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Chris Jaudes

Death of Chris Jaudes

February 13, 2024
The death has been announced of the acclaimed trumpet player and educator Chris Jaudes.


Summer Camp

Jump and Jive! Battle Creek stars inspire future generations

July 27, 2022
Michael J Garasi and Brass Band of Battle Creek help inspire youngsters to have music as a central part of their lives.


Rex Richardson

All that jazz and more...

May 21, 2022
Two ensembles from Brass Band of Battle Creek made sure the local population was left in no doubt who was in town this weekend...


battle Creek

Education key to long term Battle plans

May 20, 2022
An ambitious youth education initiative will spearhead Brass Band of Battle Creek's plans to inspire future generations in their region.


Battle Creek

Let Battle begin...

May 19, 2022
The star players of Brass Band of Battle Creek will be mixing hard work with quite a bit of musical fun over the next fews days...


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...


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.


Alessi

4BR Interview with Joseph Alessi

November 04, 2021
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the great New York Philharmonic Orchestra trombone star as he prepares to premiere a work written for him by Philip Sparke with Brass Band of Battle Creek at the huge Midwest Clinic in Chicago in December.


Battle Creek

4BR Friday Interview with Shannon Aikins

June 25, 2021
4BR talks to the Executive Director of Brass Band of Battle Creek to find out more about the professional ensemble which later this year will perform the closing concert at the 75th Anniversary of the Midwest Clinic in Chicago.


Michael

4BR Interview with Michael and Cherry Garasi

April 24, 2020
An extended interview with Michael and Cherry Garasi as they get used to the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions in Florida, but look forward to restarting a fantastic new youth band project.


Solar System

Sparke work to increase brass band sphere of influence

December 10, 2017
Philip Sparke's 'Music of the Spheres' is to be performed by Brass Band of Battle Creek at the opening of the influential Midwest Clinic in Chicago.


Owen Farr

Farr makes more musical connections on both sides of Atlantic

December 07, 2015
Besson artist Owen Farr has been racking up the miles — from Perth to Troy as he brings his world class brand of teaching and playing to Scotland and America.


Michael J Garasi

Garasi takes permanent helm at Brass Band of Battle Creek

September 16, 2015
Michael Garasi has been appointed the permanent conductor of Brass Band of Battle Creek.


Michael J Garasi

Garasi set for Battle

November 15, 2013
American conductor Michael J Garasi is set to lead Brass Band of Battle Creek.




Mike Kilroy

Kilroy steps back from BBE role to follow health treatment

September 7 • Mike Kilroy will take a temporary step down as Chairperson of Brass Bands England to undergo treatment for prostate cancer.


Music of the Spheres

Check out the Spheres before Symphony Hall

September 7 • The countdown to the British Open sees the competing bands previewing their final preparations on 'Music of the Spheres' — so why not pop along and see how they are getting on.


Money

British Open Countdown: T minus 5

September 7 • Glory and cash. One is priceless, the other pays the bills... but how much are they worth?


Murray Greig

Greig's to deliver in Leicester for free

September 7 • There is a free day of brass for young players to enjoy under the expert tuition of Murray Grieg this weekend — so make sure you sign up to enjoy.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Jonathan Corry

Ph.D, M.Mus, B.Mus (hons)
Conductor, adjudicator, teacher.


               

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