News / 2006
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Keep your eyes peeled
June 02, 2006
If someone comes along offering you some cheap brass instruments then it may mean they have been nicked.
Viking Invasion
June 02, 2006
It seems our shores have been invaded by the Vikings once more, as Gareth Pritchard and his Skui Brass Band undertake a mini tour. Lock up your daughters!!!
BFBB defends position
May 31, 2006
Following reports by 4BR and comments made on the 4BR comments section by Simon Gresswell, Robert Morgan defends the position of the BFBB.
Double delight for Argyle
May 31, 2006
Rothwell's soprano player had perhaps the greatest thrill of his life at the weekend. All precisley at 1.37pm in the afternnoon.
Reg Vardy go all arts and crafts
May 31, 2006
The Reg Vardy Band recently undertook a high profile concert in the rarified atmosphere of the arts and crafts world.
Roberts happy with recognition
May 31, 2006
Rothwell's MD is happy with the result on Sunday but more impressed with the progress his underated band has made.
Wilton reunion
May 31, 2006
The Wilton and District Youth Band are holding a reunion later this year, so if you were an old member, why not get along and see how you have changed!
Handy Andy
May 31, 2006
All England Masters Soloists winner, Andy Marsh tells 4BR of his delight at winning and the inspiration behind it.
Redbridge raise banding profile
May 31, 2006
For the first time in well over a decade, Melvin White and Redbridge Brass will be the first featured brass band on Friday Night is Music Night on the good old BBC.
Brassed On again!
May 31, 2006
Issue 2 of BrassedOn is now available for those wishing to keep up to date with what it happening in the North West banding world.
Results: Lordsmere Cup
May 31, 2006
Dobcross Silver take the top honours and pick up the first prize in Greenfield.
Results: Friendly Band Solo Contest
May 31, 2006
There was a great turn out for the Friendly Band's Slow Melody Contest after a nine year break!
Knox takes baton at St. Ronan's
May 31, 2006
Alex Know has taken over the baton at the St. Ronan's Silver Band.
Belgium announce set works
May 31, 2006
The test pieces for the 2006 Belgian National Championships have been announced and are headed by Martin Ellerby's Tristan Encounters.
Doctor in the house at Fairey
May 31, 2006
The tuba section of the Fairey Band has been boosted by the arrival of Doctor John Beaumont. No more sick notes to get off practice then!
World premiere in Ripon
May 31, 2006
Tuba star Markus Theinert is set to perform a new Philip Sparke Tuba Concerto in Ripon in July.
New direction for Newland
May 31, 2006
Newland Concert Brass has appointed two new MDs to direct musical operations.
PLC heads Wardle
May 31, 2006
Dyke percussionist Paul Lovatt-Cooper has been appointed the new Head of Music at Wardle High School and has been asked to write a new
commission for the Ratby Band.
60th SWBBA Torquay Contest
May 31, 2006
We have all the details you need to make sure you enter the great contest at the Riviera Centre later this year.
Durham presents!
May 31, 2006
There are tons of things going on in Durham over the next couple of months, so why not go and have a gander.
Bazza back home
May 31, 2006
Darrol Barry and his wife Rachel are back in Blighty for a few weeks to enjoy themselves.
Test Pieces: Tasmanian State Championships
May 29, 2006
The TBL has announced the Test selections and adjudicator for the 2006 Tasmanian State Band Championships.
Results: 2006 International Masters
May 28, 2006
Full results from the 2006 All England Masters International Championship from Cambridge's Corn Exchange.
Live: 2006 International Masters
May 28, 2006
Live coverage of the 2006 All England Masters International Championship form the Corn Exchange, Cambridge.
