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Saturday, 19 February 2011

        

In this week’s British Bandsman, we report from the Action Research Youth Entertainment Championship in Blackpool and Kenneth Crookston visits Bergen for the Norwegian Brass Band Championships.

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Paul Hindmarsh investigates Frank Wright's arrangement of Berlioz's Le Carnaval Romain and we have all the latest news from around the banding world.

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Derwent Brass

Wilshaw Blackpool boost for Derwent

March 15 • Derwent Brass will look to take a step closer to the British Open in Blackpool in May boosted by a new trombone signing.

Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 15 • The latest brass band music over the airwaves from Martin Upfold

Bedworth

Midland Second Section bands ready for Bedworth takeover

March 14 • 14 bands will battle to gain the final two qualification places up for grabs in the Midlands this weekend

Steveage

Stevenage ready for 78 bands

March 14 • There are plenty of bands for the judges to compare and contrast for the National Final qualification spots at the London & Southern Counties Championships this weekend.

What's on »

Regent Hall Concerts - RAM Trumpet Ensembles

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ

Contest: Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships

Saturday 15 March • Bedworth Civic Hall, High Street CV12 8NF

Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Brangwn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE

Vacancies »

The Marple Band

March 13 • Cornet ( positions negotiable),baritone and kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.

Rushden Town Band

March 12 • Back Row Cornet - due to a change in job, the band has a vacancy for a back row cornet. The band has a lovely atmosphere, and has regular jobs throughout the year as well as taking part in at least two contests.

Rushden Town Band

March 12 • 2nd Trombone - due to work relocation of previous player. A fun loving band who have many regular jobs throughout the year as well as competing in at least two contests each year.

Pro Cards »

Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator

               

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