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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.




Bousfield

Bousfield set for Welsh appearance

January 30 • Ian Bousfield will head to Cardiff next month to showcase Buxton Orr's 'Trombone Concerto' and Grant Kirkhope's 'KirkFeld Concerto'.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

January 30 • Sandy and Simon take a look at the growing success of day time banding as well as a few things that are good, bad and dodgy in the banding world...


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

January 30 • More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.


BrookWright Music

Major Trade partnership link for BrookWright Music

January 30 • New partnership deal sees Trade Central, part of The Salvation Army's USA Central Territory, become an official distributor for BrookWright Music.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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