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Graham Jacklin

Leicester celebrate latest win

February 24, 2006
Graham Jacklin and his Leicester Co-op Band has been celebrating their latest win at the NEMBBA Contest.


Mark Vause

Vause writes for youth

February 24, 2006
Mark Vause, runner up in last year's NABBC Conpetition has written some splendid new music for brass aimed at the younger end of the market.


Alicia Ludi-Schutz and Trevor Bremner

Alicia nabbed by The Feds

February 24, 2006
Well, not exactly, but she will be joining South Brisbane Federal Band for the Australian Nationals.


4BR shopping: 4 great new CDs

February 23, 2006
Four great new CDs are now available for pre-order from 4barsrest shopping including A Golden Year (Black Dyke), Highlights of the Besson National Brass Band Championship 2005, Chatham Dances (Eikanger) and Hymns of Praise (Leyland).


Salisbury City Band

Salisbury Slow Melody

February 23, 2006
This year marks the 30th Salisbury City Band Slow Melody Competition, and entries are now open.


Queensland Band Association

Qld Youth Brass Band CD

February 22, 2006
The final concert of the Qld State Youth Band was recorded live and CDs can be purchased from Brisbane Brass.


Lawrence family memorial service

February 22, 2006
A memorial service and concert for Sharon and Hayden Lawrence will be held at the Mansfield State High School Auditorium on Friday 24 February.


Melbourne High School Old Boys Association

Bob Dunn Centenary Band

February 21, 2006
The Melbourne High School Old Boys Association is forming an 'Old Boys' band for their Centenary in 2007.


Paul Lovatt Cooper

Cooperman enjoys Brighouse win

February 21, 2006
Black Dyke's Paul Lovatt-Cooper tells 4BNR that he ws thrilled to have won the Brighouse Compositional Competition.


Hobbins to hit another high note

February 21, 2006
Alan Hobbins has been appointed as soprano cornet with the Sellers International Band.


Euro Brass Drachten

Top Dutch

February 21, 2006
The top three Dutch bands are to meet and showcase their talents.


Death of Welsh conductor

February 21, 2006
4BR has been informed of the death of popular Welsh Conductor Bryn Davis.


Pontins

2006 Pontins Youth Brass Band Festival

February 21, 2006
Details of the test pieces and judges for the forthcoming Festival have been released.


Dolce Productions

Advert: Dolce Productions

February 21, 2006
Dolce Productions have been flat out recording bands in the past few months, and have plans to record more — at the Regional Championshuips as well.


Greggs launch youth band

February 21, 2006
The Greggs Band will launch their new youth band on April 1st following on from the success of their other ventures.


Advert: TP Music

February 21, 2006
Something for the LOWER BRASS and something for the CHAMPIONS


Steve Sykes

Lydbrook enjoy a day at the seaside

February 21, 2006
Steve Sykes and the Lydbrook Band recently enjoyed a day out by the dea in Porthcawl by taking home with them a nice wad of brass.


Dave Danford

Double premieres for Danford

February 21, 2006
BAYV percussionist Dave Danford all set for two premieres in March.


Paul Lovatt Cooper

PLC wins B&R title

February 21, 2006
Paul Lovatt-Cooper wins the 125th Brighouse and Rastrick Composition title.


City of Chester

Lions roar at Chester

February 21, 2006
City of Chester benefit from a financial roar from the local Lions.


Jef Sparkes

Co-op start 2006 in fine style

February 21, 2006
Jef Sparkes and the United Co-op Band (Crewe) has started 2006 in fine style and are looking forward to the Regionals with lots of confidence.


Blaenavon boost the ranks

February 21, 2006
The Blaenavon Band has boosted its ranks with new signings and a new MD.


Ellington Colliery NWW

Fernie to take to the waters

February 21, 2006
Northumbrian Water Ellington Colliery Band has teamed up with Scotsman Alan Fernie for this year's Regional Championships.


Rasen from the dead

February 21, 2006
Following the loss of a number of players last year, the Market Rasen Band has risen from thed ead to compete again.


Felling Band

Felling into place

February 21, 2006
The Felling Band has welcomed new faces to the band in time for the Regional Championships.




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


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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