News / 2005
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McFadyen set for Southern excursion
June 24, 2005
Composer James McFadyen heads south to Manchester, but will remember his homeland in music.
30th birthday for Buizingen
June 24, 2005
Brass Band Buizingen set to celebrate 30th birthday with a new work from Pete Meechan inspired by Linford Christie of all people, as well as Stephen Mead.
Crest of a wave in Durham
June 24, 2005
Lots of fun in line for Durham Brass Festival 2005 as joiner John Barron takes to the stage with Fishburn.
Busy times for Beaumaris
June 24, 2005
North Wales band ready themselves for some busy TV appearances with the help of Gavin Saynor.
Barossa Valley Opportunities
June 24, 2005
Tanunda Town Band — the oldest band in the Southern Hemisphere — is on a recruitment drive with a difference. The band is seeking up to 8 or 10 experienced international brass players to join them in the beautiful Barossa Valley.
Bousefield heads for home
June 23, 2005
One of our greatest players will be making a return visit to these shores as Ian Bousefield plays then gets wed all on the same weekend!
Rumours, rumours, rumours
June 23, 2005
Who will be at Scottish Co-op next and how many bands will face the drop from the Open — we have the lastest rumours doing the rounds.
Imps strengthen ranks
June 23, 2005
They may not be at the Open, but Yorkshire Imps keep strengthening the ranks ahead of the National Finals in Harrogate.
Butlins announce test pieces
June 23, 2005
The Butlins Mineworkers Championships reveal their impressive line up of works for their contest in January next year. They are tough choices too!
Score draws for Open bands
June 23, 2005
Publishers offer extra score whilst buying a study score on the day will benefit the Mortimer Trust.
Ramsey set for YBS debut
June 23, 2005
Allan Ramsay will head YBS in a debut performance this weekend as they prepare for their Australian trip.
Glendinning tops with Grey Towers
June 23, 2005
Reg Vardy's star soprano player tops the Northern Composers Competition with his new work, 'Grey Towers'.
Music – the International Language
June 23, 2005
Its all entante cordiale at Newstead as the band welcome the French to their town for a bit of a blow!
Fine Arts to premiere Wilby work
June 23, 2005
Philip Wilby's latest work 'A New World Dancing' is set for a world premiere by the Fine Arts Brass at Warwick Festival.
Kirkby in Ashfield Contest
June 23, 2005
If you are free this Sunday why not get down to Kirkby to listen to a great 'Bands on Parade' contest.
Bouncing Baby at Blidworth
June 23, 2005
There is a new addition to the ranks for Blidworth as baby Drew comes of age.
Shirland ready for World Champs
June 23, 2005
Marie Smith and all the youngsters (and a few older hands!)of Shirland Welfare Training are getting ready to try and become World Champions.
New works to be found at the Co-op
June 23, 2005
United Co-op Yorkshire Brass are set to premiere two new works.
Remember Land O' Burns
June 23, 2005
The invitation contest will be held late August, so you need to get your entry forms in. We have the details.
Kristy's off to the Open
June 22, 2005
Kristy Rowe, the remarkably talented baritone soloist from the Gunnedah Shire Band is set to represent Australia at the 2005 British Open Solo Championships in November.
Great Strides Griffith!
June 22, 2005
Shannan Lawrence will be the first to take part in the Griffith University brass band course.
Delay in Open test piece
June 21, 2005
Bands won't be getting to grips with Bram Tovey's Open test piece just yet.
