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2003: May & June

May 31, 2003
This month we give our views on the success of the European in Bergen, the welcome invitation of an American band to the Open and the need to tinker with the relegation issue at the Grand Shield contests.


2003: March & April

March 31, 2003
This month we give our views why we think there is a need for a complete re-grading of bands, the need for the Europeans to tell the English what to do, and why the Nationals have shot their feet off (once more) by not picking a proper


2003: February

February 14, 2003
This month we give our views why we think there is a need for an explanation on who and how "Prague" was picked, the need for a Nationals organisation, and why trumpets are not quite the right thing.


2003: January

January 11, 2003
Three thorny isssues plaguing the brass band movement in recent months include Judith Binham's 'Prague' — the championship section choice for the 2003 Regionals, the Government's proposed 'licensing laws' and also the issue of 'cheating




The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Boarshurst Silver Band

January 13 • 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


Brunel Brass Organisation

January 13 • We're looking for a TENOR HORN player to join us, following invitation to the Spring Festival 2025. . We are a friendly and dedicated band with many contesting ambitions. . (1st Section West of England)


Uckfield Concert Brass

January 13 • Uckfield Concert Brass [in East Sussex] is looking for a top-flight musical director to lead the band as it continues to make great music into 2025 and beyond..


Rob Nesbitt

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