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Regionals 2005

Results: 2005 Regionals — West of England [Sat]

March 12, 2005
Day 1 from Torquay's Riviera Centre where the second, third and fourth sections do battle to claim a place in the finals to be held in Harrogate later this year.


Gloucester set to shine

March 12, 2005
A new Youth Brass Band is being set up in Gloucester. If you are interested then get along and find out more!


Partner comes to rescue!

March 12, 2005
Bournemouth Concert Brass has been rescued from a player crisis but the wife of the 2nd euph!


Robin Norman

Tuba star hangs up his notes

March 12, 2005
Robin Norman has decided to hang up his tuba from the Travelsphere Band and concentrate on his conducting and solo work


Richard Kidd

Aberdeen set for history

March 12, 2005
Richard Kidd and the Aberdeen City Youth Band are set for a history lesson this weekend.


Glossop set to help Chernobyl

March 12, 2005
Band to do their bit to help a problem that still remains nearly 20 years later.


James Holt

New boys at Besses Boys?

March 12, 2005
James Holt and Besses Boys Band has strenghtened the ranks with the inlcusion of a few new players and composer (girls included!)


Gresley pleased

March 12, 2005
The Gresley Old Band has reported that it is very pleased with itself over the past 12 months.


Advert feature: Hotelink

March 10, 2005
If you have won through to Harrogate, then you need to book your hotel soon. So why not let Hotelink do it for you.


Graham O'Connor

O’Connor leaves Ransome

March 10, 2005
Graham O'Connor and the Ransome Band have parted company, on an amicable basis.


Finals line up announced

March 10, 2005
The line up of the sections for Harrogate has been announced.


SWBBA refute BFBB statement

March 10, 2005
Brian Elliott and the SWBBA has not been contacted by the BFBB over their decision to pull out of their organisation.


Stephen Cobb

Hendon conquer California

March 10, 2005
Stephen Cobb and the Hendon SA Band has been wowing the audiences in California.


Bryn James

MD suffers stroke

March 10, 2005
Bryn James, MD of the Tongwynlais and Filton Bands has suffered a stroke, but will be back fighting fit in the near future.


Mark Vause

Vause LRSM

March 10, 2005
Talented MD gains a few extra letters after his name after passing the LRSM Diploma in brass band conducting.


Watson clarifies SBBA resignation

March 10, 2005
Neil Watson, the former Secretary of the Scottish Brass Band Association has clarified the reason for his departure from the organisation.


Robert Childs

Brass With The Champions III

March 10, 2005
BAYV at the RWCMD — Round 3, as Robert Childs and the Welsh Champions host activity day.


Professor Wilby

Durham opens its doors

March 10, 2005
Ray Farr at Durham University opens its doors for a lecture by Professor Philip Wilby next week. Get along if you can.


Gravity pull for Darley

March 10, 2005
Darley Dale Band has announced a trio of sigings for the forthcoming Regional Championships due to a gravitational pull.


Peter Roberts

N1 SOP

March 08, 2005
Thats the number on the car of Peter Roberts — just in case someone forgets who he is!


Andrew Berryman

Beaumaris set for sizzler

March 08, 2005
The Beaumaris Band is sizzling with enthusiasm it seems ahead of the forthcoming Welsh Regional Championships, due to working with the likes of Andrew Berryman.


Saunders set for Welsh debut

March 08, 2005
Carl Saunders is set to make a Welsh debut with the Parc and Dare Band at the forthcoming Welsh Regional Championships.


NABBC library opens

March 08, 2005
The National Association of Brass Band Conductors has opened its doors to its lending library to its members.


David Thornton

Dyke stars help young Lions

March 08, 2005
David Thornton and the stars of Black Dyke have been helping out the stas of the future at Lions Youth Brass Band.


Elland offer congrats

March 08, 2005
Even though they are disappointed, the Elland Band wishes all Yorkshire bands the best in Harrogate.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

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