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Reg Vardy set for Eden

October 04, 2005
Reg Vardy Band looking to improve on last year's third place at the National Championships


YBS Band

Beatty confirmed at YBS

October 04, 2005
Johnathan Beatty has now been confirmed in the solo trombone chair at YBS — after our mole told us!


Places still open for British Open Solo Champs

October 04, 2005
There are still places open for the forthcoming Solo and Quartet Championships with the added bonus of a trip to Australia for the winner.


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NYBBGB set for Howarth celebration

October 04, 2005
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is to celebrate the genius of Elgar Howarth.


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Results: Wychavon Contest

October 04, 2005
Full results and a report from the contest where PolySteel made a winning debut and there was also victories for Lydbrook, Foresters Brass 2000, Portishead and Cubbington.


Portishead Band

Portishead celebrate success

October 04, 2005
Rhodri Griffiths and his band are enjoying a rich vein of contesting form at present.


Bryn James

Lydney welcome Bryn James

October 04, 2005
Lydmet Lydney Band welcome Bryn James to the rostrum.


New player at Kippax?

October 04, 2005
There has been a new arrival at the Kippax Band, but they will have to wait a few years before they get to hear them play!


Triumph for Astley Youth

October 04, 2005
A jubilant Astley Youth Band win the North West Counties Youth Band Championships.


Launceston duo set for debuts

October 04, 2005
Two rising stars from the Launceston Town Band are set to make their debuts for the Cornwall Youth Brass Band.


Results: SCABA Folkestone Contest

October 04, 2005
Full results from Folkestone where Zone One Brass headed the honours at a very cosmopolitan contest.


New faces at Dinnington

October 04, 2005
Four new faces will be seen at Dinnington for Pontins.


Griffiths

To Elland and back — not quite!

October 04, 2005
Morgan Griffiths and Elland Silver enjoy a superb trip to the Channel Islands to perform for a great supporter.


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Neish market

October 04, 2005
Fodens star tuba player takes honours at prestigious music festival.


Shanklin notch up the successes

October 04, 2005
The band from the Isle of Wight are on a bit of a roll at the moment.


Royal Command

October 04, 2005
The Nelson Band has had the honour of playing before the Duke of Gloucester. Looks like he enjoyed it too.


New boys at Old Boys

October 04, 2005
1st Old Boys welcome some new faces to the ranks.


Results: Huddersfield Youth

October 04, 2005
Results from the Huddersfield & District B.B.A Annual Youth Contest.


Carlton Brass

Tragedy at Carlton Brass

October 04, 2005
Band in state of shock following death of young player.


Scouting mission in Germany

October 04, 2005
The 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band have put the final touches to their forthcoming trip to Germany.


Cook heads for Durham

October 04, 2005
Black Dyke's Joseph Cook will lead off the first of a new series of brass recitals at Durham University later this month.


Mike Fowles

Ratby celebrate

October 04, 2005
It has been a good year for the Ratby Co-operative Band and their MD, Michael Fowles.


Results: Fleetwood NWCBBA

October 02, 2005
Freckleton triumph and there are wins also for Rainford, Eccleston Brass, Uppermill and Astley Youth.


Results: Burry Port Contest

October 02, 2005
Burry Port triumph on home soil as there are wins also for Newbridge, Ynyshir, Llywdcoed and Goodwick. We have the full results and a report.


VBS Poynton

VBS add to the player balance

October 02, 2005
The recent Buxton winners have added extra strength to their ranks with some new signings.




Spring Festival

2027 Spring Festival test-pieces announced

October 14 • Works by Philip Sparke, Robert Redhead and Derek Bourgeois will test the aspiring British Open credentials of the competing bands at the Spring Festival next May.


Ellerby

Yorkshire Youth Band enjoys first Dance moves of new season

October 14 • A new work by composer Martin Ellerby has helped inspire the players on the Yorkshire Youth Band course.


gENEVA

Geneva launch Academy range to give long term term support to players and retailers

October 14 • The Geneva Academy Series is aimed at providing a sustainable musical future for players and retailers alike.


EBBA

EBBA drops Challenge Section in 1 year trial

October 14 • There will be no Challenge Section at the 2027 European Brass Band Championships in Montreux.


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 13 • Could you be our next PRINCIPAL CORNET player? and the final piece of our jigsaw!. We are PROMOTED TO THE 1st SECTION in January 2027 as North West 2nd Section Champions of 2026. We are a friendly bunch, have a great mix of ages and sensible mix of jobs


St Michael's Band

October 13 • St Michael’s Band Middleton is a community based non-contesting band looking for players in all sections but particularly cornets front and back row. You’d be very welcome if you are returning to playing or indeed need band experience as a new player


Chinnor Silver

October 12 • We are looking for an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join and enhance our top line.. We are a 1st Section band with a good mix of concerts and contests planned,including a trip to Belgium next year.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday in our own bandroom


Stan Lippeatt

BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor


               

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