News / 2006
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Duncan Declares!
January 20, 2006
Andy Duncan's new work entitled 'The Declaration of Arbroath' is to be premiered by the West Lothian Schools Band in February.
Premiere postponed
January 20, 2006
The UK premiere of Gregoritas has been postponed by the Yorkshire Co-op Band.
Spitvalve youth development award
January 20, 2006
Australasian band discussion forum — spitvalve.com.au — is providing a cash prize of $500 to a junior brass soloist.
Canberra Competition
January 19, 2006
The Australian National Eisteddfod, Canberra, has this year expanded to include a brass band section.
No noise at Burry Port
January 18, 2006
The ongoing saga of Burry Port Band and a cranky busy body neighbour reaches the news...
Do you want to be a star?
January 18, 2006
Granada Television looks for potential young stars in the brass band world to appear on a documentary.
A Bridge too Far at Hebden
January 18, 2006
Ian Craddock resigns as MD at Hebden Bridge after four great years in charge.
Brass at the Guild 2006
January 18, 2006
The line up of bands has been confirmed for the Preston Brass at the Guild Hall contest — and a cracking line up it is too.
Duguid heads for Woodbridge
January 18, 2006
Scotsman Alan Duguid is the new MD at Woodbridge Excelsior Band.
SLF 5 minute concert
January 18, 2006
South London Fellowship are to host their friends from Australia.
Advert Feature: Normans
January 18, 2006
Mute madness at Normans as they clear out just about everything you can shove up the end of your instrument...
Exotic selections for Bergen
January 18, 2006
4BR has got its hands on the selections the Elite bands will be using at the Norwegian Nationals in February, and they are an exotic lot!
Advert Feature: Music Cellar
January 18, 2006
Up close and personal — the Music Cellar now has testimonials from the satisfied customers
Weeks to wag in Wales
January 18, 2006
Having a trip down to Abergavenny hoping the playing is fine... Nigel Weeks returns to Wales to take the band at Swansea and Porthcawl.
Jackfield to do a West Brom
January 18, 2006
New players come in as Jackfield Elcock Reisen strengthen the ranks for the coming season.
Tong tipped for the top
January 18, 2006
The Tongwynlais Band are hoping to hit the heights after they pick up new signings to keep in time with their busy schedule of 2006 events.
Deadline for Euro Composers Contest
January 18, 2006
The deadline is fast approaching for the entries to be in for the 2006 European Composers Contest. If there is a good tune in you, then why not enter.
New faces at Freckleton
January 18, 2006
There have been additions to the ranks for the Freckleton Band ahead of the forthcoming contest season.
Taking a break — ouch!
January 18, 2006
EYMS top man Steve Rudhall does a Michael Owen. Bet he doesn't get the same amount of sick pay though...
End of era at Tredegar
January 18, 2006
After 35 years of admin work, one of the best committeemen has called it a day.
Fairey's power to Podcast
January 17, 2006
4BR has teamed up with composer Phil Lawrence and the Fairey Band to record the theme tune for 4barsrest podcasts.
2005 World Championships DVD
January 17, 2006
A brand new DVD of Highlights from the 1st World Band Championships is now available. Includes performances by the National Band of New Zealand.
Darebin doubles-up
January 16, 2006
Darebin City Brass is very excited to announce the establishment of an intermediate band called Darebin City Brass — Northern Brass.
