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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




Arsenal and Brighouse

British Open Countdown: T minus 8

September 4 • What's the link between the Premier League champions Arsenal and British Open champion Brighouse & Rastrick?


Making Music

New CEO at Making Music

September 3 • Making Music appoints Ben Saffell as its new Chief Executive Officer.


Sparke

British Open Countdown: T minus 9

September 3 • The countdown is underway for this year's British Open with 'Music of the Spheres' ready for lift off. But which European own-choice topping piece comes close to it in contest popularity since it was used in 2004?


Friary

New signing at Friary

September 3 • Cornish cornet player Jacob Griffiths returns to the banding fold with Friary.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Yorkshire Imperial

September 3 • Yorkshire Imperial band have SECOND HORN and BBb BASS vacancies available. . At Imps we have a proud tradition, clear ambitions and a sensible, well-planned schedule. We're looking for musicians who want to make outstanding music & will enjoy the journey.


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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