News / 2006
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Rainford appoint Drury as Associate
December 16, 2006
The Rainford Band are delighted to announce that they've appointed Steve Drury as the Associate Conductor.
Champions set for BBC broadcast
December 16, 2006
The reigning National Champions for the Fourth Section, Dodworth M W Colliery are gearing up for a carol service to be aired on BBC Radio Sheffield on Christmas Day.
7.00am performance for Blackburn!
December 16, 2006
Members of the Blackburn & Darwen Band played carols in the front room of a listener to BBC Radio Lancashire this week — the things people do just because its Christmas!
Farewell for DeCinque
December 16, 2006
Midland Brick Brass farewells Paul DeCinque after nearly three years as Musical Director of the band.
Your chance to play with Grimethorpe
December 15, 2006
Following on from the ebay auction to conduct the reigning National Champion Band of Great Britain, you've now got the chance to play with them — so start bidding now!
Hall in a night's work
December 15, 2006
Martin Hall, the principal cornet with Knottingley Silver completed his banding committments before getting to the hospital for the birth of his son.
Nicky’s Encore Performance
December 15, 2006
Nicky Abkiewicz, solo horn player for City of Holroyd Brass, has been selected to perform at Encore.
NABBA releases December Bridge
December 14, 2006
The December issue of the Bridge is now available online to the public. As usual it contains much of the latest news from North America and the North American perspective on new CD's and books.
Advert: Air Bags Available Now
December 15, 2006
Airbags are becoming increasingly popular as a teaching aid and breathing device for brass players. 4BRDU has imported these bags directly from the States and are available NOW.
YBS looks forward
December 14, 2006
With the departure of Professor David King and other key personnel, the YBS Band says thanks whilst looking ahead.
New band in store at Blackburn
December 14, 2006
Exciting times for Blackburn and Darwen Band as they announce the formation of a brand new band in the borough.
Polysteel strengthens ahead of 2007 contest season
December 14, 2006
The Polysteel Band has announced a number of new signings to 4BR as it looks ahead in earnest to an exciting 2007.
AGM outcome for Sydney
December 14, 2006
The Annual General Meeting of the Bands Association of New South Wales Sydney Metropolitan Band Branch, held on Wednesday 6 December 2006 brought about only one change to the Executive Committee of the Branch.
2007 QLD Youth Brass all set
December 14, 2006
Approximately 45 young brass and percussion players from Queensland and New South Wales will attend the Queensland Band Association State Youth Brass Band Camp from 7 to 13 January 2007.
New team for Waratah
December 14, 2006
Waratah Brass held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 12 December and said farewell to MD, Ron Prussing.
Aitken gets Life
December 14, 2006
Greg Aitken was awarded Life Membership of Brisbane Brass at the band's 25th Anniversary Dinner and Presentation evening held recently.
Lingard parts with YBS
December 13, 2006
The YBS Band's Principal Cornet, Stuart Lingard has announced to 4BR that he is leaving the band.
Fun on Midland Mainline anyone?
December 13, 2006
The Midland Mainline train company is having a festive fun day on Friday 22nd December and is looking for bands to join in with the fun. Can you help?
Ireland hold memorial concert
December 13, 2006
The Ireland Colliery Band has recently held a memorial concert and raised money for Weston Park Hospital at the same time.
Wedding bells at Greenalls
December 13, 2006
Early December saw Wedding Bells in Jamaica for two members of the Greenalls Band.
Celebratory times at Strata
December 13, 2006
It's celebration time at Strata Brass with the announcement that their sponsorship deal is in places until 2009 and all this after a good run on the contest stage too.
Old faces back at Ransome
December 13, 2006
The Ransome Band has welcomed back some familiar faces into its ranks ahead of the new year.
Walsh departs YBS
December 13, 2006
Steve Walsh, the principal euphonium of YBS has announced to 4BR that he is leaving the band.
Grant success for XLCR
December 13, 2006
Brisbane Excelsior Incorporated has been awarded a $28,000 grant from the Queensland Government Gambling Community Benefit Fund, in its final round of grant awards for 2006.
Bass urgently needed
December 13, 2006
Glenorchy City Concert Brass are urgently wanting to hire a BBb Tuba.
