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Leyland appoint student baritone lead
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire student Bethan Brown has become the new principal baritone at Leyland Band.
January 31, 2020
Area preparations under Oxfordshire spotlight
There will be 34 bands taking the opportunity to showcase their Area preparations at the forthcoming Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association contest.
January 31, 2020
4BR Shop: Arnold & Sons Trombone 6 1/2 mouthpiece
A fantastic tenor trombone mouthpiece at a fantastic price...
January 31, 2020
London & Southern Counties Area line-ups announced
There will be a busy weekend of action in Stevenage in March as bands look to book their place at the Albert Hall and Cheltenham.
January 31, 2020
Bugle signals call to trans-Atlantic arms
The famous West of England Bandsmans Festival is open for entries who wish to claim the silverware on offer in Cornwall — including the first band from the USA.
January 31, 2020
The next generation of Consett goers
The Geneva Group helps inspire yet more children to take up brass banding in County Durham area.
January 31, 2020
Kremlin connection for Mead
Steven Mead will head to Russia this week to perform in St Petersburg and Moscow — with the promise of trip to the heart of Putin's power...
January 29, 2020
4BR Shop: Majestic Concert Glock
A Majestic glockenspiel at a majestic price saving from Band Supplies....
January 28, 2020
Easington announces new conducting team for contest assaults
Daniel Brooks and Ray Farr will spearhead the Area and Spring Festival challenges of Easington Colliery Band
January 28, 2020
New role for Sheppard at GUS
The GUS Band has strengthened its musical connection to composer Mike Sheppard.
January 28, 2020
Newhall looks forward to exciting 2020
The Newhall Band has come through a difficult period to emerge with renewed confidence for the year ahead.
January 28, 2020
4BR Shop: 33mm lefreQue harmonic bridge plates (red brass)
The Euphonium Store provides the ideal products to keep improving your sound...
January 28, 2020
Hallas reaches final chord with Emley
After 17 years together, Garry Hallas will conduct the Emley Band for the last time on a contest stage at the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships.
January 28, 2020
Report & Results: 2020 Brass in the Wire and British Open Youth
Crofton Silver lead the way in Warrington as Longridge, BD1 Brass, Thornton Cleveleys, Goldborne and Youth Brass 2000 get an early season contest boost of confidence.
January 27, 2020
Critical acclaim telegraphs RNCM Festival success
The 2020 RNCM Brass Band Festival has gained widespread critical acclaim — something Artistic Director Paul Hindmarsh has spoken of with pride.
January 27, 2020
Future looks brighter for rare community bandstand
An Edwardian bandstand in Todmorden could once again become a hub of community music making thanks to the commitment and dedication of a local support group.
January 24, 2020
4BR Shop: Band Supplies Care Kits
Great little care kits for cornet, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and even French horn...
January 24, 2020
SBBA AGM forms part of Learning Festival Day in Falkirk this weekend.
The Scottish Brass Band Association enters its 125th year with more to learn as well as celebrate this weekend...
January 24, 2020
RNCM Festival set to showcase artistic talents
The RNCM Brass Band Festival — packed with world class talent, music and discussions will take place this weekend.
January 23, 2020
North of England judges announced
The panel of judges who will make the all important National Final qualification decisions in Durham has been announced.
January 23, 2020
4BR Shop: Rosetti Series 5 Eb alto trombone
A great little instrument ideal for the early leaner or a more experienced performer with a niche to fill...
January 23, 2020
The Price is right at Tewkesbury
Andrea Price becomes the new Musical Director at Tewkesbury Town Band.
January 23, 2020
Bands ready for high Wire challenges
There is a strong field of bands putting final preparations in place for their appearances at the Brass in the Wire contests this weekend.
January 23, 2020
Van Looy signs for Swansea
The Geneva Group euphonium star will head to Swansea later this year to showcase his talents at the International Brass Band Summer School.
January 22, 2020
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