News / 2006
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Get the cleaners in!
April 20, 2006
Robert Childs and the Cornish Youth Band Course had a bit of a spring clean this year, all in a very musical cause of course...
Hi-di Heidi at Slaithwaite
April 20, 2006
Heidi Johnson takes over the baton at Slaithwaite Junior Band.
Smithills now on the box
April 20, 2006
Last Sunday saw the start of Melvyn Bragg's 'Twelve Books that changed the World" — from the rules of football to Shakespeare, all accompanied by Chris Wormald and Smithills Schools.
Vizzutti heads US Festival of Brass
April 20, 2006
Trumpet legend Alan Vizzutti heads US Festival of Brass.
Death of Long Eaton player
April 20, 2006
Long Eaton Band announce the death of their well respected player Elma Ramplin.
The Lonely Soldier
April 21, 2006
A poem written for ANZAC Day by Nigel S Towers, Feilding Brass, New Zealand.
Gala Concert photographs
April 19, 2006
Camera problems were the order of the night for us at the Gala Concert. Would you happen to have some photos?
86th Spring Festival
April 18, 2006
All the details of the bands hoping to make it to the British Open this year have been released. We have the names, details and the adjudicators for this year's Spring Festival contests.
Dyke set to entertain
April 18, 2006
Black Dyke has been entertaining at local and national level to help raise funds for some great causes.
Backroom changes at Eikanger
April 18, 2006
There have been major chances in the backroom staff at Eikanger as the Norwegians develop their organisation base further.
Brass and Percussion workshop
April 18, 2006
Simone Rebello heads star Brass and Percussion workshop in Cardiff next month. We have the details.
Your favourite test piece is?
April 18, 2006
themouthpiece.com are updating their last survey to find out what is the brass band movements favourite test piece: Ball or Wilby, Sparke or Heaton then...
New MD at Kirkby
April 18, 2006
Steve Gittings has been appointed as the new MD at Kirkby Colliery Welfare Band.
Thanks from Lydbrook
April 18, 2006
The Lybrook Band would like to thank everyone who paid tribute to their former player Trefor Evans.
Calling all former William Davis players!
April 18, 2006
If you were a member of the former Championship band, and you want to get together to enjoy some happy memories then a reunion is taking place very sson. .
Enderby return from French trip
April 18, 2006
The Enderby Youth Band has returned home after a fantastic trip to France.
Fife Brass Band Festival
April 18, 2006
26 vbands line up for the Fife Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Stars out to help Brass Band Aid
April 18, 2006
David Childs, Owen Farr and Chris Turner are set to help further the cause of Brass Band Aid.
80th birthday celebrations for Horovitz
April 18, 2006
There will be a real celebration at the Royal College of Music next month as Joseph Horovitz reaches 80.
Band raises funds for Velindre Appeal
April 18, 2006
The Blaenavon Band has raised over three grand for the ongoing work of the Velindre Appeal which works to treat cancer patients in Wales.
Elland Slow Melody/Quartet Contest
April 18, 2006
Entries are required for the forthcoming Elland Slow Melody and Quartet Contest. So get them in fast!!
Charity Concert for bandsman
April 18, 2006
A Charity Concert to celebrate the life of Craig Paterson is to be held next month.
Death of popular bandsman
April 18, 2006
The death of the popular trombonist Peter Robbins has been announced by the Otterbourne Band.
