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Culross

New principal at YBS

December 30, 2006
The signings continue at the former European Champions as the highly regarded Iain Culross takes over the Principal Cornet seat.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe gain new sponsorship deal

December 30, 2006
Three fantastic pieces of news for the National Champions as they gain a new sponsorship deal, solo horn and pick up the 4BR Band of the Year title too.


Butlins

Record entry for Butlins

December 30, 2006
There are a record number of bands geting their lips in shape for the first major contest festival of the year, as Butlins announce the line up of competitors for Skegness.


Sellers International

Sellers Youth Band's Christmas Crackers

December 30, 2006
Just as their senior band have been busy over Christmas, so too have Sellers youngsters.


Test piece workshop set for South West

December 30, 2006
The South West Area of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors will be holding a workshop on the 3rd and 4th section area test pieces early next year.


Sellers International

Sellers close up after hectic Christmas schedule

December 30, 2006
Sellers International Band has finally shut the bandroom doors for the year after a hectic Christmas finale.


Ransome band

New and late arrivals at Ransome

December 30, 2006
The Ransome Band welcome back two players and the arrival of a new one (in perhaps 16 years time).


Old Hall latest to be 'Brassed Off'

December 30, 2006
Old Hall Brass are the latest band to take to the stage with the never ending story of Brassd Off.


Calling all former Stanshawe players

December 30, 2006
The trustees of the former British Open winners are holding a reunion next year.


Euro Brass

2007 Euro Brass Contest

December 30, 2006
Organisers reveal details of 2007 contest. If you are interested then find out more here.


Death of Alan Norton

December 30, 2006
The death of the former Yorkshire Bus Company and Yorkshire Traction Honley Band has been announced.


YBS

New sop at YBS

December 30, 2006
Claire Taylor is the new soprano at the YBS Band as they continue to rebuild in the post King era.


Shannan Lawrence

Enough is enough

December 30, 2006
With the road death tolls mounting, we are reminded of the tragic accident this time 12 months ago which claimed the lives of two members of the Lawrence family from Brisbane Brass.


NABBA announces new recording contest

December 29, 2006
The North American Brass Band Association announces the NABBA Recording of the Year contest for CDs released from December 16th, 2006 – December 15th, 2007.


Tanunda 150 Years

Monumental Celebrations

December 29, 2006
The combined 2007 South Australian State Competitions and 150th Anniversary celebrations of the Tanunda Town Band scheduled for the weekend of 5-7 October 2007 will return to the traditional venue of the Tanunda Show Hall.


EBBA

New sponsorship for Europeans

December 27, 2006
The European Championships are set for a financial boost as well as the return of an iconic trophy.


Brass in Concert

British Bandsman Award for Brass in Concert

December 27, 2006
The revitalised Brass in Concert contest gains prestigious award.


Advert: TP Music

December 27, 2006
Fancy naming a new piece of music and getting it free of charge as well?


YBS

Gresswell set to return

December 27, 2006
Star tuba player set to return to his former banding alma mater.


Hitchin

Hitchin up the funds

December 27, 2006
The Hitchin Band recently did their bit for a fantastic cause by helping to raise £5000 for Macmillan Cancer Support


Summer School heads for a posh venue

December 27, 2006
The longest running brass band summer school is set for a new home to celebrate its 25th anniverary — Uppingham — a real top school for toffs!


Eikanger

Eikanger celebrate Xmas in music

December 27, 2006
The Eikanger Band has had a busy time celebrating Christmas in a most musical fashion.


Band of the Year 2006

4BRDU Band of the Year

December 25, 2006
Who are the players (and conductor) we have chosen as the 4BRDU Band of the Year for 2006? There are some great performers chosen but do you agree with our choices?


Russell Gray

Russell Gray sends festive good wishes

December 22, 2006
Russell Gray, currently down under, sends his festive good wishes as he settles into a quiet Christmas


BRASS BAND AID

Final 24 hours for Grimethorpe auction

December 22, 2006
If you've not put your bid in yet on ebay for that chance to play with Grimethorpe, you've got just over 24 hours to do it as bidding stops at 9pm on Saturday. £340 is the highest bid at the moment.




Wallace

Interview with John Wallace CBE

September 29 • We catch up with John Wallace CBE ahead of a cocnert performance in Edinburgh this weekend that sees him explore some of the earliest brass ensemble transcriptions.


mUSICIANS cOMPANY

New committee to advise on Iles and Mortimer Medal awards

September 29 • Mark Bromley will lead a new Advisory Committee to recommend candidates for the annual Iles and Mortimer Medals.


Mkaing Music

Making Music appoints new Chairperson

September 29 • Rhiannon Harrison has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Making Music, the UK's largest leisure-time music network


rooms4 groups

One eye on Blackpool with rooms4groups

September 29 • There is a place at the Spring Festival for bands at this weekend's Bolsover Festival of Brass — with a hotel booking to sort out too...


Luton Brass Band - Masterclass with David Daws

Wednesday 27 September • St Augustine's Church, Luton LU3 2JR


South Yorkshire Police -

Saturday 30 September • Sheffield Catherdral. Church Street. Sheffield. S1 1HA


Epping Forest Band - Thundersley Brass Band

Saturday 30 September • Salvation Army Hall, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 20F


Friary Brass Band - guest soloist Tom Smith

Saturday 30 September • Trinity Methodist Church. Brewery Road. Woking GU21 4LH


Contest: Bolsover Festival of Brass

Saturday 30 September • Shirebrook Academy, Common Lane, Shirebrook. Derbyshire NG20 8QF


Ringwood and Burley Band

September 29 • Musical Director required for a friendly, non-contesting band. We take part at various local events and also present two concerts annually. Rehearsals are held weekly in Ringwood, Hampshire. There are vacancies for players to join us.


Harlow Brass Band

September 29 • Seeking a MUSICAL DIRECTOR - We are a friendly, non-contesting band who play to a good standard. We hold our own Spring and Christmas concerts and provide entertainment at various local events throughout the year.


East of England Co-op Band

September 27 • We are looking for an Eb or Bb bass player to fill a vacancy due to a player's relocation. We are a friendly and ambitious Championship section band who rehearse in Ipswich, Suffolk on a Monday evening. We have a healthy concert and contest diary.


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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