News / 2006
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Police help US remember 9/11
September 29, 2006
The West Yorkshire Police Band has returned to the UK after representing the UK at the moving commemoration ceremony for the victioms of 9/11.
Mead on the catwalk again
September 29, 2006
Steven Mead has been strutting his stuff once more on the catwalk in Milan. Its a hard old life eh?
New England BB to perform at Boston's Symphony Hall.
September 28, 2006
New England Brass Band to perform at Boston's Symphony Hall with
Keith Lockhart, guest conductor for "Symphony Hall Open House."
Don Lusher remembered
September 27, 2006
A service of thanksgiving and celebration of the life of Don Lusher was held this week in London.
Maplestone heads for Phoenix
September 27, 2006
David Maplestone is the new MD at Phoenix West Midlands Brass.
Timperley sign Griffiths
September 27, 2006
Euphonium star and and conductor Morgan Griffiths joins the rising forces of the Timperley Band.
Troms set for Tuckwell final
September 27, 2006
The 2006 Barry Tuckwell Brass Prize final takes place on Friday afternoon during the Melbourne International Festival of Brass.
The Death of Fred Hodgkinson MBE
September 27, 2006
4BRDU was informed earlier today of the passing of Mr Fred Hodgkinson MBE.
Columbus fortifies back row
September 27, 2006
John Bierley and John Montgomery join the 2006 North American Champions.
Bruce Broughton to guest conduct Lexington
September 25, 2006
One of world’s finest composers of film music, Bruce Broughton, will guest conduct the Lexington Brass Band in their season opener, on Sunday, November 5th, at Centenary Church, in Lexington, KY.
Mixed fortunes for Regions
September 25, 2006
There were mixed fortuns for the regions at this years Harrogate Finals, with the Midlands coming top of the medals table.
Demands over Holst score
September 25, 2006
There were plenty of opinions expressed on the weekend over the poor standard of the score and parts to the Perfect Fool.
Praise for judges
September 25, 2006
After what could have been a difficult weekend, the judges come out with plenty of praise for their efforts.
Kibworth are no fools
September 25, 2006
John Berryman and the Kibworth Band were crowned First Section Champions after producing an outstanding performance of Holst's Perfect Fool.
Gatt leads the way in NSW
September 25, 2006
At The Band Association of NSW AGM Sunday 24 September 2006 a new committee was elected unopposed.
Victorian States update
September 25, 2006
Marlene Davies, on behalf of the Victorian Bands League, has confirmed with 4BRDU that 23 bands will be attending the State titles this year. Eric Anderson has been appointed Chief Adjudicator and Bruce Armstrong will also be adjudicating some events.
John Stark heads to Columbus
September 24, 2006
Former International Euphonium Player of the Year, John Stark will be traveling to Columbus, Ohio this October and be the featured soloist with the reigning North American Champions.
Western Reserve Announces Concert Themes
September 24, 2006
Brass Band of the Western Reserve has announced the concert themes for the five concerts in their 2006-7 concert season.
Results: Nationals — Section 1
September 24, 2006
Results of the first section from Harrogate's International Centre.
Welsh youth help retain Ryder Cup
September 24, 2006
The young players of the Greater Gwent Youth Brass Band have just done their bit to help Europe retain the junior version of the Ryder Cup.
BBC Radio2 Young Brass Soloist 2007
September 24, 2006
The BBC has released details of the 2007 Young Brass Soloist Competition.
Results: Swiss Open
September 24, 2006
The eyes and ears in the UK may have been on the goings on in Harrogate, but in Luzern in Switzerland the 17th Yamaha Swiss Open has taken place.
Darwin’s evolution
September 24, 2006
Eliot Darwin's evolution continues with victory in the Fourth Section for Dodworth Colliery MW Band.
Results: Nationals — Section 4
September 24, 2006
Results of the fourth section from Harrogate's International Centre.
