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Richard Grantham

Students put through their paces

March 07, 2006
This weekend Richard Grantham will be leading the students of Durham University through their paces on a bit of Latin inspired homework.


St. Stythians

St. Stythians put their Images on show.

March 07, 2006
The St. Stythians Band are putting their Images on show with an open rehearsal next week. So go along and check out what all the fuss has been about.


Shuffling at Launceston

March 07, 2006
Launceston Band are shufflinh their pack ahead of Torquay. Go on, pick a card...


Dick the Stick

Dick the Stick available in Oz

March 07, 2006
Dick the Stick, autobiography of world-renowned conductor, Richard Evans, is now available in Australia. A must have for all conductors. Grab your own personal copy.


Jedforest welcome HRH

March 07, 2006
For the second time in five years, the Jedforest Band will welcome HRH the Princess Royal. Wonder if they can sign here up in time for the Areas?


Abergavenny Band

New PC at Abergavenny

March 07, 2006
Welsh contenders gain a new top woman in time for the Areas at Swansea


lochgelly

Recruits at Lochgelly

March 07, 2006
Scots contenders fill the ranks ahead of their area showdown this week.


Hawthorn Band

History, Vision & Imagination

March 07, 2006
Hawthorn Band (Melbourne) presents a tantalising program of fine music from the original and classical repertoire.


Brass Bands' Association of New Zealand

NZ Championships Test Music

March 07, 2006
Test music has been annonced for the NZ National Band Championships, to be held in Dunedin 5th to 9th July 2006.


Mt Gambier's Blue Lake

Blue Lake Brass Band Festival

March 07, 2006
Planning is underway for the 2006 Blue Lake Brass Band Festival in Mt Gambier.


Victorian Bands' League

Date change for Vic States

March 06, 2006
Stop press — get out your white-out and note this change!


Bendigo Competitions Society Inc.

Bendigo Comp set for June

March 06, 2006
The Bendigo Competition will be held on the weekend of June 3rd & 4th 2006.


Warriparinga Brass

Snatch a grand from Marion

March 06, 2006
Marion City Band and Warriparinga Brass have announced their 2006 scholarships. $1,000 to be snapped up!


Australian National Eisteddfod

Australian National Eisteddfod

March 06, 2006
Entries for the Australian National Eisteddfod in Canberra are closing soon.


4BRDU

Downunder tops 10,000

March 06, 2006
Thanks to our ever-growing readership, 4BRDU topped 10,000 page views for last week.


Elite Tours

Advert: Band Tour Guru

March 06, 2006
Jeff Park from Elite Tours on the Sunshine Coast is more than just your friendly bus driver.


St George's Hall, Bradford

Results: Yorkshire Regionals [Sun]

March 05, 2006
Results from the 2006 Yorkshire Regional Championships from Bradford's St George's Hall. Championship, Second and Third sections.


St George's Hall, Bradford

Results: Yorkshire Regionals [Sat]

March 04, 2006
Results from the 2006 Yorkshire Regional Championships from Bradford's St George's Hall. First and Fourth sections.


Normans

Win a Xeno!

March 02, 2006
The response so far has been tremendous, but if you haven't got your entry in yet, then check it out either on 4BR or at Bradford at the Normans Trade Stand.


Joh Pickard

Pickard delighted at Eden response

March 02, 2006
Dr John Pickard's fantastic 'Eden' has been picking up plaudits and prizes throughout the UK and Europe, much to the delight of the composer.


Virtusoi

Advert: Virtuosi

March 02, 2006
Its going to be a busy few weeks at the Areas for the guys at Virtuosi. So why not go along and ask them about their deals.


Fairey Band

Fairey's open Journey

March 02, 2006
The Fairey Band will be having an open rehearsal ahead of its North West Area attempt to win over the judges on Journey to the Centre of Earth.


Chris Wormald

New ITV1 recording For Smithills

March 02, 2006
Chris Wormald and his band have been busy once again in the ITV studios with Lord Bragg no less.


Leyland

Leyland team up with the Jones Boyo

March 02, 2006
Its all going to be walking in the air for Leyland as they get set to team up with the old Welsh warbler after the areas.


Alan Fernie

Fernie takes the Chair

March 02, 2006
Composer Alan Fernie has become the new Chairman of the Scottish Borders Brass Band Association.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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