News / 2007
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Withington writes and produces
September 27, 2007
Allan Withington has been a busy man writing and producing two new musical productions
2008 Regional test pieces and dates
September 27, 2007
The test pieces for the 2008 Regional Championships have been announced.
Evans helps us
September 27, 2007
The Rushen Band on the Isle of Man has just benefitted from a great weekend of tuition from Richard Evans.
Megaband open rehearsal
September 27, 2007
If you want to go and hear a magaband play then just pop along and listen to the Abraham Darby girls and boys.
No more White stuff at Milnrow
September 27, 2007
4BR has been informed that United Norwest Co-op Milnrow and their MD Andrew White have parted company.
Breathing a good idea!
September 27, 2007
Breathing – now that’s a good idea! This was the answer to the first question from the large audience attending the free workshop by star jazz musician James Morrison, arranged by the Brass Band Association of NZ in Christchurch this afternoon.
Waitakere win again
September 26, 2007
Last weekend, The Trusts Waitakere Brass regained the Auckland Bands Association Entertainment Title. The band has won this event three times in the last four years.
No change needed for 2nd Section test piece
September 26, 2007
The organisers have announced that there is no need for bands to change the way they play Darrol Barry's 'Toccata, Elegy and Scherzo'.
Local hero Louise
September 26, 2007
Louise Renshaw has become something of a local hero after being named Teacher of the Year.
Death of Jean Balissat
September 26, 2007
The death of the Swiss composer Jean Balissat has been announced.
Besses head North
September 26, 2007
Besses o'th' Barn have appointed John North as their new resident conductor.
Death of Chapeltown stalwart
September 26, 2007
The death has been announced of David Flather a stalwart of the Chapletown Band.
Newstead Solo & Quartet Contest
September 26, 2007
Details have been announced of the forthcoming Newstead Solo & Quartet Contest.
Treize Etoiles celebrate Open success
September 26, 2007
Brass Band Treize Etoiles celebrate after their latest success at the Swiss Open.
Timperley brew up some extra help
September 26, 2007
Timperley get extra help just in case they have a few more silver pint pots to fill after this weekend.
BrassWind 2007
September 26, 2007
The organisers have announced details of the exciting BrassWind 2007 Festival to be held in Bergen this weekend.
New at Wingates!
September 26, 2007
There is a bit of everything going on at Wingates — froma trip to the USA to a new Nyman recording and even the MD getting something for his conducting...
Stannington win again
September 26, 2007
There is no stopping the Stannington Band — who are on something of a red hot streak of form.
High entries for Leicester
September 26, 2007
There is good news in Leicestershire as their local contest has been inundated with entries!
Rivalry put to one side in London
September 26, 2007
Redbridge Brass and Zone One Brass recently put rivalry to one side for a very special event under the direction of Frank Renton.
Une Promenade Française Pour Woolston
September 25, 2007
Woolston Brass has just completed a weekend “playout” with a difference.
$$ to be won!!
September 25, 2007
This years Lions Blue Lake City Brass Band Festival has received a sponsorship boost from the Mount Gambier City Council.
Tuckwell Finalists
September 25, 2007
The Melbourne International Festival of Brass is in full swing. The second round of the Barry Tuckwell Prize took place today.
