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Fendall Hill

New Sop for Waitakere

January 16, 2006
The Trusts Waitakere Brass are delighted to announce the appointment of Fendall Hill on soprano cornet.


Black Dyke logo

Rankings: Dyke end 2005 on top

January 12, 2006
Black Dyke Band will become the first recipient of the World of Brass Rankings Trophy.


BFBB put heritage protection first

January 12, 2006
The BFBB are concerned about the protection of our heritage but also safegaurding the future of the Youth Championships.


Full House at Guild Hall

January 12, 2006
Brass at the Guild Hall is a full house as all 60 places have been taken by the bands.


Brett Baker

Dutch Baker

January 12, 2006
Brett Baker is to give the Dutch premiere of Richard Grantham's 'Star of the East' all on the composer's birthday. Nice that eh?


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Wales set to return to EBBA

January 12, 2006
Just like Gavin Henson, Wales could be appearing in Europe sooner than expected as they are set to return to the EBBA fold.


Royal Albert Hall

Yorkshire numbers up for Regionals

January 12, 2006
There has been an increase in the entries for the Yorkshire Regional Championships as 61 bands prepare for Bradford in March.


Whit Friday faces financial blow

January 12, 2006
With the local authority looking to balance their books (why not cut down on the Chief Executives expenses), Whit Friday faces a possible huge financial burden this year.


Stepehn Mead

Mead to step into the breach

January 12, 2006
Stephen Mead is set to appear with Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) Band at the RNCM Festival of Brass.


Faireys

Faireys and Dykes in town

January 12, 2006
The fantastic work of Tim Mutum and his helpers in maintaining a brass band concert series in Ipswich and raising money for charity is set to continue this year when Faireys and Dyke come to town.


Rushden Windmill

Soft Cell at Rushden

January 12, 2006
If you are old enough to remember Marc Almond and his slightly surreal pop group then you will appreciate the sentiment behind Rushden's latest welcomes and goodbyes. Strange...


St Marys Band Club Brass

Ern Keller 2006

January 12, 2006
Arguably the prestige event on the banding calendar in Australia is the Ern Keller "Band of the Year" and "International Soloist of the Year". This year's event promises to be absolutely top notch.


Katrina Marzella

Marzella becomes new Fairey

January 11, 2006
Star baritone player Katrina Marzella has signed up for Fairey for the contest season opener at the Regionals.


Leyland

New signings for National Champs

January 11, 2006
The National Champions Leyland have announced some new signings for the 2006 season.


Derek Broadbent

Newsome hands over the reins

January 11, 2006
Dr. Roy Newsome has handed over the leadership of ABBA to Derek Broadbent.


Winter Garden

OMOV in Blackpool

January 11, 2006
The team of judges that will sit in the box at Blackpool in March has been announced.


Scots line up for West Lothian

January 11, 2006
The top Socttish bands have been drawn out of the hat for the forthcoming West Lothian Festival — and they must all pay tribute to old Amadeus himself.


Corry

Corry to lead Strabane

January 11, 2006
Jonathan Corry is set to lead Strabane Concert Brass on his return to the Emerald Isle.


Drop into Chets for a chat

January 11, 2006
The famous Chetham School has its third Brass Students day on Sunday, so why not pop to Chets for a chat and find out more...


Williams duo at Ammanford

January 11, 2006
Ammanford Town Silver Band welcome two new players to the ranks for 2006.


Laganvale

Metal boys on www

January 11, 2006
All the right technology has been used to get Laganvale (Metal Technology) on the world wide web.


Len Smith

Tuba veteran calls it a day

January 11, 2006
Len Smith calls it a day after over 66 years of playing with the St. Albans Band.


New Saints in St. Austell

January 11, 2006
St. Austell Band welcome new faces to the band ahead of the forthcoming contest season.


EYMS Band

This week we present EYMS

January 11, 2006
Contrary to some reports, the EYMS Band will be making their trip across the Pennines for their concert at Formby Hall this weekend, not next. Don't turn up late then...


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Welsh tuba seeks new home

January 11, 2006
The sale of three tubas mean that over 50 kids will get a chance to play a brass instrument in the Rhondda.




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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