News / 2006
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Adjudicators confusion settled
September 24, 2006
ABBA and organisers difuse confusion after audience informed that judges were to remain muted after results.
Scots enjoy success
September 24, 2006
For the first time in a while the Scottish bands at Harrogate are tasting success.
Gothic delight for St Dennis
September 24, 2006
St. Dennis and MD Brian Minear enjoy the gothic delights of Alan Fernie's set work in taking the Second Section title.
Long Eaton delight at centenary triumph
September 24, 2006
National Third Section Champions have plenty to celebrate after taking the title in Harrogate.
Live: Nationals — Section 1
September 24, 2006
Live coverage of the 2006 Lower Section National Finals (Section 1) from Harrogate, Yorkshire.
Brand to give insight into Judges
September 24, 2006
Geoffrey Brand will give an insight into the National Finals Championship Section test piece, 'Judges of the Secret Court' as part of the Brass Arts Festival at Regents Hall on Friday 27th October.
Live: Nationals — Section 4
September 24, 2006
Harrogate International Centre Live coverage of the 2006 Lower Section National Finals (Section 4) from Harrogate, Yorkshire.
The death of Malcolm Arnold
September 24, 2006
The BBC has reported that british composer Sir Malcolm Arnold has died aged 84.
Results: Nationals — Section 2
September 23, 2006
Results of the second section from Harrogate's International Centre.
Results: Nationals — Section 3
September 23, 2006
Results of the third section from Harrogate's International Centre.
Live: Nationals — Section 2
September 23, 2006
Live coverage of the 2006 Lower Section National Finals (Section 2) from Harrogate, Yorkshire.
Masters details announced
September 23, 2006
A list of the invited bands and the test piece for the 2007 All England International Masters Championships have been released by the organisers.
Live: Nationals — Section 3
September 23, 2006
Live coverage of the 2006 Lower Section National Finals (Section 3) from Harrogate, Yorkshire.
Results: 2006 Canterbury Provincials NZ
September 24, 2006
Under the scenic backdrop of the snow capped Southern Alps four bands marched their way through the daffodils and cherry blossoms of the Christchurch Botanical Gardens.
Weston's World Trip
September 22, 2006
The Weston Silver Band announces details of its new CD, entitled “Around the World in 80 Minutes”.
Contest performance recordings at Harrogate
September 22, 2006
Doyen Recordings are making sure every band at Harrogate will have a record of their efforts this weekend as each band will be recorded for posterity. Get a copy and remember how well you all did!
Fancy taking up conducting
September 22, 2006
Ray Farr has a few places left on his ground breaking course held at Durham University.
New Brass Band Aid CD launched
September 22, 2006
The new Brass Band Aid CD -'BBA Into Africa' has been launched and is available at Harrogate. Get one there!
Ratby get ready for Big Blow
September 22, 2006
Mike Fowles and the Ratby Band are preparing for their 100th anniversary with a big, big blow.
Hard work pays off for Thoresby
September 22, 2006
The Thoresby Band has been very busy of late, but it is all in preperation for things to come.
XLCR steps up
September 22, 2006
Brisbane Excelsior has stepped up the rehearsal schedule in preparation for its series of performances at the Melbourne International Festival of Brass which commences on Monday 25 September until October 1.
NZ maestro visits Oz
September 22, 2006
Ken Young is currently in Australia undertaking some work with orchestras and running courses for conductors.
Rankings: September update
September 21, 2006
Latest 200 ranked bands following the British Open Championships and other contests.
2007 Regional test pieces announced
September 21, 2006
The test pieces for the 2007 Regional Championships have been announced and there are some interesting choices to tackle.
British Open Solo & Quartet Championships
September 21, 2006
Details have been released of the British Open Solo and Quartet Championships.
