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MnOZIL bRASS

Record ticket sales for Mnozil Brass

Tickets are likely to be very scarce for Mnozil's 30th anniversary appearance at Symphony Hall next June — even with more than six months to go before taking to the stage.

December 13, 2024


Prof Nicholas Childs

Fellowship honour for Nicholas Childs at the RNCM

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.

December 13, 2024


Katrina

Marzella-Wheeler nominated for RPS Inspiration Award

Katrina Marzella-Wheeler is one of the four nominations looking to claim public support to claim the annual Royal Philharmonic Society's 'Inspiration Award'.

December 12, 2024


NASUWT Riverside

North East culture award for NASUWT Riverside

NASUWT Riverside gain recognition for its part in the North East Culture Awards' 'Performance of the Year' at the Durham Brass Festival.

December 12, 2024


NYBBGB

National Youth Band Composer Competition closing date looms

Composers have until the 31st December to send in their entries for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Composer Competition.

December 12, 2024


McCabe

McCabe book now available at Presto Music

The compilation of the letters of composer John McCabe are now available from the Presto Music website.

December 12, 2024


bRASS cOALITION

Coalition forces help UK charity fund raising

A band made up of players from several London and Southern Counties bands come together to provide musical festive force for Sarcoma UK.

December 12, 2024


Rutter

Rutter recording makes Presto mark

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

December 12, 2024


mARCH

Red Admiral to launch Hymn & March contest

Red Admiral Music Academy is set to launch its own Hymn & March Contest in 2025.

December 12, 2024


Whitburn Band

Whitburn inclusion drives future foundations

Former Scottish champion is looking to the future with its player personnel.

December 12, 2024


Stephen Malcolm

Malcolm returns to Felling for Area

The experienced Stephen Malcolm will lead Felling Band's assault at the North of England Regional Championships next year.

December 12, 2024


Micha Parsons

Parsons takes lead at Avonbank

Micah Parsons is the new MD at Avonbank (Evesham) Band

December 12, 2024


This is Music

Music industry boosts UK economy despite challenges

Report reveals that music sector contributes over £7.6 Billion to UK economy with turbo boost opportunities ahead if vulnerabilities are overcome.

December 09, 2024


BBW World

Latest edition of Brass Band World magazine now out

There is plenty to read in the latest edition of the leading brass band publication.

December 09, 2024


Katrina

Marzella-Wheeler takes principal baton role at cooperation band

Katrina Marzella-Wheeler takes the lead at Scottish Champion, the cooperation band and will lead their European title challenge in 2025.

December 07, 2024


Yorkshire Youth

Marshall delight at Yorkshire Youth progress

The latest meeting of the Yorkshire Youth Band confirmed the excellent progress it has made through 2024.

December 07, 2024


Fodens

Foden's look to secure new home in heart of community

Although they are in need of a new home in 2025, the Foden's Band is confident it can overcome the challenges to remain in the heart of Sandbach.

December 07, 2024


Cory

Cory confirm Baker in solo trombone role

Brett Baker has been confirmed as the new solo trombone at Cory Band.

December 07, 2024


nybbgb

57 new faces on the NYBBGB courses in 2025

There will be host of new smiling faces ready to make music on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain courses next year following their successful auditions.

December 06, 2024


London Brass

Brass Ensemble double treat at Regent Hall

London Brass and the Neoteric Ensemble will be feature din concert in the heart of London on Saturday evening.

December 05, 2024


BrookWRIGHT

BrookWright Music: The Nutcracker Suite (Tchaikovsky arr. Keith Wilkinson)

The perfect sound of the festive season ready to be performed in concert.

December 05, 2024


hAMLYN

Hamlyn Foundation to provide endowment to support Liverpool youth

A multi million pound endowment will enable the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic to carry on its work inspiring young musicians in its region.

December 05, 2024


Eistdeffod

Composers offered pathway to Eisteddfod prize

There is an opportunity for composers to write for chamber ensemble as part of a new pathway in Wales.

December 05, 2024


Cory

Soprano change at Cory

After playing with the Welsh band at the National Final and Brass in Concert, Martin Britt takes on the soprano role with Cory.

December 05, 2024


Purcell School

Purcell School to host Taster Day

The Purcell School will host a Woodwind, Brass & Percussion 'Taster Day' in January.

December 05, 2024




MnOZIL bRASS

Record ticket sales for Mnozil Brass

December 13 • Tickets are likely to be very scarce for Mnozil's 30th anniversary appearance at Symphony Hall next June — even with more than six months to go before taking to the stage.


Prof Nicholas Childs

Fellowship honour for Nicholas Childs at the RNCM

December 13 • 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.


Katrina

Marzella-Wheeler nominated for RPS Inspiration Award

December 12 • Katrina Marzella-Wheeler is one of the four nominations looking to claim public support to claim the annual Royal Philharmonic Society's 'Inspiration Award'.


NASUWT Riverside

North East culture award for NASUWT Riverside

December 12 • NASUWT Riverside gain recognition for its part in the North East Culture Awards' 'Performance of the Year' at the Durham Brass Festival.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Besses o'th' Barn Band

December 12 • Due to a change of circumstances. The band now require one front row cornet and two back row cornets to complete our line up for the North West Area Contest in Blackpool..


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

December 10 • Solo Baritone and Percussion required to add to the band building towards the NEMBBA and area contests. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill the few remaining seats to add to the continually improving ensemble.


Barnsley Brass

December 10 • Barnsley Brass requires an Eb bass player. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge on the A61 just south of Barnsley. Rehearsals are Monday and Thursday evenings at 8pm in our purpose built bandroom.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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