News / 2005
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No Daws at Brass in Concert
October 27, 2005
Cornet star David Daws has been forced to withdraw from the Brass in Concert evening concert.
YBS inspires German bands
October 27, 2005
Herr King and his band have just come back from Germany after inspiring their fledgling brass band movement.
Pontin’s Youth Brass Festival 2006
October 27, 2005
Pontins announce details of their Youth Brass Band Festival in June next year. We have the details.
Records entries for British Open
October 27, 2005
The organisers of British Open Solo and Quartet Championships have announced over 100 entries for this year's event — a record!
West think two is best
October 27, 2005
The West of England Regional Championships will see 2 men in the box for each section in 2006.
Felling Band set to help Brass Band Aid
October 27, 2005
The Felling Band has decided to forgoe the chance of contest success this weeekend to help a far greater cause.
Luck of the Irish for Llanrug?
October 27, 2005
At short notice, Jonathan Corry will be leading the Llanrug Band at Pontins — hopefully with a touch of the old Irish luck thrown in to help as well.
Telford School remembers Rosa Parks
October 27, 2005
Telfords Abraham Darby Specialist School for Performing Arts remembers race pioneer through musical link.
Smithills to hit RAH for six
October 27, 2005
Chris Wormald and his Smithills prepare for Royal Albert Hall — again!
United Co-op set to get their kit on
October 27, 2005
Another international sporting fixture for Yorkshire Co-op
SWBBA promote conducting tuition
October 27, 2005
The SWBBA is set to promote an innovative approach to help young condcutors on the first rung of the ladder by getting them some military help. We have the details.
Crikey, a cornet clearance!
October 26, 2005
Brass Music Specialists is having a clearance of Yamaha Maestro cornets.
Brass Band Aid — a little help from Downunder
October 25, 2005
Players needed for proposed 'All Stars' concert.
Awards for North Shore Brass members
October 25, 2005
A number of awards were presented recently to members of North Shore Brass in recognition of outstanding service to both the band and the brass band movement in New Zealand.
Advert: Normans
October 24, 2005
Normans Musical Instruments have some great offers on at the moment.
Ramsey signs for Carlton Main
October 24, 2005
Allan Ramsey has signed up to take Carlton Main Frickley Colliery at the Scottish Open next month.
Second Russell at Leyland
October 24, 2005
Champions announce Russell Marsh as their new Principal Trombone.
Bands line up for SIDDIS
October 24, 2005
The line up of bands has been announced for the forthcoming SIDDIS Contest in Norway. We have the details.
Horden happy with Eden result
October 24, 2005
BHK Horden (UK) Band enjoyed their trip to Eden in London and even the comments of 4BR!
EYMS lose one after Trafalgar
October 24, 2005
The EYMS Band has enjoyed a fine concert at Beverley Minster, but also lose a valued player.
No more Oldroyd at Langbaurgh
October 24, 2005
The eight year partnership between Tim Oldroyd and the Langbaurgh Band has come to an end.
National Champs on LTTB
October 24, 2005
Russell Gray and the Leyland Band has already undertaken its first high profile gig — with a stint for Listen to the Band on the BBC.
Irish set to take on best of Wales
October 24, 2005
The Treorchy Contest will see Dungarven Brass Band make a trip over the Irish Sea next month to take on the Welsh.
