor at Raunds Temperance Band


Champions of Brass

Champions of Brass set for Spring flourish

March 04, 2022
The Champions of Brass will spring into action again at Uppermill in May


Ukraine

Mode for... free download offers support for Ukraine

March 04, 2022
Brass bands can show their support for the people of Ukraine with a free download of a traditional Ukrainian folk song.


Wantage

Wantage trio open up for Stevenage challenges

March 04, 2022
The three bands from the Wantage Band organisation will be showcasing their preparations for free this weekend.


Mead

Thursday interview with Steven Mead

March 03, 2022
The Besson star will be giving a performance of the iconic Joseph Horovitz Euphonium Concerto at the RNCM in Manchester this evening.


cHILD

Damning report into reluctance of schools to report sexual abuse

March 02, 2022
Independent Inquiry states that residential music school and special schools found to have prioritised reputation over the protection of children from sexual abuse.


BBE Chat

Harper and Dowdeswell reveal Euro mix

March 02, 2022
Cory Band and Philip Harper will be taming up with Louis Dowdeswell and his band to round off the European Championships in style




Jan Kroon

New Dutch National works to be revealed

February 25 • The works to be used at the 2026 Dutch National Championships are being revealed over coming weeks — starting with the First Division.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 25 • Music with a Welsh flavouring in parts to celebrate St David's Day with Martin and Julie at 5.00pm.


Big Chat Brass

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

February 25 • Simon and Sandy take the opportunity to discuss the forthcoming Regional Championships with tips and opinions on the five test-pieces to be used.


Radio

Radio: Bandstand

February 25 • More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Banks Brass Band

February 25 • It's not too late to join Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting band near Southport. All players welcome particularly euphoniums, trombones and basses. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30pm in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR9 8BL


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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