News / 2006
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Non-stop conducting for Gerasi
August 25, 2006
The popular Michael Gerasi is a popular man when it comes to conducting these days as he takes on some additional roles whilst still at the helm of BB Central Florida.
Army beckons for Goldenboy
August 25, 2006
Gareth Wynne, nicknamed Goldenboy by his colleagues at the BT Band is bidding a fond farewell as he starts a career in the Army.
Jubiliation and thanks at Shirland
August 25, 2006
Shirland Welfare Training Band has been celebrating the success of some its players after their recent A-level results and thanks them whole-heartedly for their service as they head for universities around the UK.
Exmouth Festival 2006
August 25, 2006
Originally intended as a one off Millennium event, the Exmouth Brass Band Festival is now, due to it’s immense popularity, an annual event and this year’s is the seventh to be organised by the South West Brass Band Association.
Results: 2006 NSW State Titles
August 27, 2006
Full results from the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.
LEGENDARY MUSICIAN MAYNARD FERGUSON DIES
August 25, 2006
Grammy Nominated Trumpeter Known Maynard Ferguson dies at age 78.
Rushworth takes Grimey hotseat
August 24, 2006
The talented William Rushworth is the new Principal Horn of the Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) Band following the departure of Sandy Smith.
Wingates to showcase young talent
August 24, 2006
Wingates are to feature Peter Moore and Matthew White as their Guest Soloists at the opening concert of the 2006 Great Northern Brass Arts Festival.
Morrison's blueprint to be implemented
August 24, 2006
Alan Morrison's blueprint on adjudication has been given the green-light by the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Becontree back on-line
August 24, 2006
If you want to find out what's going on at Becontree you can now do so after they've come back on-line.
Ulverstone Awards Night
August 24, 2006
Ulverstone Municipal Band celebrated another successful year with their Annual Dinner and presentation night held last Saturday at the Ulverstone band rooms.
Bandstand Brass in Cornwall
August 23, 2006
The Cornwall Brass Band Association is holding an afternoon of popular music in Falmouth on Sunday 3rd September.
Austin puts his powers into admin
August 23, 2006
Austin Davies, the popular Eb Bass player with Buy As You View, is to to become the new Band Manager having taken the decision to step down as a player due to his increased administrative duties.
Up up and away!
August 23, 2006
Not quite NASA but the Armagh Planetarium had a feel for everything connected with Space as it hosted a concert by Ballyduff Silver Band as part of a 'Spaced Out' theme day.
New faces arrive at Tredegar
August 23, 2006
Tredegar Town has informed 4BR of its latest additions to the ranks that includes Dewi Griffiths who returns to his naitive Wales.
Cairns set to dominate
August 23, 2006
Cairns Brass is set to dominate this years Northern Zone Festival being held in Cairns this coming weekend, having 44 out of a total of 65 entries in the solo and band events.
Melbourne ensembles unite
August 23, 2006
Victoria Welsh Choir and Hawthorn Band present "A Night to Sing". Join these two fine Melbourne musical ensembles for a night of song, performing together and individually.
More Poles Apart
August 23, 2006
The 'dynamic duo' of Alexandra Kerwin and Riki McDonnell are soon to head across the Tasman to perform this time in Perth, as part of their Poles Apart series of concerts across Australia and New Zealand.
DiMartino in Sydney
August 23, 2006
Barker College is holding a Masterclass and concert featuring American trumpet and cornet virtuoso Professor Vincent DiMartino with some of the Barker College Ensembles, on Tuesday 12 September 2006. This is an opportunity to hear an exceptional talent.
Commonwealth has new associate conductor
August 23, 2006
Anita Cocker Hunt brings her brass band experience to the Commonwealth Brass Band and Indiana University Southeast.
TBDBITL has a busy summer
August 23, 2006
The TBDBITL Alumni Active Band perform all across Ohio in busy summer
Household set for Bridgewater
August 22, 2006
The Household Troops Band return to the Great Northern Brass Arts Festival at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall a week on Saturday where they will perform a set programme during the day and a marching display prior to the Gala Concert.
Pope departs Stourport
August 22, 2006
Barry Pope has resigned his position with the Stourport on Severn Brass Band with immediate effect.
New home for the Georgia Brass Band
August 21, 2006
The brand new Dozier Centre for the Performing Arts in Kennesaw, GA will be the new home for the Georgia Brass Band.
