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January is full of music from Brass in Concert with Frank Renton.

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Listen to the Band:

18th January:

Frank Renton at Brass In Concert as Redbridge Brass, Fairey (Geneva) and Foden's play music which you might not hear anywhere else, such as music for cello and band and an arrangement of 'Brooklyn' by the Young Blood Brass Band


11th January:

Frank Renton at Brass in Concert with Tredegar Town Band, conducted Ian Porthouse, who carried off trophies for 'Quality of Performance', 'Best New Composition or Arrangement' and the twin awards for 'Best Principal' and 'Best Soprano' cornets.

Their programme included a new arrangment of Saint-Saens 'Danse Macabre' for violin and band and Matthew Hall's award winning 'Nightingale Dances'.

The programme ends with Carlton's Main's performance of 'Make Our Garden Grow', one of the hit songs from 'Candide'.


4th January:

Brass in Concert is one of the most prestigious entertainement band competitions and tonight Frank Renton presents Leyland's winning performance under conductor Richard Evans.

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Proms

BBE launches major annual events

March 11 • Bands up and down the UK can now sign-up for the free Brass Band Week and Proms in the Playground initiatives


Ask daisy

New campaign launched to support women in banding

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Perth Concert Hall

Results: 2025 Scottish Championships

March 8 • Whitburn leads the way in Perth with section wins for Granite City, Perthshire Brass, Renfrew Burgh and Arbroath & Carnoustie.


Bedworth

Results: 2025 Midlands Regional Championships

March 8 • GUS lead the prizes winners in Bedworth with section victories to Foss Dyke, Ibstock Brick Brass and Syston.


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


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.


Mereside Brass

March 12 • MERESIDE BRASS have vacancies for PERCUSSION players. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials. It would be great to hear from you if you would like to join the band or if you could help out when needed for concerts.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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