News / 2006
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Name change for Gresley
April 18, 2006
There has been a change of name for the Gresley Old Hall Band to reflect their connection ot the mining industry.
New appointments at SCABA
April 18, 2006
Following their most recent General Meeting, there are new faces on the SCABA Executive Committee.
Bands down the Pit!
April 18, 2006
One of Britain's World Heritage sites will reverberate to the sound of brass this year.
Choir’s and Band on Cue
April 18, 2006
Wingates team up with their local Male Voice Choir to produce a new CD.
New contest at Chesterfield.
April 18, 2006
A new battle of the bands is set to take place in Chesterfield later this year.
Enfield set to return to 1984
April 18, 2006
The Enfield Citadel Band are doing a bit of musical time travelling with a re-release of their 1984 CD Kaleidoscope.
Sellers Youth look forward
April 18, 2006
Mark Bousie and his up and coming young players at Sellers Youth have plenty to be cheerful about — and look forward to.
Aitken heads to Belfast
April 18, 2006
Australian trombonist, Greg Aitken, to assist Leyland Band at the upcoming EBBA contest in Belfast.
New signings at Hawthorn
April 18, 2006
Hawthorn Band has signed eight new players and Joshua Rogan moves to Soprano.
Brass in the Parks
April 17, 2006
Like a delicious progressive dinner, bands of the Wellington District served up a feast of band music at several parks around the region.
Triumphant Brisbane contest
April 17, 2006
The 2006 Australian Nationals have come and gone. At the risk of sounding like an IOC President, these were best ever!
Results: Australian National Band Championships
April 15, 2006
Results of A Grade, B Grade, C Grade, D Grade, Junior A Grade and Junior C Grade. Detailed results to follow.
Results: Oz Champion of Champions
April 13, 2006
Mason Elliot and Jennifer Magoulas have taken out the 2006 Australian Champion of Champion events.
Results: Oz Nationals Ensembles
April 13, 2006
Results of Open and Junior Quartet and Quintet sections, Thursday 13th April, 2006.
Results: Oz Nationals Solos
April 13, 2006
Results of the brass and percussion solo sections from the 2006 Australian National Band Championships in Brisbane.
Japanese set up new Association
April 11, 2006
A new Japanese Brass Band Directors Association has been set up to help develop banding in the land of the rising sun.
Xeno Cornet winner!
April 11, 2006
The winner of the fantastic Normans Xeno Cornet Copetition has been announced and will be getting his brilliant prize as soon as it an be deleivered!
Gladstone Kicks off Harbour Festival
April 10, 2006
Rain ceased just in time last Sunday for the City of Gladstone to officially launch its Annual Harbour Festival with a street parade.
National double for Gray
April 10, 2006
Russell Gray adds yet another National title to his ever expanding CV of wins.
Williams treble delight
April 10, 2006
Alun F Williams had the opportunity to celebrate a rare treble at the National Championships on the weekend with two family awards to go with the big one for his band.
Smashing Smithills
April 10, 2006
Chris Wormald leads his troops to yet more success at the Nationals by winning the Schools Championship.
Welsh wonders take County honours
April 10, 2006
Gwyn Evans and his band of Welsh wonders take the top honours in the County National Championships.
Winning debut for Marshall and Mount Charles
April 10, 2006
Richard Marshall got his conducting career off to a winning start by directing Mount Charles to victory in the Community Section of the National Youth Championships.
Double Gold for Telford
April 10, 2006
Abraham Darby return from Manchester with a double gold for their excellent efforts.
2006 Tameside Whit Friday — Venues
April 10, 2006
The list of venues, starting times, contact details and prize money on offer in Tameside has been announced, and a big pot of dosh is on offer for the best bands on the day.
