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Morgan

MBE for Robert Morgan

December 29, 2007
The New Year’s Honours List sees BFBB Chairman awarded MBE.


Wingates

Santa brings sop for Wingates

December 29, 2007
Wingates enjoy a soprano present from Santa as Nigel Fielding joins the ranks.


Baker

Annus Fantasticus for Baker

December 29, 2007
Composer Leigh Baker couldn't have asked for more after a year of musical delights in 2007.


Windcorp

Windcorp celebrate year of achievement

December 29, 2007
The Windcorp Band had a year to remember in 2007.


Sykes

Sykes leads workshop

December 29, 2007
Tuba star Steve Sykes recently led a great day at the 2007 SCABA Annual workshop.


Queen

Mumping for Her Majesty

December 29, 2007
The Stalham Band has recently been playing for a very special listener.


Elland end memorable year

December 29, 2007
The Elland Silver Band has hadplenty to celebrate in 2007.


4BR Band of the Year

December 27, 2007
Who are the players who have made it into the most exclusive band in the world?


Awards

2007 4BR Awards — The Results

December 25, 2007
All had enough Christmas pud and turkey? Then sit back and relax as we reveal the award winners for 2007. Maestro please.....


4br

Christmas Countdown — 1 day to go

December 24, 2007
Done all the Christmas shopping, put the turkey in the oven and peeled the sprouts?


2007 4BRDU Band of the Year

2007 4BRDU Band of the Year

December 24, 2007
Here we go — the 4barsrest Downunder Band of the Year for 2007. See what you think...


4BR

Christmas Countdown — 2 days to go

December 23, 2007
You've read what 4BR wants for Christmas, so we asked someone else what they wanted for 2008 — Kenny Crookston, Editor of British Bandsman


Leyland

Lightning strikes twice at Leyland

December 23, 2007
A story of a trombone player who can't keep his hands on his instrument...


Cory

Cory celebrate

December 23, 2007
Members of the Cory Band recently took time off to celebrate their 2007 year of achievement.


Dodworth

Carols for the Beeb for Dodworth

December 23, 2007
Dodworth Colliery MW recently rounded off their succesful year by recording carols for the BBC.


Aelous

Results: French National Championships

December 23, 2007
One international contest that slipped through the net last month.


4BR

Christmas Countdown – 3 days to go

December 22, 2007
Just who would you want to invite to Christmas dinner? Given the choice this is who we would send invitations out to...


Yeovil

Yeovil announce strong line up

December 22, 2007
There is a strong line up of bands for Yeovil at the start of February.


EBBA

EBBA signs up sponsors

December 22, 2007
Major contracts secure financial future for EBBA.


Besses

Xmas cheer for Besses

December 22, 2007
It seems you can't turn on the tele without seeing Besses strut their stuff!


Ashton

Ashton appoint Whiteoak

December 22, 2007
Carl Whiteoak has been appointed the new MD at Ashton Under Lyne.


Brighouse

Changes at Brighouse

December 22, 2007
Changes at Brighouse as Brass in Concert Champions welcome a nearly new soprano, new euph but lose a solo horn.


4BR

Christmas Countdown — 4 days to go

December 21, 2007
Just time for 4BR to send Santa our Christmas list for 2008...


White

No White Xmas at Redbridge

December 21, 2007
After nine succesful years together, Melvin White and Redbridge part company as band drops out of Butlins.


King

King of Cologne

December 21, 2007
Brass bands are flourishing in Germany, with a little help form David King.




John Wallace

National treasure honoured by RPS

August 26 • John Wallace CBE has joined a very exclusive list of Honorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society.


New PR link to freshen National Championship strategy

August 24 • Kapitol Promotions enters into new partnership with PR Marketing agency Mobius Industries as they also add to their board of directors.


Brass in Concert

Major changes at Brass in Concert Championship

August 24 • Details are released of a strengthening in the governance and running of the Brass in Concert Championship with Brass Bands England.


mUSIC

Mixed news for music provision following exam results

August 24 • The numbers studying GCSE Music shows an encouraging rise, but those taking A Level exams falls.


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Uckfield Concert Brass - Eastbourne Bandstand 1812 Concert

Wednesday 27 August • Eastbourne Bandstand, Lower Grand Parade, Eastbourne. BN21 3AD


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 29 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Chinnor Silver

August 26 • Our COMMUNITY BAND would love players to join us at our next rehearsal on Monday 1st at 11am in our own bandroom.. It's just an extra chance for a friendly blow with cake,coffee and good company.. Does not affect allegiance to your main band


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

August 24 • Principal Cornet. Due to planned retirement. Own band room (no shifting gear between rehearsals), S75 3RF, less than 5 mins fromJ37 M1. Yamaha Zeno cornet for your use. Regular 20+ every rehearsal. Monday & Thursdays 1930-2130. MD GEOF BENSON. .


wantage silver band

August 22 • Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm (both times flexible depending on person).


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