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40 year Anglo German musical link set to continue

Kirkbymoorside Town is set to host the Himmighausen Blasorchester to further strengthen a 40 year musical link between their communities.

September 29, 2023


JAM

JAM makers required

Composers can submit scores for SATB choir, brass quintet and organ, or any combination of these forces, for the annual 'Call for Music' initiative from the John Armitage Memorial Trust.

September 29, 2023


Woodhouse Silver Prize

New MD at Woodhouse Prize

Robert Hardy is the new Musical Director at Woodhouse Prize Band in Yorkshire.

September 29, 2023


wobplay

New additions to Wobplay platform

You can now go back and enjoy the performances from the British Open and Cheltenham National Finals as well as listen to a new release from Flowers and start studying the 2024 Area test-pieces.

September 29, 2023


Pippen

Pippen takes to the Pen...

Jonathan Pippen has been exploring a new musical direction after taking up his new role with Kidlington Cocnert Brass.

September 28, 2023


BIC

Inspiring the next generation of brass players

The Aspire initiative led by the Brass Bands England Brass Foundations team looks to inspire the next generation of performers at this year's Brass in Concert Championship.

September 28, 2023


BrookWright

Brookwright announces 2023 competition details

The popular competition is looking for entries from composers writing music for brass ensembles.

September 27, 2023


Wantage Silver

Wantage look to build further on celebrations

A new rehearsal facility addition will help Wantage Silver Band link up further with their local community.

September 27, 2023


Yorkshire Imps

Accidents put pay to Imps Bolsover appearance

Yorkshire Imperial are not able to compete at the Bolsover Festival of Brass competition this weekend due to a run of awful luck.

September 27, 2023


wales

Audition dates for National Youth Brass Band of Wales

The National Youth Brass Band of Wales is looking for the latest cohort of players to audition for its 2024 course.

September 27, 2023


Stavanger

Stavanger acclaim for Concerto Grosso

Gavin Higgins's 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' has gained yet more plaudits following its Norwegian premiere.

September 27, 2023


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert tickets being snapped up

Tickets for the main attractions at this year's Brass in Concert Championships are being snapped up quickly — so don't miss out.

September 26, 2023


British Open

New Contest Controller for British Open events

Richard Milton will take on the role of Contest Controller for the British Open and Spring Festival competitions.

September 25, 2023


Youth Championships

National Youth Championship tickets now on sale

Tickets for the 2024 National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain are now on sale.

September 25, 2023


King

National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain launches Conducting Competition

NYBBGB Conducting Competition offers opportunity to work with the talented youngsters and be mentored by Prof David King.

September 25, 2023


Dungannon

High Peak victory for Dungannon

An amazing climb to a musical summit has helped to raise funds for a fantastic cause that serves the communities of Northern Ireland.

September 24, 2023


Best of Brass

Hammonds the number 1 draw for Morley Best of Brass concert series

Hammonds will kick off the 2024/25 Leeds Best of Brass series at Morley Town Hall next weekend.

September 24, 2023


bRITISH bANDSMAN

British Bandsman concert series gets ready for 2024 launch

Tickets will soon go on sale for the first of a series of concerts featuring many of the top bands in the UK.

September 24, 2023


Elise

National spotlight on young reporter

16 year old Elise Hale is making a real mark with her passion and talent for reporting on the brass band movement.

September 24, 2023


Band sUPPLIES

Final call for Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

23 bands are already lined up for the multi-section event in Perth, but there is still time to join them.

September 24, 2023


Higgins

Closing date looms for Royal Philharmonic Society Awards

Nominations have to be in by 27th September for the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.

September 24, 2023


Treize Etoiles

Report & Result: 2023 Besson Swiss Open

European Champion Brass Band Treize Etoiles adds the Swiss Open title to its 2023 collection of silverware.

September 24, 2023


Brisbane

Report & Results: 2023 Queensland State Championships

Brisbane Excelsior leads the prize winners on their home turf to retain their State title.

September 24, 2023


Luke Spense

New Zealand euph star joins Hepworth

Luke Spence flies into the UK to study at the RNCM in Manchester and to enjoy his banding at Hepworth.

September 24, 2023


British Open

British Open review to be undertaken

Karyn and Martin Mortimer announce a comprehensive review of the British Open and Spring Festival Championships to enhance the long terms futures of both events.

September 23, 2023




Flags

40 year Anglo German musical link set to continue

September 29 • Kirkbymoorside Town is set to host the Himmighausen Blasorchester to further strengthen a 40 year musical link between their communities.


JAM

JAM makers required

September 29 • Composers can submit scores for SATB choir, brass quintet and organ, or any combination of these forces, for the annual 'Call for Music' initiative from the John Armitage Memorial Trust.


Woodhouse Silver Prize

New MD at Woodhouse Prize

September 29 • Robert Hardy is the new Musical Director at Woodhouse Prize Band in Yorkshire.


wobplay

New additions to Wobplay platform

September 29 • You can now go back and enjoy the performances from the British Open and Cheltenham National Finals as well as listen to a new release from Flowers and start studying the 2024 Area test-pieces.


Luton Brass Band - Masterclass with David Daws

Wednesday 27 September • St Augustine's Church, Luton LU3 2JR


South Yorkshire Police -

Saturday 30 September • Sheffield Catherdral. Church Street. Sheffield. S1 1HA


Epping Forest Band - Thundersley Brass Band

Saturday 30 September • Salvation Army Hall, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 20F


Friary Brass Band - guest soloist Tom Smith

Saturday 30 September • Trinity Methodist Church. Brewery Road. Woking GU21 4LH


Contest: Bolsover Festival of Brass

Saturday 30 September • Shirebrook Academy, Common Lane, Shirebrook. Derbyshire NG20 8QF


Harlow Brass Band

September 29 • Seeking a MUSICAL DIRECTOR - We are a friendly, non-contesting band who play to a good standard. We hold our own Spring and Christmas concerts and provide entertainment at various local events throughout the year.


East of England Co-op Band

September 27 • We are looking for an Eb or Bb bass player to fill a vacancy due to a player's relocation. We are a friendly and ambitious Championship section band who rehearse in Ipswich, Suffolk on a Monday evening. We have a healthy concert and contest diary.


Uppermill Band

September 27 • EXCITING TIMES AHEAD AS WE START A NEW CHAPTER. Following a period of rebuilding and the appointment of our new MD JAMES GARLICK, we require a PERCUSSIONIST to complete our team. We are a hardworking and committed team.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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