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Nick Hudson

Leyland nab Nick Hudson

September 28, 2004
North West Champions strengthen their ranks with star trombone signing for London.


Frank Renton

Renton to head to the Co-op

September 28, 2004
Frank Renton will head Scottish Co-op's attempt to retain their Scottish Open title.


Toe Tapping Brass

September 28, 2004
Mole Valley Silver and Regent Brass set to get the feet tapping away in Leatherhead of all places.


Basses in the Belfry

September 28, 2004
City of Chester enjoy the Church outing.


Everyone welcome at Tongwynlais

September 28, 2004
Tongwynlais Youth Silver Band will be holding an Open Rehearsal to recruit new players. If you are up for it, then go along and try it out.


Roy Curran

Results: Wychavon

September 28, 2004
We have the full results and a detailed report from the popular entertainment contest that saw victory go again to Wingates and Roy Curran.


Pontins announce Finals line-ups

September 24, 2004
The full list of bands to take part in the 2004 Pontins Championships have been released. We have the details


Brett Baker

Jackfield trom bonanza

September 24, 2004
Jackfield and Brett Baker are to promote new music for trombone


Wingates Uniform Amnesty!!

September 24, 2004
If you happen to have an old Wingates uniform in your wardrobe, then they would like it back — and you won't be in trouble either!


A new couple at Brackley

September 24, 2004
Brackley and District welcome a new duo to the team


Elgar Howarth

Howarth to light up Fireworks Night

September 24, 2004
Elgar Howarth will be at the helm for the final night concert at the Durham University Brass Symposium


Lots of new faces at Leyland

September 24, 2004
North West Champions have been busy on the transfer front in time for London


Brass Arts Festival 2004

September 24, 2004
Details for the forthcoming event at Regent Hall on 14th October


Neil Jowett and Ian McKellen

Lindley sent to the Asylum

September 24, 2004
Neil Jowett and the Lindley Band could be up for film honours as well as band honours next year, with their part in the Sir Ian McKellan Hollywood film about love in a psychiatric hospital!


Portishead honour Arnhem Heroes

September 24, 2004
The Portishead Band have just returned from taking part in the celebrations to honour those who fought in Operation Market Garden


Russell Gray

Rainford gain a Gray Associate

September 24, 2004
Russell Gray is to become associate conductor of the Rainford Band


Jim Davies

Kippax welcome cornet legend to the helm

September 24, 2004
Former Welsh cornet legend Jim Davies is the new MD at Kippax


New faces at Gresley Old

September 24, 2004
Two new players join the ranks in time for the forthcoming Wychavon Contest.


World Wide Brass

September 24, 2004
Sounds of Brass can now be accessed on the world wide web. We have the details of how to listen to a banding programme from Devon all over the world.


Holroyd lose MD

September 24, 2004
Matthew van Emmerick has resigned his MD position with the Holroyd City Band in Australia


Tuba star at Swiss Open

September 24, 2004
Robin Norman of the Travelsphere Holidays Band will be taking a nice weekend break, contesting in Switzerland with the Hanspeter Band


87th North of Ireland Championships

September 24, 2004
Details of the forthcoming 87th Championship of Ireland to be held in Belfast in October have been released.


Jaguar to help Alzheimer's Society

September 24, 2004
Jaguar (Coventry)set to help celebrate 25th anniversary of the Alzheimer's Society


Roberts Bakery conquer Germany

September 24, 2004
The other Sandbach based band, Roberts Bakery have conquered a bit of Germany for the sixth time in seven years.


Rankings: September update

September 22, 2004
Latest rankings attached following the 2004 British Open Championships.




ISB and Fodens

Friday night Gregson spotlights

October 10 • You will be spoilt for a Gregson choice between the ISB and Ian Bousfield and Foden's and Mike Lovatt if you are in London this evening.


World of Brass

Make sure you pick up the latest releases at the Albert Hall

October 10 • The World of Brass trade stand will be packed with musical goodies — from the study score of 'Symphony in Two Movements' to the latest releases from Cory, Tredegar, Brett Baker and the ISB.


Edward Gregson

The composer's viewpoint

October 10 • Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.


Swiss

What's your National knowledge like?

October 10 • The Swiss brass band website 'Brass Band News' is testing your knowledge of the winners of the National Championship title to see how many you can name in the right years since 1900.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Stretford Band

October 11 • Stretford Band (Manchester) has a terrific new MD. Now it needs you! We need bass, trombone and percussion but will welcome anyone who wants to play popular music without the stress of competing. Any ability any age.. Hope to see you soon.


Audley Brass

October 10 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking a first class PRINCIPAL EUPHONIUM. We have some very exciting events coming up including 3 epic beer festival nights and Wychavon Festival of Brass entertainment contest.


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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