News / 2006
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Rebello comes to Harrogate
February 02, 2006
Simon Rebello set to premiere new work with Harrogate Band.
Attention all Composers
February 02, 2006
The Socceroos need an Anthem — could you write a song to unite Australia?
Victorian MAB Open Forum
February 01, 2006
A public meeting of the Victorian Bands' League Music Advisory Board will be held this Saturday 4th Feb.
Melbourne Honours Brass Auditions
February 01, 2006
Auditions will be held 4th & 5th March 2006 at Melbourne University, and applications to audition are now being invited. Applications close 10th February 2006.
NSW Test Music announced
February 01, 2006
Test music selections for the 2006 NSW State Band and Solo Championships have been announced by the BANSW. "Harrison's Dream" (Peter Graham) is the top test.
Hawthorn's 118th Year
January 30, 2006
Peter Sykes, conductor of Hawthorn Band, plans five major events for 2006 to reflect the rich heritage of the band.
Advert Feature: All Trombones
January 30, 2006
All Trombones has yet another value for money offer for you!
RNCM apology
January 30, 2006
The organisers and Artistic Director of the recent RNCM Festival have apologised for the programme error which saw Black Dyke given a title they didn't win.
Meechan delight at his Snake Eyes
January 30, 2006
Composer Peter Meechan has spoken about his delight at the world premiere of his Mozart inspired Snake Eyes composition at the RNCM.
Sellers gain new resident direction
January 30, 2006
Alan Hobbins has taken up a new post as resident conductor at Sellers International Band.
Nilsen happy at Mozart reception
January 30, 2006
Norwegian composer Torstein Aagaard Nilsen has told 4BR of his delight at the reception of his Mozart celebration at the RNCM.
Gloucester Entertainment Contest
January 30, 2006
The organisers have given us the details for this year's contest in February.
Whit Friday cash problems solved
January 30, 2006
The potential cash problems faced by the Whit Friday venues has been overcome by common sense on behalf of the local authorities involved.
Results: Greater Gwent Youth Festival
January 30, 2006
A great day was had by all at the Greater Gwent Youth Brass Festival. We have a short report and the full results.
Competition with a difference
January 30, 2006
A new competition is to be launched on the internet — all bands have to do is send in an MP3 recording to win the cash.
Changes at St. Austell
January 30, 2006
Lots of changes at St. Austell and also a trip for some out of Pastyland.
Its all been going on at Elland
January 30, 2006
It seems to have been a very busy time at the Elland Band of late!
Youth flourish at Abergavenny
January 30, 2006
The Abergavenny Band are benefiting from an ambitious and succesful youth policy it seems.
Northern All Stars prove a hit
January 30, 2006
Ray Farr and his Northern All Star Brass showed off to over 1000 people at the Sage Centre last Sunday.
Blackley are back!
January 30, 2006
After a very difficult three years, the Blackley Band are back and looking forward to 2006 as they get ready to debut at Brass at the Guild Hall.
Brass Band Aid announce further projects
January 30, 2006
Brass Band Aid aims to go even further in 2006 with its fantastic help.
Tanunda 150th Invitation
January 30, 2006
The Tanunda Town Band (SA) extends an invitation to all bands to share the history of their 150th birthday.
Who were the National winners then?
January 28, 2006
Myth says that history is usually written by the winners — or in this case someone with a bad memory?
Stress!!!!
January 28, 2006
It seems professional musicians are under a great deal of stress becuase of their jobs and they need looking after.
