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Interview with Owen Wedgwood

4BR talks to Dr Owen Wedgwood — the winning conductor of Knottingley, after they take the Second Section Area title in Bradford.

St Georges Hall
 

4BR talks exclusively to Dr Owen Wedgwood following Knottingley Silver's victory at the Second Section Yorkshire Area Championships in Bradford.

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Free masterclass day for youth at Trinity Laban

January 7 • A day aimed at encouraging young brass players to expand their playing experiences is being held in Greenwich later this month — and its free.


Dutch Open

Full line-up for Dutch Open

January 7 • Bands from Belgium, Germany, Wales and Northern Ireland will battle against domestic contenders for the prizes in Groningen in June.


RNCM

RNCM Young Projects looks for youth involvement for festival

January 7 • If you are a young horn, baritone, euphonium, trombone or tuba player, then there is a great opportunity to play your part in the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


Training

January discounts from Brass Bands England

January 7 • There are some great training discounts of offer from Brass Bands England.


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


Contest: North West Regional Championships

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


Contest: Yorkshire Regional Championships

Saturday 1 March • Corporation Street, Huddersfield HD1 2TA


Bedworth Brass

January 7 • Bedworth Brass, Midlands 1st Section band require a talented and enthusiastic soprano player to join the ranks of our hard working and social band.


Mereside Brass

January 6 • MERESIDE BRASS are excited to be starting the New Year with a new MD! To complete our happiness, we would love to welcome a FLUGEL player and a PERCUSSIONIST to join our team. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials


Roberts Bakery Band

January 5 • New year, new band?. We are looking to recruit a new member for our cornet team ahead of the NW Regional Area contest.. Position negotiable.. Please get in touch if you wish to become the latest member of our progressive and friendly band!


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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