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From little acorns at Foresters...

July 25, 2013
Two rising stars of the Foresters Brass and Youth Brass 2000 organisation are enjoying their time on a National course...


Chris Jeans of Youth Brass 2000

Interview with Chris Jeans

April 25, 2012
4BR talks to Youth Brass 2000 winning conductor Chris Jeans following his band's victory at the National Youth Championships.


Kettering

Youthful emphasis at Masters

February 24, 2012
Butlins champion Youth Brass 2000 set to make for Masters appearance.


Winter Gardens

Results amended at 2010 Action Research contest

May 19, 2010
Appeal sees Youth Brass 2000 disqualified from Action Research competition.


tameside council

Results: Tameside Youth Festival

November 22, 2009
Youth Brass 2000 conducted by Chris Jeans retains the Tameside Youth Brass Festival held at Dukinfield Town Hall.


Jeans

Jeans presented with Hicks Award

April 24, 2009
Chris Jeans is the 2009 recepient of the Brian Hicks Memorial Award.


action research

Results: Action Medical Research Youth Championships

February 01, 2009
The Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Championships of Great Britain have been taking place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.


Youth Brass workshop

January 29, 2009
Butlins Champions Youth Brass 2000 recently held a fantastic workshop with the help of star players from Fodens and Desford bands.


Youthful reflections

December 30, 2008
Chris Jeans and his Youth Brass 2000 have enjoyed a year to remember in 2008.


Youth Brass 2000 bass section

Results: 2008 Tameside Youth

November 23, 2008
Youth Brass 2000 conducted by Pete Collins take the Tameside Youth Brass Festival held at Dukinfield Town Hall.




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.


4BR review

4BR Review — Episode 15

February 1 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at a memorable RNCM International Brass Band Festival, as well as look forward to the Norwegian Championships and more...


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe to support a Day to Remember

February 1 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band will add their musical sparkle to a concert that aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society


UniBrass Championships

UniBrass Championships countdown now on

February 1 • There are now just a couple of weeks to go before the student banding world heads to Newport — so why not go along and enjoy the action.


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


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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