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Jim Davies

It’s Davies at EYMS

July 18, 2005
The legendary cornet player is the new MD at EYMS.


More awards for Abraham Darby

July 18, 2005
Telford Specialist school gains yet more awards.


Changes at Coppull and Standish

July 18, 2005
There have been changes at Coppull and Standish Band after their recent merger.


Ransome man on the web

July 18, 2005
Pete Collins has taken the step of advertising himself on the world wide web — now everyone can see him then!


Aveley and Newham help out in the Kitchen

July 18, 2005
Londoners have been helping out with cellist John Kitchen for the launch of his forthcoming CD.


Queensland Pops Orchestra

Bold and Brassy

July 17, 2005
The Queensland Pops Orchestra will feature brass, more brass, and Russell Gray in concert next month.


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BAYV enjoy plaudits

July 15, 2005
The BAYV Band has been enjoying the plaudits — from the Guardian newspaper no less, after their epic performance of John Pickard's 'Gaia Symphony'.


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'Didn't they do well?'

July 15, 2005
The Reg Vardy Band has announced that they were pleased with their performances at the World Championships.


Derek Renshaw

No more Chapel for Renshaw

July 15, 2005
Derek Renshaw and Chapeltown Band have parted company.


Czech in the post for Perthshire

July 15, 2005
Perthshire Brass has just enjoyed a great trip to the Czech Republic.


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Fodens add English Championships to schedule

July 15, 2005
The British Open Champions will be a very busy contesting band next year as they confirm their participation at the English Championships.


Death of Francis Evans

July 15, 2005
Tragic death of popular Porthleven conductor.


Chris Wormald

More success for Smithills

July 15, 2005
Smithills National Festival win adds to week of success.


Frankston City Band

Frankston and Stonnington Join Forces

July 15, 2005
Frankston City Band and Stonnington City Brass join forces in an afternoon of band music.


Firework spectacle

Sparks fly as Brisbane bands unite

July 14, 2005
Brisbane Excelsior, Brisbane Brass and South Brisbane Federal will unite for a blockbuster evening of brass, percussion and fireworks.


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McDonnell set for Fairey Open

July 14, 2005
Star euphonium player, Riki McDonnell is set to take to the stage with Fairey's at the British Open.


Rapp set for Fellowship spot with grandad

July 14, 2005
The talented Ben Rapp is to guest with South London Fellowship Band later this month.


Fire shock for Wansbeck’s Ashington

July 14, 2005
Cretinous vandals destroy bandroom.


From Switzerland to Cornwall

July 14, 2005
Dominique Bruegger will be joining the St. Austell Band for the Summer season — a bit of a change from the Cantons of Switzerland then!


Diamonds are Bestwoods 2nd best friend

July 14, 2005
Bestwood Black Diamonds are celebrating after their second place at the Brass in Bloom Contest.


Cuban legend to end Durham Festival

July 14, 2005
Cuban diva legend to dazzle in Durham at Brass Festival finale


BTM head for home

July 14, 2005
The BTM has finished its travels and will be enjoying a bit of concert playing closer to home.


Barry Thompson

Police thank Thompson

July 14, 2005
The West Yorkshire Police Band thank their old Director for 11 years of progress and good times.


Harrogate

Interesting blends for Harrogate

July 14, 2005
There is an interesting mix of experience and relative youth, current and former top class players in the box for Harrogate this year.


Roayl Albert Hall

Blended trio for National Finals

July 14, 2005
There is a nice mix in the box for the bands to impress at this year's Nationals as Read, Brownbill and Berryman are picked to judge on Eden.




Herbert

Brass bands on the Telegraph lines

August 31 • The Daily Telegraph's review of Prof Trevor Herbert's new book on brass bands draws a positive future outlook from critic Ivan Hewett.


Insurance

T&R Direct Insurance Services: A guide to brass band insurance

August 31 • Loads of things all bands and players need to know about protecting instruments


Wobplay

Banding classics added to Wobplay

August 31 • A great trio of classic banding releases, a new podcast episode and the chance to look back at this year's Elgar International Festival.


Camborne

Camborne Brass look to raise funds after break-in vandalism

August 31 • A Crowdfunding page has been launched to help Camborne Brass after vandals broke into their bandhall and caused extensive damage.


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


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.


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS 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.


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION PLAYERS (TUNED and KIT) 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.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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