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bLACHKLANG

Young brass band players look to make national mark in Germany

March 07, 2021
Two young players from Jugend Brass Band BlechKLANG hope to make a mark against orchestral rivals in online German competition.


Blechklang

30-year-old Turmblasen tradition kept alive by new means

December 23, 2020
A wonderful tradition was heard in a different way in Germany thanks to the efforts of Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V.


Jan

Jena Summer Camp hailed as success

September 06, 2020
The inventive response taken by organisers in Germany has seen over 60 youngsters enjoy a four day Summer Camp with a difference.


bLECHKLANG

First steps to rehearsal norms in Germany

June 26, 2020
Brass Band BlechKLANG has been able to take the first musical steps to rehearsal normality to Germany — but there is a long way to go yet.


4BR Interview with Brass Band BlechKLANG

April 28, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Alexander Richter and Johannes Leutloff of the pioneering Brass Band BlechKLANG from Germany about the challenges they now face during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Blechklang

German brass band pioneers face uncertain future

April 10, 2020
The leading Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena brass band organisation in Germany says it faces an uncertain future due to the Coronavirus pandemic.


bLECHKLANG

The perfect ode to joy...

March 21, 2020
An innovative arts project in Germany saw train passengers given a remarkable outdoor performance of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' from over 100 musicians over 2.5km of track...


Blechklang

Christmas treat for young and old from BlechKLANG

December 22, 2019
A trio of themed concerts provided the generational entertainment provided by Brass Band BlechKLANG and friends this Christmas.


Baumet

French duet inspires German performers

October 30, 2019
Besson artists Bastien Baumet and Alexis Demailly inspire players from all over Germany in masterclass initiative in Jena.


Owen Farr

Farr and Neish make impact in Germany

October 23, 2018
Besson stars Owen Farr and Les Neish have just returned home after leading an inspirational masterclass event in Jena in Germany.


Roger Webster

Webster leads German masterclasses

November 16, 2017
Roger Webster has been helping the development of the German brass band movement by leading a masterclass series in Jena with BlechKLANG Brass Band.


Adam Frey leads the mastercalss

Into the Frey as German banding gains masterclass boost

October 20, 2016
American euphonium virtuoso Adam Frey has been leading the latest masterclass boost to the emerging German brass band movement.




Whit Friday

Tameside ready for Whit Friday contest day

June 13 • Tameside is ready to welcome the bands and supporters at each of its 11 venues this year.


Whit Friday

Saddleworth Whit Friday Contests

June 13 • There is plenty of competitive music making to enjoy at the 11 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday venues this year.


Whit Friday

Whit Friday focus of celebrations and competitions

June 13 • It's the day when banding hits the streets in Tameside and Saddleworth.


NYBBGB

Quartet of youthful premieres to be showcased by NYBBGB

June 12 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will showcase four world premieres as part of its Sumer Course Concert in London.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


West Wycombe Brass Band

June 11 • We are looking for players. Flugel and Horns. Positions negotiable . Non contesting, easy going, friendly band. Sensible engagement list. Some instruments available. Playing or returning, come along and see for yourself.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • 2nd Trombone - come and join our amazing trombone section in Rushden Town Band. A varied engagement schedule as well as a tour every other year.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • B flat bass position for this fun-loving, 1st Section East Midlands band. Varied engagement schedule including a tour every other year.


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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