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Nicholas Childs

Dyke delighted at Roberts signing

September 21, 2004
Black Dyke and their MD, Dr Nicholas Childs are delighted with their new soprano cornet signing


Peter Roberts

Roberts to leave YBS for Dyke

September 21, 2004
Peter Roberts will be moving from YBS to Black Dyke after the National Finals


Andrew Jones

Open doors at Bristol

September 21, 2004
Andrew Jones and the City of Bristol set to open the doors for an open entertainment rehearsal.


Anyone seen a Welsh cornet?

September 21, 2004
The Markham Band returned to Wales from Harrogate minus a cornet. If you have seen it, it has a loving home to go to in the Principality.


New horn at Hepworth

September 21, 2004
Hepworth Persimmon Homes welcome Becky Landon on solo horn


Denzil Stephens

Results: Exmouth Entertainment

September 21, 2004
5th Exmouth Entertainment Contest sees Denzil Stephens and Soundhouse Brass lead the way.


Council recognise Band success

September 21, 2004
The talented pupils from the Abraham Darby School have had recognition of their achievements from the politicians


NYBBGB and NCBBGB Audition dates

September 21, 2004
If you want to be a part of the National Youth Band of GB or the National Childrens Band then you need to know these dates.


Gareth Westwood

Rhyl tread the Brassed Off boards

September 21, 2004
Gareth Westwood and the Rhyl Band have been theatre luvvies for a week and have enjoyed every minute of it!


Innovative Brass set to return

September 21, 2004
Ray Farr and the Reg Vardy Ever Ready Band are set to play a little Prokofiev


Results: Buxton 2004

September 21, 2004
United Milnrow take the entertainment top prize at the Buxton contest.


Death of Australian stalwart

September 21, 2004
The death has been announced of a real stalwart of Australian banding, Bert Bowden


Belgian takes Open title

September 19, 2004
European Solo Champion, Raf Van Looveren adds the Stanley Wainwright Trophy to his impressive CV of achievements.


Carlton and Cwmaman to drop from Open

September 19, 2004
Carlton Main and Cwmaman Institute drop through the trap door as a relieved Tredegar and Yorkshire Imps are safe for another year.


Garry Cutt

Fodens end 40 year Open drought

September 19, 2004
After 40 years of coming close, Fodens finally end their Open drought with Garry Cutt at the helm on "Contest Music"


Symphony Hall

Results: British Open 2004

September 18, 2004
Live band by band coverage from Birmingham's Symphony Hall.


Philip Biggs

Masters announce 2005 line up

September 17, 2004
The line up of bands who have agreed to take part in the 2005 All England Masters International Championship has been released.


New Youth Band in Cardiff

September 17, 2004
Radyr and Morganstown set up new Youth Band. If you are in the area then get along and enjoy yourselves.


Advertising Feature: rightnowmusic.com

September 17, 2004
The lads from rightnowmusic.com have flown the big pond to the UK, enjoyed themselves and picked up a few composers into the bargain as well


Read all about it — again!

September 16, 2004
David Read's book will be on sale at the British Open — if there are any copies left that is!


Steve Barnsley

BAYV star rescues Welsh rivals

September 16, 2004
BAYV Soprano player Steve Barnsley was a good samaritan for Tredegar on the weekend.


No B&R at the Masters

September 16, 2004
Brighouse and Rastrick will not be competing at the 2005 Masters Championships


Top Oz MD to take a break

September 16, 2004
Ken Bradley is hoping to enjoy himself with three months away from banding.


Waratah take NSW Championship

September 16, 2004
Ron Prussing and Waratah are the 2004 NSW Champions


Mark Wilkinson

Top brass to come to Drogheda

September 16, 2004
Drogheda Concentrates to present 'Masters in Brass' — Concert and Workshop as Mark Wilkinson heads for Ireland




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.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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