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2007 May (Downunder)

May 4, 2007
The time for action is now with the 2007 NBCA Annual Conference fast approaching; and look out — here comes Iwan..


2007: April

April 3, 2007
This month we give our opinions on the real number of championship section bands; the forthcoming Europeans and in praise of Eric Ball.


2007 April (Downunder)

April 1, 2007
Only a few days before the Australian National Championships begin and for most, the few minutes on stage which has cost huge amounts of rehearsal time, family disruption, lots of $$$, to name a few, will all be over.


2007 March (Downunder)

March 3, 2007
New Zealand leads the way as its 2007 National representative band takes shape; and with the Oz National Championships just around the corner, we consider how bands and players can look for a better deal.


2007: March

March 1, 2007
This month we gave our opinions on what do points make, reaching a regional tipping point, and playing to the box.


2007 February (Downunder)

February 4, 2007
This month we discuss our thoughts on the leaked news of a new major contesting event for Australia, we consider the upcoming Ern Keller Band of the Year, and also question the usefulness of forums.


2007: February

February 1, 2007
This month we give our views on Milton Friedman and instrument manufacturers; In praise of the 2007 Festival of Brass and the tricky question of other people's tunes...


2007 January (Downunder)

January 3, 2007
This month we give our opinion on New Year Resolutions for bands; Predications for the year ahead; and consider the sustainability of brass bands downunder


2007: January

December 27, 2006
This month we give our opinion on Le Roi d'YBS; Good contesting news and the brass band predictions of Nostradamus...


2006 December (Downunder)

December 1, 2006
This month we congratulate the BBANZ on its grant success and consider Australia's position; we submit our Christmas wishlist to Santa; and deliver a brief Christmas message.


2006: December

November 30, 2006
This month we give our opinion on whether 2006 was a vintage year; 4BR's List for Santa and remembering real Christmas Cheer.


2006 November (Downunder)

November 2, 2006
This month we consider the good and the bad of venues; whether or not we are choosing the right test pieces; and touch upon the issue of the adjudication.


2006: November

October 31, 2006
This month we give our views on the success of the Nationals; a cycle of test piece selection and welcoming Johnny Foreigner.


2006 October (Downunder)

October 4, 2006
This month we consider widespread apathy, and also give thought to the improvement of our conductors.


2006: October

October 1, 2006
This month we give our opinion on the need for the judges not to take the Fifth; Conducting woes and in praise of Professor Philip Wilby.


2006: September

September 1, 2006
This month we give our views on ABBA and their Performance Criteria, the right way to sack someone and lets hear it for the second horn player.


2006 September (Downunder)

September 1, 2006
This month we look at the scheduling and test music for the 2007 Australian Nationals, and briefly consider the existance of both brass and concert bands under the same association umbrella.


2006 August (Downunder)

August 4, 2006
This month we give our opinion on the most recent NBCA conference, and briefly consider opportunistic behaviour.


2006: August

August 2, 2006
This month we give our opinion on the question of commitment; too many contests, and whether or not to be a lender or borrower.


2006: July

July 7, 2006
This month we give our opinions on the success of the English Nationals, whether apathy reigns supreme, and the appointment of Paul Hindmarsh as Editor at BBW.




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


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Boarshurst Silver Band

December 14 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a talented BBb Bass Player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday


Alan Duguid

BA (Hons), PGDipMus, PGCE
Conductor, Composer, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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