News / 2006
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Advert: Trevada Music
October 26, 2006
Trevada Music has some pretty fantastic deals on offer — so go and check them out as soon as you can!!!
Timperley go Rapping
October 26, 2006
Yo Bro! The Timperley Band has announced that it has signed Ben Rapp as their new top man for Pontins.
Brass and Perc focus at BIC
October 26, 2006
Brass in Concert launches Focus on Brass and Percussion as part of its 30th year celebrations.
SWBBA Contest Torquay
October 26, 2006
Organisers reveal details of the famous contest to be held in Torquay next weekend.
Advert: Band Supplies
October 25, 2006
Band Supplies have plenty of great deals on offer in a pre Xmas sale.
Dyke to get Savaged
October 25, 2006
Black Dyke are to make a pre Nationals appearance on the Paul O'Grady Show on Channel 4. Lily Savage conducting? Now that will be worth watching...
Entries up for British Open Solo & Quartet Contest
October 25, 2006
There is a healthy list of entrants for this year's British Open Solo & Quartet Championships with Scottish Champion Graham Fraser all set to come down and try and wrestle the title back over Hadrian's Wall.
Aldbourne set for CD release
October 25, 2006
The Aldbourne Band has just released its latest CD, imaginatively entitled 'Aldbourne'.
Corry set for Tullis
October 25, 2006
Jonathon Corry will be at the helm of the ambitious Tullis Russell Mills Band at the forthcoming Scottish Challenge Cup Contest.
Brighton to taste America
October 25, 2006
Euphonium soloist Charley Brighton is getting set to premiere a new work next year with his performance of American composer Kenneth Friedrich's new concerto.
A Bandstand calling
October 25, 2006
If your band would like to make a practical display of support for an old bandstand that a local council wants to get rid of then campaigners need to hear from you.
YBS announce Regent Hall details
October 25, 2006
The YBS Band has announced details of the programme they are to perform at Regent Hall after the National Championships are over, including a re run of Judges and a repeat performance of Vienna Nights.
Spanish Spheres
October 25, 2006
It seems Philip Sparke's test piece has found a new audience in Spain of all places.
2007 Oz solo changes
October 25, 2006
The 2007 Australian National Band Championships contest convenor, Marlene Davies, has advised of changes to two of the test solos.
New MD for Willoughby juniors
October 25, 2006
Willoughby Band Announces the appointment of Brian McGuiness as Musical Director of Willoughby Junior Band.
A Grade in SA change format
October 25, 2006
Entertainment concert brackets are to to replace the A Grade Hymn, Test and Stage March at this year's South Australian State Band Championships.
NZSO join Foundation
October 25, 2006
On Friday 3rd November Canterbury Foundation Brass is combining with the brass section of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for a concert entitled "Just Classical".
NZ Test Solo Announcement
October 24, 2006
This anticipated announcement has been delayed for some weeks now, but all will be revealed this coming weekend.
BBANZ require Auditor
October 24, 2006
Polson Higgs have advised they wish to retire as auditors following their outstanding length of service. A new auditor is therefore required.
Hawthorn band awards Life Membership
October 24, 2006
Hawthorn Band Committee has unanimously awarded John McMillan Life Membership of the Hawthorn Band.
Bright future for Hawthorn
October 24, 2006
Hawthorn Band held its 2006 Annual General Meeting on the 19th of October. A healthy turnout of current, past and life members witnessed the 2005/6 team present reports, then hold elections for the new committee.
CNL wins at Lake Macquarie
October 24, 2006
CNL (Cardiff North Lakes) Brass won the Band section of the Lake Macquarie Eisteddfod held Friday 20th October in the Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre, Warners Bay NSW. Winning a trophy and First Place Certificate along with first place prize money.
Brasscast
October 24, 2006
Peter Ryan and Lucas Burns publicise their Brasscast — The Weekly Brass Band Podcast.
Smithills enjoy a triumphant return to Stroud
October 23, 2006
Chris Wormald and his talented band recently made a huge impression in Stroud.
Burry Port put their Secrets on display
October 23, 2006
Welsh contenders to open their doors to show their supporters what the Judges have in store for them.
