News / 2006
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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.
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 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 Slow Melody
February 23, 2006
This year marks the 30th Salisbury City Band Slow Melody Competition, and entries are now open.
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.
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.
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.
Death of Welsh conductor
February 21, 2006
4BR has been informed of the death of popular Welsh Conductor Bryn Davis.
2006 Pontins Youth Brass Band Festival
February 21, 2006
Details of the test pieces and judges for the forthcoming Festival have been released.
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.
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.
Double premieres for Danford
February 21, 2006
BAYV percussionist Dave Danford all set for two premieres in March.
PLC wins B&R title
February 21, 2006
Paul Lovatt-Cooper wins the 125th Brighouse and Rastrick Composition title.
Lions roar at Chester
February 21, 2006
City of Chester benefit from a financial roar from the local Lions.
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.
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 into place
February 21, 2006
The Felling Band has welcomed new faces to the band in time for the Regional Championships.
