News / 2005
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New Principal Cornet for Midland Brick
April 18, 2005
After a two year stay in England, Ben Noonan returns to Perth to play Principal Cornet for Midland Brick(WA).
Saynor to play for Wales
April 18, 2005
Tuba star to feature with Welsh Champions BAYV at the forthcoming European Championships.
French celebrate the 'Conqueror'
April 18, 2005
Belgiun horn player Peter Maertens has premiered a new work in celebration of the man who shot an arrow in Harold's eye!
Mount Charles celebrate
April 18, 2005
The Mount Charles Youth Band has been celebrating their recent success at the National Youth Championships as Bryan Hurdley bids farewell.
Thoresby duo tie the knot
April 18, 2005
Two players from the Thoresby Colliery Band have tied the knot — no excuses for missing practice then!
Keeping the rumours going
April 18, 2005
There are more juicy snippets from the gossip mongers of the banding world in the Rumour Mill.
Fancy a bit of Brass and Bier?
April 18, 2005
The JJB Brass and Bier Fest Contest is due on 5th June with £6,000 up for grabs. Fancy a shot at it?
An Extreme Makeover anyone?
April 18, 2005
Dr Robert Childs and his Welsh Champions will be hitting the bottles at their traditional open rehearsal prior to the European this year. We have the details.
Memorial Concert for Dyke star
April 18, 2005
The Diggle Band will be remembering former Dyke star tuba player George Morgan next month.
New MD at Kirkby
April 18, 2005
Steve Berrill retires but Huw Thomas takes up the helm at Kirkby Colliery Welfare Band.
Entries open for prestigious solo event
April 18, 2005
The entry forms are now available for brass players who wish to try and win the prestigious Haverhill Sinfonia Soloist Competition.
Fancy a bit of Eastern Delight?
April 18, 2005
If your band is up for a trip to Singapore nextyear for a bit of a busman's holiday, then we have the details.
Bodmin strengthen the ranks
April 18, 2005
The strong rebuilding programme at Bodmin continues as more players are brought into the fold.
Boddice returns to roots
April 18, 2005
Nigel Boddice returned this week to the Gresley Old Hall band for a chat with old friends and a bit of baton work.
Stonehouse set for acid trip
April 18, 2005
Simon Stonehouse and the Fairey Band have got a liking for each other and are set for an extended run.
New duo at Tullis
April 18, 2005
A new conducting team has taken over the reins at Tullis Russell Mils Band.
Greatest Brass Band Show in Oz!
April 18, 2005
For 38 years Tanunda Town Band has been wowing audiences of around 3000 with their Melodienacht.
Eastern Australia Band Tour of France
April 18, 2005
The newly formed Eastern Australia Brass Band will be touring France in June, 2005.
New Soprano for Dalewool Auckland Brass
April 17, 2005
Glyn Richards, soprano cornet player of Freckleton Brass Band (UK) is to replace Colin Clark at Dalewool Auckland Brass (NZ).
Thomas Humphrey’s off to Manchester
April 16, 2005
South Brisbane Federal’s solo euphonium player, Thomas Humphrey has been invited to study at The Royal Northern College in Manchester.
National Band of NZ Tour
April 16, 2005
Arrangements for the National Band of New Zealand’s four-week tour of Singapore, Great Britain, Germany and the Netherlands are almost complete.
Death of former Dyke star
April 15, 2005
The death has been reported of the former Black Dyke tuba player and conductor, George Morgan.
Glory Day
April 15, 2005
Thoresby's Principal Cornet has just picked up a solo trophy in North Wales.
Whitburn winner
April 15, 2005
Young Eb tuba player Graham Fraser from the Whitburn band, picked up the Bill Shaw Memorial title at the weekend.
Smithills on the box
April 15, 2005
Fresh from their National victory Chris Wormald and his Smithills Band record for Granada TV.
