News / 2006
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December 07, 2006
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Cobb wins Maurice Andre award
December 07, 2006
One of the movement's finest young talents wins major prize at international trumpet competition.
Bright future for Becontree
December 07, 2006
Dudley Bright, Principal Trombone of the LSO will conduct Becontree next year with some impressive new faces in the ranks too.
Results: Wessex Brass Band Association
December 07, 2006
Bournemouth Concert Brass headed the prize list at the recent Wessex BBA Contest in Weymouth to round off their season in style.
Edwards makes debut with North Powys Youth
December 07, 2006
The talented Steve Edwards has made his Christmas debut with the North Powys Youth Band.
Emotional farewell at Becontree
December 07, 2006
There was an emotional farewell amongst the jellied eels and mash at Becontree as the band said goodbye to MD Graeme Sheldon.
Agonising for Prussing
December 07, 2006
Ron Prussing spoke with 4BRDU earlier today on his decision to resign from Waratah Brass as its Musical Director.
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December 06, 2006
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Brass Band Aid – in numbers!
December 06, 2006
Raising funds for a great cause is always a question of numbers, even for Bob Thompson and the Brass Band Aid team.
Telford say goodbye
December 06, 2006
The Abraham Darby Specialist School for the Performing Arts will be saying goodbye to their long term MD Wayne Ruston this Christmas.
94 not out!
December 06, 2006
It's not often you get a solo cornet player bringing a birthday cake to band — especially when he is 94 years of age
Prussing departs Waratah
December 06, 2006
Ron Prussing announced his resignation as the MD of Waratah Brass, at rehearsal last night.
NSW Contest Dates
December 06, 2006
The Band Association of NSW is pleased to announce that the
NSW State Championships, 2007, for Brass Bands will be held on 25-26 August.
Daany Victorian Bound
December 06, 2006
Next year, South Australia’s 2006 Champion of Champions Danny Dielkens will be moving to Victoria.
Midland Brick Brass announce new MD
December 06, 2006
After an extensive search Midland Brick Brass are pleased to announce the appointment of Gareth Jones as their new Musical Director.
Morrison and Evans team up at Brighouse
December 05, 2006
Alan Morrison becomes MD and Richard Evans Associate Conductor as Brighouse & Rastrick announce their new conducting team.
No more please!!
December 05, 2006
After asking for potential entrants for their ITV programme, the company producing the show has been inundated and asks for no more enquiries!
Katrina and the Waves
December 05, 2006
British Open Solo Champion is set to fly the waves to the USA to perform with the James Madison University Band.
Grimey auction going well
December 05, 2006
The chance to conduct the National Champions is still up for grabs. Go to EBay and put your bid in now to direct Roger Webster and his mates.
Florida set attendance record
December 05, 2006
The US Open Champions set another record for themselves after cramming in over 3,000 people for their latest concert!
Results: Dutch National Championships
December 05, 2006
De Waldsang light up in Groningen as they take their 12th National title and book their place for Birmingham next year.
Whitburn issue Duncan statement
December 05, 2006
Following his resignation from the Scottish Open Champions, the Whitburn Band have released their own statement to thank their former MD.
BrassedOn3 — out now
December 05, 2006
The latest issue if the popular magazine covering all brass band things in the North West is out now in time for Christmas.
