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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.




BBE

Significant impact brings Editor's Award for BBE

February 1 • The outstanding work of Brass Bands England led by its Brass Foundations Team has been presented with the prestigious Music Teacher Magazine 'Editor's Award' at the Music and Drama Education Awards (MDEA) 2025.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: 25 years of music to celebrate

February 1 • There is a quarter of a century of great music for every level and genre of brass playing to enjoy with the Superbrass catalogue


bbca

Worldwide appeal for conducting prize

February 1 • Entries are now sought from conductors wishing to following in the footsteps of So Matsukawa in winning the Brass Band Conductors' Association's flagship competition.


WaTer

Water aid for players from Blossom Hill

February 1 • If its hydration you require for the Areas this year then why not have a swig in style...


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Friday 31 January • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 7 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

February 1 • Due to some seating changes, Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a percussionist to join our Championship Section band for the Midlands Regional contest. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 30 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs a FLUGEL for the Regional contest on 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our MD Stephen Bucknell.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

January 29 • Assistance Principal cornet who is willing to take on solos and lead the band if our principal cornet is away.. We are preparing for a concert with Carlton Main and other concerts in the dales


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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