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Blackburn

Carmina success

March 30, 2010
There was a good omen for Blackburn & Darwen as 'Carmina Burana' proves to be a success.


Blackburn and Darwen

Blackburn & Darwen celebrate Guild success

February 10, 2010
Blackburn & Darwen has started their 2010 season with a morale boosting win at the Guild Hall.


Blackburn

B&D on a high

October 29, 2009
Blackburn & Darwen are celebrating after thier recent Pontins victory at Prestatyn.


Blackburn

Blackburn quartet victory

February 10, 2009
It just wasn't the Welsh who enjoyed their trip to Scotland on the weekend as the Blackburn & Darwen quartet took home the Scottish Ensemble Championship title.


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Blackburn head for Kerkrade

February 05, 2009
Blackburn and Darwen Band are set to head to the World Music Contest in Kerkrade in July.


Blackburn

Sheppard's winning flock

January 20, 2009
Blackburn & Darwen MD, Nick Sheppard tells 4BR how his band took the First Section title in an exciting and slightly confusing play off.


Blackburn and Darwen

B&D sign up three

July 08, 2008
Blackburn & Darwen announce three key signings.


Blackburn

Blackburn end 14 year wait

March 19, 2008
The Blackburn & Darwen Band recently ended 14 long years of waiting by winning a place at the Harrogate Finals in September.


Blackburn and Darwen

Final piece in the Jigsaw for B&D

February 06, 2008
A tuba playing soprano cornet is the final piece in Blackburn & Darwen's bid for contesting glory.




Banding podcast

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 15

February 4 • More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing of Chris and Tom — from contest nerves to Norwegian contesting...


Cory

New tuba lead at Cory

February 4 • Cory confirm the permanent signing of Will Marston as their new principal Eb tuba.


City of Coventry

Shanks to lead masterclass in Coventry

February 4 • Chris Shanks will lead a great open day of masterclass playing and performing at Coventry City Salvation Army Band in April — so sign up.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 4 • More great brass band and military band music to enjoy from Martin and Julie.


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


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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