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Whit Friday

Tameside Whit Friday contests to return

February 09, 2022
The sound of brass bands will be heard around Tameside on Whit Friday once again.


Andrew wAINWRIGHT

Tuesday interview with Andrew Wainwright

February 08, 2022
We talk to Andrew Wainwright — composer, arranger, graphic designer, journalist, President of the Dallas Brass Band, editor of the Brass Band Bridge — and founder and owner of BrookWright Music.


Ivors

Ivors Composer Awards 2022

February 07, 2022
Although it will be no specific 'Wind and Brass Band' category — works for the medium can be nominated.


Anna Beresford

Monday interview with Anna Beresford

February 07, 2022
We catch up with the recent winner of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Weston Conducting Prize to find out more about her musical career, the competition and her future aspirations.


Band of the Year

Proposed Band of the Year contest cancelled

February 07, 2022
IBB Media states that 'lack of support by some bands' has led it to cancel its proposed 'Band of the Year' contest in June.


Birmingham

Report & Result: 2022 UniBrass Championships: Trophy Section

February 05, 2022
The students of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire claim the 2022 UniBrass Trophy Section title for the first time.


Leeds

Result: 2022 UniBrass Championships: Shield Section

February 05, 2022
The University of Leeds claims the UniBrass Shield title.


Meechan

Weekend interview with Peter Meechan

February 05, 2022
We catch up with the English composer who has just won the prestigious 2021 Sousa-ABA-Ostwald Composition Competition — awarded by the influential American Bandmasters Association (ABA).


Ty Cerdd

Sell your music not your soul...

February 05, 2022
A free on-line session will help composers, writers and bands know just what it takes to keep control of their musical identity.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke announces new Festival attractions

February 05, 2022
There will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the music making at the forthcoming Black Dyke Brass Festival in May.


Yuhang

Busy schedule for Tredegar euph star

February 05, 2022
Yu-Hang Yang is widening his artistic profile with concert recitals and on-line teaching roles.


Helicopter

Friary supports Air Ambulance service

February 05, 2022
The festive carol playing of Friary Brass has helped keep a fantastic Air Ambulance service in the air.


James Fountain

Friday interview with James Fountain

February 04, 2022
We chat to the principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra following the release of his critically acclaimed debut CD, 'Keep the Music Playing'.


LBBA

Popular Leicestershire BBA Contest set to return

February 04, 2022
The Leicestershire Brass Band Association annual contest will return in November — so keep an eye out for the open date for entries.


Marshall

Marshall invite to Cornet Spotlight

February 04, 2022
The Geneva cornet star will offer a warm welcome to come and join him at his Cornet Spotlight at the Black Dyke Festival in May.


Bergen

No question mark over concert return for Norwegian trio

February 04, 2022
Eikanger Bjorsvik, Manger Musikklag and Krohnengen Bands will join forces for a great concert at the Grieg Hall in Bergen as Covid restrictions are finally lifted in Norway.


UniBrass

Thursday interview with Andy Straiton

February 03, 2022
We are joined by the Chairperson of the UniBrass Foundation to find out more about this weekend's UniBrass Championships at Sheffield University.


Parsons

Cory to premiere new Euphonium Concerto

February 03, 2022
Cory's Glyn Williams will premiere a new work inspired by the bravery and fortitude of soldiers in the First World War.


Frary

Friary showcase arts and crafts

February 03, 2022
Friary Brass warmed up for their appearance at the UniBrass Championships Gala Concert with a well received Hampshire concert.


odda

Fine line-up ready for action at Oxfordshire BBA contest

February 03, 2022
Lots of bands want to showcase their early season form at Marlborough School in Woodstock, Oxfordshire later this month.


Sheona

Wednesday interview with Sheona White

February 02, 2022
We catch up with the newly appointed Chairperson of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


Emotion

Cue happy...

February 02, 2022
Study using a new interactive interface shows how music listeners think different emotions sound like in music.


John Ward

Tuesday interview with John Ward

February 01, 2022
We speak to John Ward, who will be conducting Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band this weekend on a special recording celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great Ray Steadman-Allen.


West of England

New date and venue for West of England Championships

February 01, 2022
The 2022 West of England Regional Championships will now take place at Cheltenham Racecourse on the weekend of the 2nd/3rd April.


bandstand

Moonlight bubbles at the bandstand...

February 01, 2022
Photographer Lorne Campbell has captured a fantastic image of the bandstand at Robert's Park.




Gareth Ritter

Former conductor sentenced for sexually assaulting 17 year old girl

November 4 • Gareth Ritter has been given a 33-month sentence, suspended for 30 months for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2015. He will be placed on the sex offenders register for life.


Brabbins

Childs and Brabbins to showcase Mealor Concerto

November 3 • Paul Mealor's 'Euphonium Concerto' is to be performed this Friday in Swansea by David Childs under the baton of Martyn Brabbins with the National Orchestra of Wales.


Maurice Andre

Saunas and butter — what made Andre the giant so great...

November 3 • If you ever wondered what the secret of Maurice Andre's success was — then an article from 1987 revealed all about his morning practice regime...


Prof Childs

Childs enjoys latest Japanese trip

November 3 • Black Dyke Band's Director of Music has just returned from his latest musical trip to Japan.


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Audley Brass

November 4 • Audley Brass are seeking a Solo Cornet/Repiano player as we continue to push for promotion to the Championship Section and qualification to the Spring Festival. We have a full events diary for 2027 including several epic beer festival nights.


Audley Brass

November 4 • Audley Brass are seeking a Bass Trombone player as we continue to push for promotion to the Championship Section and qualification to the Spring Festival. We have a full events diary for 2027 including several epic beer festival nights.


Tintwistle Band

November 4 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band, we rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom, under the baton of our new MD Tom Haslam.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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