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Results: Championship of Ireland

October 31, 2004
The results of the 87th Championship of Ireland Brass Championship held in the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Saturday 30th October


Pontins logo

Results: Pontins (Sunday)

October 31, 2004
Staffordshire and Steve Bastable win the Harry and Margaret Mortimer Championship section while Barnsley Building Society and John Hopkinson win the second.


Pontins logo

Results: Pontins (Saturday)

October 30, 2004
Wrexham Brass and Wayne Ruston win first section; United Norwest 2000 Brass and Jamie Meredith the third section; and Valley Brass (Haydock) with Bob Wyatt the fourth section.


acoustic triangle

Ex Chet star set to return

October 29, 2004
Fancy trying something a bit different? Star pianist set to return to old Alma Mata with his acoustic triangle


Returnee to Longridge

October 29, 2004
Matthew Balson returns to Longridge as the band say farewell to others.


Bon Accord set to entertain

October 29, 2004
One of Scotlands top bands are set to round off their year in style


Ransome warm up for Pontins

October 29, 2004
Plenty of great feedback for Ransome as they warm up for the Pontins Championships


Royal Albert Hall

Nationals Survey

October 29, 2004
The BFBB has sent out the following survey to get the views from its member bands


Ray Farr

Reg Vardy and Durham get together

October 29, 2004
Ray Farr and the Reg Vardy Band and the University of Durham are set to continue its close association


European logo and trophy

Norway supports EBBA

October 29, 2004
The Norwegian Band Federation have come out in support of EBBA following the European contract termination


David Maplestone

Maplestone to leave Stourport

October 29, 2004
David Maplestone has resigned from his position as Musical Director of Stourport-on-Severn Brass Band with effect from Christmas


Madeley strengthens community links

October 29, 2004
Abraham Darby Specialist School has been working closely with their local community once more


£50K up for grabs for composers

October 29, 2004
New Music Award from the PRS sees £50,000 up for grabs for a new composition.


RNCM Festival of Brass 2005

October 29, 2004
Further details released by organisers for next years event


Euro Flag

Besson issue Euro statement

October 28, 2004
Besson Musical Instruments has issued a press release concerning the new arrangements for the European Championships


Robert Kavanagh

Kavanagh CC

October 27, 2004
Robert Kavanagh is the new South Australia solo champion


Tune into Australia

October 27, 2004
"Brass Encounters" is now available World Wide 24 hours a day


Prizewinners in Ireland

October 27, 2004
Lots of prizewinners on display in Belfast


Greggs set to promote youth

October 27, 2004
A new youth band is to be formed in Newcastle upon Tyne through Gregg's Bakery Band


Euro flag

Shock decision for Europeans

October 27, 2004
Besson terminates its contract with EBBA, as doubts arise over European future


David Bishop-Rowe

National winner revealed

October 25, 2004
There was only one winner out of over 6000 entries — and we reveal who it was...


New date for 2005 Open

October 25, 2004
There is a new date for the British Open next year


2004 Dutch Championships

October 25, 2004
Big turn out expected at the forthcoming Dutch Championships to be held at the Martiniplaza in Groningen in December. We have the details


87th Irish Championship

October 25, 2004
The 87th Championship of Ireland Bands Contest is set for Saturday 30th October


Your views needed

October 25, 2004
Yorkshire & Humberside Annual Contest need your views so that their copntest can become a success once more




EBBA Linz

Austrian celebration to be showcased at EBBC Gala Concert

January 13 • An unforgettable celebration of Austrian music is promised at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Linz later this year.


David Morton

Morton set to link with Sandefjord

January 13 • David Morton is set to become Musical Director of Sandefjord Brass Symposium in Autumn 2026.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

January 13 • More great music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.


Ammal Bhatia

4BR Monday interview with Ammal Bhatia

January 12 • We talk to 26-year-old Ammal Bhatia, a Leverhulme Scholar completing his Masters in Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland who will compete in the NYBBGB Conductor Competition in Tidworth on the weekend.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Morgan Griffiths

Dip. Performance
Conductor, Peripatetic Music Teacher, Lower brass specialist


               

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