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Benjamin Tubb-Hearne

New Composer in Residence at Brisbane XLCR

February 28, 2025
Benjamin Tubb-Hearne takes on the role of Composer in Residence at Australian National Champion.


Brisbane

Brisbane XLCR to help Tongan Relief Fund

July 25, 2022
Howard Taylor will return to Brisbane Excelsior Band for a special concert appearance next month.


Brisbane

Brisbane to look worldwide for new MD

June 20, 2022
Brisbane Excelsior Band has told 4BR that a global search is on for their next conductor.


Brisbane

No more Taylor in Excelsior

June 13, 2022
The outstanding two decade long musical partnership between Howard Taylor and Brisbane Excelsior Band in Australia has come to an end.


Howard

Taylor takes academic direction

April 16, 2019
Howard Taylor, the MD of Brisbane Excelsior Band, has been appointed Director of the Conservatorium Brass Band within the Brass Faculty of Queensland Conservatorium.


Brisbane Excelsior

Undisputed champions to battle for New Zealand title

February 25, 2017
The two undisputed champions of Australian and New Zealand banding will meet head to head in Wellington this year to see who is the best band in the southern hemisphere.


bRISBANE eXCELSIOR

New worldwide presence for Australian champion

January 13, 2017
The Brisbane Excelsior Band has a brand new website presence thanks to plenty of ex-pat hard work and a desire to make more of a worldwide impression.


Brisbane

Brisbane add strength ahead of Sydney defence

January 28, 2015
Brisbane Excelsior has added new players to their ranks ahead of their National title defence in Sydney at Easter.


Brisbane Excelsior

Brisbane XLCR set for Shanghai days and nights...

September 10, 2014
Australian National champion set for seven day visit to the global Shanghai Music Festival.


Brisbane XLCR

Brisbane centenary to be celebrated in style

September 28, 2012
Brisbane Excelsior Band is to celebrate its centenary in style in its home city next month.


Evans

Evans enjoys annual FABB experience

October 28, 2010
Richard Evans recently enjoyed a FABB time in Australia with the Brisbane Excelsior Band.


The Death of XLCR stalwart

April 10, 2010
The sad passing of XLCR stalwart, Casey Schryver.


Brisbane Excelsior logo

Taylor to leave XLCR

November 09, 2009
Howard Taylor announces plans to leave Brisbane Excelsior.


Langley

Langley host Aussies

September 11, 2009
The Langley Band has been playing host to Brisbane Excelsior as the Aussies prepare for their British Open assault.


Ashley Gittins

Ashley awarded top honour

August 23, 2009
Euphonium Soloist, Ashley Gittins, has been awarded Australia's top musical honour.


Gambling Community Benefit Fund

Funding success for XLCR

February 05, 2009
Brisbane Excelsior were recently granted funding for the purchase of new instruments.


Symphony Hall

British Open invites Brisbane XLCR

January 15, 2009
The British Open has announced the invitation of the current Australian and New Zealand Champions to the 2009 event.


Brisbane

New Year changes at Brisbane

January 15, 2009
Antipodean Champions ring in the New Year changes and look forward to a special 2009 — with a possible trip to the British Open to cap it all.


Dean Morley

Stella stocks plummet

October 27, 2008
Dean Morley hospitalised during the Australasian Open...


Windsor School of Arts

XLCR kicked out

September 14, 2008
Brisbane Excelsior has been forced out of its home — all in the name of progress.


Brisbane XLCR

New tubas at Brisbane

July 30, 2008
All conquering Brisbane XLCR gain new tuba signings.


XLCR

XLCR juggernaut continues

July 12, 2008
Brisbane Excelsior has claimed its sixth National title in a row.


Howard Taylor

Taylor off to Scotland

April 16, 2008
Howard Taylor, Musical Director of Brisbane Excelsior, quietly slipped out of the land downunder today, in search of more success.


Brisbane XLCR

XLCR create history

March 25, 2008
Brisbane Excelsior and its Musical Director, Howard Taylor, has been the first band in the history of brass banding to win the Australian A Grade Championship, four years in a row.




Fodens

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts on wobplay

February 3 • Foden's opening concert of a memorable weekend in Manchester can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay.com media platform — with others to follow.


Eiamjer

Major financial boost to help Eikanger ambitions

February 3 • A substantial three year grant will help support the Siddis champion with its educational, music outreach programmes and ongoing running costs.


Jimmy Leggat

Cross border accolades for Leggat

February 3 • The popular KNDS Fairey bandsman Jimmy Leggat takes a final official bow on a very special weekend of musical celebration with friends.


New Zealand

New Zealand National bands face financial challenges

February 2 • BBNZ President says its National Secondary Schools Band, National Youth Band, and National Band of New Zealand are in need of financial support after grant bids fail.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

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


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 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.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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