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BBW

Bliss and White claim BBW CD of the Year accolades

December 24, 2024
CD releases by Black Dyke Band and Sheona White have claimed the Brass Band World magazine CD of the Year awards.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke In Tune today on Radio 3

December 20, 2024
Black Dyke Band will appear on 'In Tune — The Christmas Edition' later today


John Rutter

Rutter leaps back towards top of charts

December 14, 2024
The latest John Rutter — Brass at Christmas CD from Black Dyke and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus is heading back towards the top of the classical music charts.


Prof Nicholas Childs

Fellowship honour for Nicholas Childs at the RNCM

December 13, 2024
The Black Dyke Band Director of Music is honoured alongside leading figures in the music, broadcasting and regional development sectors in becoming a Fellow of the Royal Northern College of Music.


Rutter

Rutter recording makes Presto mark

December 12, 2024
Black Dyke Band's CD of John Rutter's festive music becomes Presto Music's Recording of the Week.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards

November 28, 2024
The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.


Prof Childs

Senzoku Gakuen return for Childs

November 13, 2024
The Black Dyke Band Director of Music returns to Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Tokyo to round off trip to Japan in memorable fashion.


Adam Bokaris

Bokaris to lead free masterclass

September 24, 2024
Black Dyke Band's solo euphonium star Adam Bokaris will lead a free masterclass with Thornsett Band


British Open

Will the cosmic calendar repeat itself at Symphony Hall?

September 03, 2024
This year's British Open Championships takes place 50 years to the day of a previous historic victory.


Bliss and Arnold

Bliss and Arnold releases gain further plaudits

September 02, 2024
The recent CD releases from Black Dyke and Foden's continue to make a mark with critics in the wider music world.


John Wilson

To the manor born...

August 24, 2024
John Wilson's direction of Black Dyke Band on their Bliss release gains further plaudits from the critics.


Bliss

Bliss CD makes immediate mark on charts

August 22, 2024
Black Dyke Band's CD of the music of Arthur Bliss has made an immediate impact on the Classical Music Charts — with the potential of higher steps come this weekend.


Bliss

Black Dyke helps critical restoration of Bliss reputation

July 21, 2024
The National Champion's forthcoming CD release of the music of Arthur Bliss has already gained critical acclaim.


Mallinson

Mallinson takes flugel role at National Champion

July 17, 2024
Former City of Bradford and National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain player Phoebe Mallinson takes on the flugel horn role at Black Dyke Band.


Black Dyke Band

Like hosting the Rolling Stones...

July 07, 2024
Black Dyke Band's recent trip to Switzerland was a dream come true for its organiser.


Snape

Britten Pears Arts appearance for Black Dyke

July 02, 2024
The National Champion will join a host of world class performers at the critically acclaimed Summer at Snape festival in August.


Keeping on eye on things

Champion inspiration

June 23, 2024
The Black Dyke Band Festival recently saw 140 players of all ages and abilities take to the stage at Huddersfield Town Hall.


Adam Bokaris

Bokaris to lead free masterclass at Thornsett

June 22, 2024
If you are anywhere near Thornsett in Derbyshire next month then you can enjoy a free masterclass day led by Black Dyke's euph star Adam Bokaris.


gEORGE lLOYD

Classic George Lloyd works re-released on new CD recording

June 17, 2024
Lyrita Recordings brings together 1991 Black Dyke and 1984 Equale Brass Quintet for new signature release.


Canning

Black Dyke open doors to Australian visitors

May 23, 2024
The global appeal of Black Dyke Band sees them welcome Canning City Brass to Queensbury.


BlackDyke Band

Black Dyke Festival Workshops

May 17, 2024
There is the opportunity to work alongside the stars of Black Dyke Band at their 'Brass Festival' Day in Huddersfield in June.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke Band festival details announced

April 30, 2024
The popular massed band event featuring the National Champion and friends has been announced.


Mike Cavanagh

Purcell appointment for Cavanagh

April 25, 2024
Mike Cavanagh has been appointed as the new Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion at the internationally acclaimed Purcell School.


Black Dyke Band

New tuba signing at Black Dyke Band

April 10, 2024
RNCM student Charlies Cresswell has joined the National champion


QUEENSBURY

Black Dyke Band reunited with Queensbury march

April 02, 2024
The original score to arguably the most famous signature march in the banding world has returned to its musical home.




Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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