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Besses

Besses delight the Welsh

October 17, 2006
Besses o' th' Barn recently popped over Offa's Dyke to delight the Welsh at Rhosllanerchrugog. Bet the bus driver didn't ask anyone for directions to get there then...


cAROL bLAYCOCK

Gloria, Gloria!

October 17, 2006
The Morecombe Band has been enjoying the delights of tredding the boards of late with their ace flugel player Carol Blaycock the real star of the show.


Sam Minshall

China here I come!

October 17, 2006
14 year old Samantha Minshall is set to fly off to China with the National Children's Orchestra on what promises to be a trip of a lifetime.


Kingdom Brass

Results: Fife Charities Contest

October 17, 2006
Kingdom do their bit for Charities as they are crowned champions in Fife.


David Hirst

Ours is a treble

October 17, 2006
David Hirst and Strata Brass celebrate a treble contest success after their recent wins at Ruffird, Lakeside and Bolsover.


Brass Band Aid

Brass 4 Brass raises over £2K

October 17, 2006
A fantastic event raised over £2,000 for Brass Band Aid.


Passing of Lt Col John Archibald

October 17, 2006
The death of Lt Col John Archibald has been announced by the South London Fellowship Band.


Results: Long Eaton Solo & Quartet

October 17, 2006
A great day out was had by everyone at Long Eaton as they put on a cracking solo and quartet contest.


Bellshill

Aspects of Xmas for Bellshill SA

October 17, 2006
Bellshill Salvation Army Band records 2 CD's in time for the Christmas rush!


New players flock to Shepherd

October 17, 2006
Three new players join the Shepherd Building Group Band.


Jaguar

Jaguar set for transatlantic contests

October 17, 2006
Jaguar (Coventry) Band are getting ready for contests on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean in the next month as they prepare for the Nationals in London and the US Open in Chicago.


Results: Huddersfield Youth Contest.

October 17, 2006
A great day out was had by all at the recent Huddersfield Youth Contest, where Dobcross Youth came away with the honours.


Stolen!

October 17, 2006
If someone offers you a dodgy baritone then beware — it isn't kosher.


2006 Blue Lake Festival

Numbers down for Mt Gambier

October 17, 2006
The annual Blue Lake City Brass Band Festival will proceed this year on the 18th & 19th of November with the participation of 9 Brass Bands.


Tasmanian Bands League

Results: 2006 Tasmanian Championships

October 17, 2006
Held over the weekend 14-15 October, the 2006 Tasmanian Championships involved 7 brass bands and 4 concert bands and was held in Hobart.


Victorian Bands League

Wendouree a winner

October 17, 2006
The 2007 Victorian Championships will be held 11-12 August, at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, Ballarat.


VBL

Latrobe use unregistered player

October 16, 2006
Latrobe City Brass Band were not awarded points in the D Grade section at this years Victorian Championships held over the weekend.


Leighton Rich

Death of Leighton Rich MBE

October 15, 2006
4BR has been informed of the death of the popular musician and educator, Leighton Rich MBE.


New and old faces return to Lewis Merthyr

October 15, 2006
The hard working Lewis Merthyr Band welcome back some new and slightly older faces to the ranks.


Changes to Brass Encounters

October 15, 2006
The popular radio and internet programme Brass Encounters has undergone a few changes.


Enderby

New PC at Enderby

October 15, 2006
The Enderby Band welcome Ian Dickman as their new Principal Cornet.


EYMS Band

In at the Deep end for EYMS

October 15, 2006
The EYMS Band has just released its latest CD a real subterranean feel with its title track, 'The Deep'.


Enfield Citadel

Plenty of comings and goings at Enfield Citadel

October 15, 2006
The Enfield Citadel Band has been very biusy of late with plenty of movement in the ranks.


Stephen Roberts

Roberts commission set for Sandwell

October 15, 2006
The Sandwell Wind and Brass Festival is set to premiere a new work by Stephen Roberts called World Dances.


NIBA logo

89th Championship of Ireland Contest

October 15, 2006
The bands are gearing up for the 89th running of the Championship of Ireland Contest later this month in Belfast.




John Wallace

Festival tribute to Wallace

August 5 • The musical legacy of John Wallace CBE will be marked by the cooperation band and a host of leading Scottish ensembles as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.


Will Norman

Tredegar welcomes Norman return

August 5 • Will Norman returns to the flugel horn seat at Tredegar Band.


Cerys

New flugel adds to Cory summer signings

August 5 • Cerys Nicholson completes a hat-trick of signings at Welsh champion.


Ellie Watson

Social media boost for York Nationals

August 5 • Ellie Watson will be on hand in York to help boost the social media profile of the competing bands and the event as a whole.


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 5 • Brunel Brass is looking for a SOLO HORN to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Wantage Silver Band

August 5 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) are looking for a BACK ROW CORNET player to complete the band. As current Welsh Open Champions and being placed third in Stevenage, it's an exciting time to join the band with a fantastic schedule of concerts coming up.


Alder Valley Brass

August 4 • Alder Valley Brass, an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band seek a BBb bass . We rehearse Mon & Thu 8-10pm in Farnham. New MD Ollie Hallstead-Brooks starts with us in September. Come and join the team!


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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