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Making Music announces new Co-Chief Executive

Seamus McGibbon will join Barbara Eifler is leading the leisure time charity Making Music.

April 09, 2024


Elland

Elland Silver Band launch Composers Competition

Composers are being invited to submit works to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Elland Silver Band organisation.

April 09, 2024


David Morton

Morton to lead Oslofjord Brass

David Morton will add to his conducting portfolio as he is set to become the new Musical Director at Oslofjord Brass.

April 09, 2024


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 7th April

A Dream of a programme to enjoy this week from Chris Helme — including a chance to hear the Royal Albert Hall test-piece by Peter Graham

April 09, 2024


Wainstone Cup

Dr Martin looks to improve future health

The Dr Martin Wainstone Cup competition will take place in September this year, with a new date to be sought for 2025.

April 08, 2024


Ray Farr

Farr returns to Riverside for National challenge

Ray Farr will direct NASUWT Riverside at the Royal Albert Hall later this year.

April 08, 2024


James Madison University

Results: 2024 North American Brass Band Championships

James Madison University claims the Championship Section for the first time, as accolades head to San Francisco, Massanutten, Fountain City Youth, Youth Brass Academy, Triangle Youth Brass and Watson Brass.

April 07, 2024


Black Dyke trio

Geoffrey Brand tribute marked by National Youth Brass Band and friends

Players young and old paid tribute to the great Geoffrey Brand at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Concert in Cardiff on the weekend.

April 07, 2024


EBBA

Judges announced for European Championships

The various adjudication panels have been announced for the forthcoming European Championships in Palanga.

April 07, 2024


Sovereign Brass

Report & Result: 2024 ConsTest Birmingham Open

Sovereign reigns in Birmingham once again as they claim the own-choice title

April 06, 2024


Euph Stre

EuphoniumStore.net continues to meet worldwide demand

The bespoke on-line store for all things euphonium and baritone keeps meeting the needs and ambitions of its customers.

April 06, 2024


Dennis Vork

Vork to reach final chord with Schoonhoven

Dennis Vork has announced that he is to step down as principal cornet of Brass Band Schoonhoven at the end of this contesting season.

April 06, 2024


ConsTest

Live coverage of the 2024 ConsTest own-choice competition

You can add to your enjoyment of the popular own-choice contest at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire today by following our live coverage to complement the action.

April 06, 2024


BBE

The need to break down barriers

Sarah Groarke-Booth recently led a focused webinar on the challenges faced by female conductors in the banding world.

April 05, 2024


Subscribe

Brass Band World magazine: March edition out now

The latest edition of the leading publication is now out — and is full to the brim with all things brass banding.

April 04, 2024


Batgate

Communication key for Bathgate partnership

A new partnership link between a leading communications company and Bathgate Band will enable youngsters to enjoy being part of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland.

April 04, 2024


NABBA

American bands ready for lift-off at Von Braun Centre

The final countdown is on for the North American National Championships in Alabama- and the rest of the world can enjoy the action.

April 04, 2024


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Excursion (Christopher Cook)

The latest release from BrookWright Music is an exciting study for brass with a twist.

April 04, 2024


Elgar Festival

Elgar Festival trio to showcase major programmes

Foden's, Brighouse & Rastrick and Cory will provide major programmes of repertoire at the inaugural Elgar International Festival of Brass in June.

April 04, 2024


Pemberton

Special recognition for Pemberton Youth

Pemberton Old Wigan Youth Band is presented with a 'Special Recognition Award' from The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester.

April 03, 2024


Towcester

Towcester Studio HaBiT to come to an end

A highly successfully musical outreach HaBiT comes to an end in May with the help of Foden's.

April 03, 2024


rooms4groups

Still looking for a final hotel?

rooms4groups still have plenty of options available for bands for Cheltenham and London

April 03, 2024


Besson Horizons

New horizons for National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland

Young players from each country will enjoy new musical experiences thanks to partnership agreement supported by Besson.

April 03, 2024


Sunday Bandtstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 31st March

A bumper show to enjoy from Chris Helme with plenty of Easter music in the mix.

April 03, 2024


Budget

Instrumental music provision in jeopardy in parts of Scotland

Four Scottish Councils set to review their provision of instrumental music services as critics accuse them of wilfully ignoring Scottish Government guidance.

April 02, 2024


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Ray Farr flugels

Sound boost for Ray Farr flugels

April 25 • There has been is a crescendo of demand for Ray Farr flugels with players across the UK and Europe finding the unique sound of the instruments to their (and judges) liking.


bRASS IN cOCNERT

Brass in Concert line-up and draw details announced.

April 25 • 11 bands will compete for the 2024 entertainment title — with fans having the chance to get first and last right at the draw to win tickets.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: There's no-one like Jesus (African Trad arr. Andrew Wainwright)

April 25 • A fantastic upbeat concert work that is sure to get feet tapping from Andrew Wainwright


Mike Cavanagh

Purcell appointment for Cavanagh

April 25 • Mike Cavanagh has been appointed as the new Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion at the internationally acclaimed Purcell School.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band - Reading Festival of Brass: Open Workshop Rehearsal

Saturday 27 April • St Laurence Church, Reading RG1 3EJ


London Central Fellowship Band - Hemel Hempstead Salvation Army

Saturday 27 April • Waterhouse St, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1ES


Haverhill Silver Band - Friends' Requests

Sunday 28 April • Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR


Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert - Stockport Silver Band

Sunday 28 April • Boarshurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane OL3 7EW


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 3 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135


Frome Town Band

April 25 • Frome Town Band seeks a new Musical Director. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled musician with experience of running ensembles and events, who has an enthusiasm for and a vision towards developing the organisation as a community resource.


Sherborne Town Band

April 24 • Exciting opertunity for a principal cornet player to lead our friendly band. We also would be excited to hear from percussionists with experience in tuned percussion and kit. We are currently in the Championship section and have a busy schedule in 2024.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 24 • We have lots of cornets and horns but a little thin in the bottom end. Our players are happy to move around to help new players join the band, if you play baritone, euph or bass please give us a try. We rehearse every Sunday and Thursday at 7.30pm


John Durrant

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


               

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