News / 2006
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Parcing places only at the Academy
September 05, 2006
The Parc & Dare Band are set to perform at the Royal Academy of Music as part of their exciting Electric Brass series of performances.
Miles tells more
September 05, 2006
Steve Miles provides Part 2 of his brass band experiences downunder in his series The Kiwi Diaries.
Results: NZ West Coast District
September 05, 2006
West Coast Brass Band Association Regional contest
Motueka 19-20 August 2006
Results: NZ Wellington District
September 05, 2006
Wellington District Brass Bands Association, 2006 District Contest, 3 September 2006.
BFBB seeks individual bands' support
September 04, 2006
BFBB delegates meeting continues its spirit of forward thinking and actively encourages band members to attend its delegates meetings
MIFB — got your tickets?
September 04, 2006
Bobby Shew (USA), Rex Richardson (USA), Sergio Carolino (Portugal), Randall Hawes (USA), and Festival Patron Barry Tuckwell (AUS) join the Brisbane Excelsior Band for the Melbourne International Festival of Brass September 25th – October 1st, 2006.
Dyke announces in-house composer roles
September 01, 2006
You'll be hearing plenty more of Peter Meechan and Paul Lovatt-Cooper as Black Dyke announces to 4BR their new compositional roles within the Queensbury organisation.
Open house at BAYV
September 01, 2006
If you want to know what Philip Wilby's Vienna Nights is all about, the BAYV Band are giving you a chance to hear it.
Is he buzzing yet?
September 01, 2006
Brisbane Excelsior horn player and ex-CWS Glasgow member, Samantha MacIntyre has given birth to a healthy baby boy.
PLC in media spotlight
September 01, 2006
Black Dyke's Paul Lovatt-Cooper has gained some spotlight in the media ahead of his World Premiere, Where Eagles Sing at this weekend's Great Northern Brass Arts Festival in the Manchester Evening News — 4BR even gets a mention!
BiC to hit 30 in style!
September 01, 2006
Details have been released of the 30th Anniversary celebrations for Brass in Concert in November including the all important draw, a focus on Brass and Percussion and a Gala Concert.
2007 Oz Nationals News 1
September 01, 2006
The schedule, test music, and other important dates have been announced by the Victorian Bands League, for the 2007 Australian Band Championships.
Waratah on Radio
September 01, 2006
Waratah Brass will be playing live on ABC Classic FM’s “Sunday Live” program this Sunday 3rd September, going live from the Concert Hall of Newcastle Conservatorium.
Melody Shines
September 01, 2006
Ulverstone Junior tenor horn player Melody Adams continues her outstanding year, adding to her Tasmanian champion of champions victory a clean sweep at the annual Devonport eisteddfod.
YBS's www gets a makeover
August 31, 2006
The YBS Band's website has had a makeover over the Summer and has now gone live.
Hat-full of signings at Whitburn
August 31, 2006
The Whitburn Band has announced to 4BR more signings than a top-flight Premiership football team on transfer deadline day ahead of the British Open next weekend.
Tattoo highlights
August 31, 2006
Highlights of the New Zealand Army Band's appearance at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo are available for viewing.
The death of Ivor Dodd
August 31, 2006
South Australia’s brass band community lost a much loved and respected member recently, with the passing of Metropolitan Brass’ Ivor Dodd. Ivor suffered a stroke and quietly passed away days later on August 11.
Kew appoints new Principal
August 31, 2006
Jennifer Magoulas has been appointed as the new Principal Cornet at Kew Band Melbourne.
Festival celebrates ten years of Brass at Bridgewater
August 30, 2006
This weekend's Great Northern Brass Arts Festival marks ten years of Brass bands being performed at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall.
SWBBA's Torquay reminder!
August 30, 2006
If you're planning to compete at SWBBA's Annual Championships in November, you've got just over two weeks to confirm your entry if you've not already.
Sounds of the Hudson at Slaithwaite
August 30, 2006
Philip Hudson son of the late Norman Hudson – former President of the Huddersfield Brass Band Association has joined the horn section of Slaithwaite Band.
Brass on Sunday: Repertoire announced
August 30, 2006
If you're planning to go to the Brass on Sundays Gala Concert, the day after The British Open, 4BR has the details of the music that is to be performed.
Sad day for Darley Dale
August 30, 2006
Mark Singleton of Hawk Green Marple Band has informed 4BR that one of his former bands, Darley Dale has played its final concert.
