News / 2006
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Tennants extra at Clackmannan
September 14, 2006
A new conducting team of Paul Kiernan and Raymond Tennant will lead the Clackmannan Band to the Scottish Championships next year.
VCA does Mahler
September 14, 2006
Only one more day before what could be the final concert ever of the Victorian College of the Arts Symphony Orchestra.
2006 Pontins Championships
September 13, 2006
The organisers of the 2006 Pontins Championships have released details of competing bands and much more for their event later this year. There is still time to enter though.
BrassWind set for Bergen
September 13, 2006
The BrassWind Festival organised by composer Tortein Aargaard Nilsen is set to take place later this month.
Shepherds enjoy second place
September 13, 2006
The Shepherd Building Society Band has enjoyed a nice bit of sucess at the recent Hardraw Scar Contest, but had to lose a good tuned percussionist who has joined a choir instead!
Young entrepreneur honoured
September 13, 2006
The budding Richard Branson of the banding world, 7 year old Liam Sweet has been honoured for his fundraising efforts.
St Albans reunion
September 13, 2006
They have been going since 1892, but they are about to get back together for a reunion. Original members are most welcome!
Enderby take National title — 5 times!
September 13, 2006
It may be make believe, but the taste of success is so enjoyable for the Enderby Band on stage.
Generation game at Wincanton
September 13, 2006
The Wincanton Band will be making its way to Harrogate this year with three generations of players in their ranks. Even the mother in law will be there!
Open house at Newbridge
September 13, 2006
The welsh contenders Newbridge (Celynen) Band are set to open up their rehearsal in preperation for the Harrogate Finals.
Fodens set for National eve concert
September 13, 2006
Fodens Richardson Band are to provide the entertainment this year at the traditional eve of Nationals concert at Regent Hall.
Bournemouth take a Pinewalk
September 13, 2006
The Bournemouth Concert Band has been exceptionally busy of late and has been entertaining the crowds.
Tragic death of bandsman
September 13, 2006
The Yorkshire Co-op Band sadly announce the death of Adrian Davison.
Gray set for Hotel outing
September 13, 2006
Russell Gray is set to get the tongues wagging again with his appearance with the Wallberg Band in Switzerland, and you can see what all the fuss is about yourselves as they open their hotel doors ahead of the contest.
Brass Band challenge returns to Addlestone
September 13, 2006
Four local bands are set to renew rivalry on the contest stage 15 years after they last clashed swords.
Griffiths resigns from Elland Silver
September 13, 2006
Morgan Griffiths has resigned his position from the Elland Silver Band.
7th Borders Festival of Brass
September 13, 2006
Organisers release details of the forthcoming festival of brass.
QLD Youth Camp Tutors
September 13, 2006
The 2007 Queensland Band Association Youth Camp tutors and house parents have been chosen.
2007 QLD Test Music
September 13, 2006
The Queensland Band Association has announced the test music for the 2007 QLD State Championships, to be held in Bundaberg, 5-9 April 2007
Brass bands missing
September 13, 2006
4BRDU are shocked to discover that nothing is happening in brass bands across Australia and New Zealand. Could this really be true?
Vienna set for Bergen
September 12, 2006
Philip Wilby's British Open test piece will get its European premiere in Bergen this weekend when Nicholas Childs teams up with Eikanger-Bjørsvik for a Mozart celebration.
Desford joy at Open success
September 12, 2006
The glory days are back at Desford after they claim a podium place at the Open and enjoy a great start to their new sponsorship deal.
Wadsworth resigns over empty chairs
September 12, 2006
The empty chair syndrome is the cause of Kevin Wadsworth's resignation from the United Cop-op Yorkshire Band.
History repeats itself in Padstow
September 12, 2006
History is set to repeat itself in Padstow on Sunday as the St Dennis Band help the launch of the new lifeboat with a famous musical theme tune.
25 not out for Fine Arts
September 12, 2006
Fine Arts to celebrate 25th anniversary with a birthday bash for Malcolm Arnold and tribute to Maynard Ferguson.
