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Hepworth get a massive Huug

July 08, 2005
Hepworth to team up with international trumpet player Huug Steketee for an exciting — and different CD project.


4BR Downunder

Downunder Online Store

July 08, 2005
Aussies and Kiwis will soon be able to purchase band CDs and DVDs, together with local and international band and instrumental publications.


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Champs to head back to Cambridge

July 08, 2005
The Scottish Co-op Band will be heading back to the All England Masters International Championships next year.


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YBS say yes to England Champs

July 08, 2005
The YBS Band has pledged its support to the English Championships next year.


Help for Uganda

July 08, 2005
If you have any spare instruments, then why not help a great cause in Uganda — just think of the possible band tour there eh!


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Pontins announce test piece changes

July 08, 2005
Third Section test piece, Excelsior has a couple of changes to it.


Allan Ramsay

Ramsay heads for Co-op

July 08, 2005
Allan Ramsay is the new Resident Professional Conductor at Scottish Co-op.


Mark Bentham

Results: Brighouse March and Hymn

July 08, 2005
Hepworth (Persimmon Homes) and their MD, Mark Bentham take the title for the fifth consecutive year as a close run contest goes to a tie breaker with Marsden in 2nd place.


Sonar Brass

Brasstastic!

July 08, 2005
SONAR Brass are set to thrill in the genteel surroundings of Cheltenham.


Staines Massive

July 08, 2005
Staines Brass will have the help of Black Dyke and Ben Godfrey to celebrate their 75th anniversary.


Top trio at Hatfield

July 08, 2005
Yorkshire Band announce a trio of signings ahead of Lower Section National Finals.


New associate at West Mercia

July 08, 2005
Mike West has been signed on as the new Associate Conductor at the Band of West Mercia Constabulary.


United Co-op celebrate Olympic success

July 08, 2005
After being part of the team to help promote London for 2012, United Co-op Yorkshire Brass can now lap up the success.


Martin Heartfield

Thoresby at the Proms

July 08, 2005
Martin Heartfield and Thoresby enjoy their first Summer Prom as they say goodbye to their flugel player.


Laurie Case

The exquisite Laurie Case

July 08, 2005
In Queensland this week, 4BR Downunder caught up with Laurie Case – the man who handcrafts batons from Australian timbers with the motto “exquisite batons for a noble profession”.


4BR Downunder

Downunder Editorial Up and Running

July 06, 2005
The Downunder site now has an Editorial contribution. Check out our first edition.


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Fodens head for Cambridge

July 06, 2005
Further good news for the Masters as Fodens Richardson nail their colours to the mast for 2006.


Top marks for Welsh youngsters

July 06, 2005
Trinity College success for Welsh youngsters.


Nigel Seaman

Seaman and Aldbourne part

July 06, 2005
The respected Nigel Seaman and the Aldbourne Band have decided to part company on friendly grounds.


Hard work for Towneley

July 06, 2005
Busy and exciting times ahead at Towneley High School.


Strings attached

July 06, 2005
Matthew Stringer is the new solo euphonium at high flying Marsden.


Wesley Kendrick

Premieres for Staffs

July 04, 2005
Mark Glover and the Staffordshire Band are set to perform World Premiere's of twp new works by composer Wesley Kendrick.


YBS Band Kings of Brass Tour

YBS set to premiere down under

July 04, 2005
New Broadstock work for YBS Australian Tour.


Bands respond on Imps affair

July 04, 2005
The bands at the Open have had time to digest the news that only 1 band will drop from the contest this year. This is what some thought of the decision made by the organisers.


New signings for Mount Charles

July 04, 2005
The Mount Charles Band has announced two new signings to their ranks.




Fleetwood Contest

Fleetwood Contest to return

October 1 • A welcome new addition to the contesting calendar has been announced as the Fleetwood Contest returns in 2026 with British Open link.


nEILSEN

New brass appointments at Guildhall and Trinity Laban

October 1 • Tom Nielsen and Matilda Lloyd will take on new roles as professors at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.


Stevenage

Judges announced for 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships

October 1 • The panel of judges who will make the all important decisions at Stevenage next year have been announced.


Hepworth Band

Hepworth secure new ceiling to their ambitions

October 1 • The Yorkshire band has been making sure nothing rains on their musical ambitions as their bandroom renovations come closer to completion.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Duchess of Edinburghs String Orchestra

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. W1C 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Quartet

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Staines Brass Band

Saturday 4 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Croy Silver Band

October 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Great Barr Brass

September 30 • Based on the North side of Birmingham Great Barr Brass are a relatively new start up we are a community non- contesting band wide age range. We are looking for some players notably horns a trombone and bass


Dobcross Silver Band

September 29 • Current 3rd Section National Champions and pending promotion to 2ND SECTION. We require the services of a competent PRINCIPAL CORNET PLAYER. Great opportunity for someone to show their skills and leadership qualities! Enjoyable events and socials!


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Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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