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National Youth Band Ambassadors set for London showcase

August 12
The NYBBGB Ambassador Band can be heard right in the heart of London this weekend with an afternoon open air concert at St Martin in the Fields.


That's banding

New exhibition at Brass Band Archive

August 12 • New voices to be heard with Brass Band England's 'That's Banding' exhibition at Heritage Quay at Huddersfield University.


BBSS

40th anniversary success for Brass Band Summer School

August 12 • The long standing summer school course sets itself new benchmarks for the future after successful anniversary debut in Gloucestershire.


Brazil

Baker returns from Brazilian festival visit

August 12 • Brett Baker has return to Brazil for the first time in over a decade to reconnect with trombonists.


Brass roots

BBE looks to boost roots to help new players

August 12 • A new initiative from Brass Bands England looks to give a 'Brass Boost' to teachers, tutors and band leaders to help emerging playing talent.


Wright & Round: Hawaii Five-O (arr. Philip Harper)

August 12 • Book 'em Danno! Relive the glories of one of the greatest television theme tunes of all time with a brilliant bit of surf up cops and robbers...


BrookWright Music Solo Comp closing date looms

August 12 • There is still time to get your entries in for the BrookWright Music International Brass Solo Contest.


Gramercy success celebrated in USA

August 12 • An inspirational 22nd Gramercy Band Camp has just come to an end in New York state.


Eikanger continues investment in youth development

August 10 • The Norwegian National Champion has just held its 28th Feriespel Summer Course.


4BR Review - Episode 20

4BR Review - Episode 20

July 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas are joined by Steven Mead to discuss the recent World Championships in Kerkrade as well as the opportunities that lie ahead for bands - starting with Black Dyke Band at The BBC Proms.


Remembering Trevor Austin

Remembering Trevor Austin

June 24 • A year ago today, Trevor Austin, the widely admired and respected founder of Rosehill Instruments passed away aged 94. In his eulogy, his younger son, Paul, shared his fondest memories of working with his father - a man who touched many musical lives.


4BR Review - Episode 19

4BR Review - Episode 19

June 19 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and colleague Chris Thomas casts their opinions on the recent Elgar International Festival of Brass plus lates CDs, books, events and LPs


4BR Review - Episode 18

4BR Review - Episode 18

May 21 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas are joined by Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh to discuss how the wider musical world perceives the banding movement, and what we must do to reinvigorate our artistic vision.


The recycling theme: Simon Dobson's new work is music for our consumer times

The recycling theme: Simon Dobson's new work is music for our consumer times

August 7 • Simon Dobson's talks about his latest work, 'MACHINE!' to be performed by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Petritz-Watts.


In Memoriam: E.H.: Brabbins tribute to Elgar Howarth

August 6 • Conductor Martyn Brabbins talks about his tribute to the legacy of Elgar Howarth which will be premiered by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain led by Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Petritz-Watts.


Knight rider: Tuba virtuoso looks forward to NYBBGB solo debut

August 5 • Ross Knight looks to bridge the gap between the orchestral and brass band world with his solo appearance with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain this weekend in Bath.


Participation to Pathways: Building a sustainable future for rural community bands

July 24 • Julie Hoggarth, Director of Drum and Brass, a Cumbria-based community music organisation, wonders if we are asking the wrong questions about the future of brass banding?

Concert: National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

August 9 • Wider themes of reuse, repackaging and respect are explored with mature advocacy by a passionate National Youth Band of Great Britain.


Book review: The Brass Band Story

August 7 • Professor Trevor Herbert reveals the real story behind the myths and anachronisms that have coloured the public's perceptions of the brass band movement for far too long.


Concert: NYBBGB Children's Band

August 1 • Donald Trump brings out the very best of what the National Children's Band is all about under the direction of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler.


# Band Points
1Flowers1,159.01
2Valaisia Brass Band838.74
3Brighouse and Rastrick768.39
4Eikanger-Bjørsvik765.01
5Brass Band Treize Etoiles741.42
6Cory714.36
7Foden's647.08
8Brass Band Willebroek587.55
9Tredegar547.92
10Black Dyke506.62

Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

August 12 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on MONDAY (17th) in our bandroom at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities who want a friendly relaxed rehearsal with tea and cake.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band it’s just an extra blow.


Chinnor Silver

August 11 • OurCOMMU ITY BAND meets again on Monday 17th at 11am in our .bandroom.. Why not join us for a relaxed friendly rehearsal where all abilities are welcome.. There ‘s tea and cake and. It’s all free.. So join us this Monday..


Chinnor Silver

August 11 • We are looking for Bb BASS AND PERCUSSION PLAYERS to join our hardworking and friendly team.Good book of concerts and contests planned which includes a trip abroad in 2027.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday in our own bandroom.


Stan Lippeatt

BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor


               

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