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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




iNSTRUMENTS

Trump tariffs set to raise instrument prices in USA

August 13 • A new tariff proposal on imports, parts and accessories on brass and wind musical instruments draws criticism about national security issues.


willebroek

Willebroek's sixth sense pays off with Band Academy

August 13 • Over 60 young players enjoyed six days of Belgian music making on their sixth Academy course.


Harper

Harper enjoys Cory reconnection in Japan

August 13 • Philip Harper has made a Cory link in Japan to help inspire musicians on the Ageo Band Camp in Saitama.


Bruce Broughton

BrookWright Music: 11 March 1917 (Bruce Broughton)

August 13 • A moving euphonium solo from the pen of the critically acclaimed American composer Bruce Broughton.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


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


Waterbeach Brass

August 14 • Waterbeach Brass are a friendly and ambitious 2nd section band just north of Cambridge, looking for Tutti cornet, Eb bass and Tuned percussion to complete their lineup.. . Rehearsals on a Monday night- 7:45-10pm at Waterbeach Barracks.


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 13 • Brunel Brass is looking for a BACK ROW CORNET to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Chinnor Silver

August 12 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on MONDAY (17th) in our bandroom at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities who want a friendly relaxed rehearsal with tea and cake.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band it’s just an extra blow.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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