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Skelmanthorpe

Principal Payne at Skelmanthorpe

December 17, 2007
The ambitious Skelmanthorpe Band has announced a new principal cornet player in the form of Jo Payne.


Anniversary celebrations for Brunel

December 17, 2007
A new band has been flourishing in 2007 as Brunel Brass celebrate 1 year of existance.


4BR

Christmas Countdown – 9 days to go

December 16, 2007
Ever wondered how much thought goes into choosing the right name for a test piece? Some composers take the easy option...


wAKEFIELD

Wakefield on the WWW

December 16, 2007
The Wakefield Metropolitan Band are now up and running on the t'internet...


tYLORSTOWN

Tylorstown on right track

December 16, 2007
Tylorstown Arriva Trains Band are hoping to be on the right track for 2008.


Wingates

Wingates set for new year

December 16, 2007
Wingates get early boost for 2008 season.


Rushden

Four players, two and a baby!

December 16, 2007
The Rushden Windmill Band have had a busy time of it over the last month or so.


peter roberts

Roberts bids farewell

December 16, 2007
The great Peter Roberts has made his last appearance with Black Dyke, but if you're lucky, you can see him in action just one more time.


4BR

Christmas countdown — 10 days to go

December 15, 2007
Looking for that something special for Christmas? Over the years a few odd classified ads have appeared in the banding press..


Morley

Deano goes Down Under!!!

December 15, 2007
British banding is losing one of its great foundation builders to the Aussies as Dean Morley sets sail for a new life down under.


4BR

Christmas countdown — 11 days to go

December 14, 2007
A little bit of nonsense to keep you entertained with just 11 days to go. Football and brass bands...


EBBA

European Conductors Competition 2008

December 14, 2007
If you fancy your chances of winning 3500 Euro and becoming the next European Conducting Champion, then get your entry form off pronto...


Rothwell

New signings at Rothwell

December 14, 2007
There has been a trio of new signings at Rothwell.


4BR

Christmas Countdown – 12 days to go

December 13, 2007
How things can change for bands in a decade...


Tuba travel troubles for Les

December 13, 2007
Les Neish may have eventually returned home from the USA, but his beloved tuba took a much more interesting route home...


4BR

Christmas Countdown – 13 days to go

December 12, 2007
13 days to go — and a look at some things that people wished for Christmas of Santa but never quite came off.


Porthouse

Pennine and Porthouse part

December 12, 2007
After 8 fantastic years, Pennine Brass and Ian Porthouse have parted company.


Sterling

Advert: Sterling launch new range

December 12, 2007
Sterling Instruments have launched a new range of 'Concerto' instruments.


Berryman

Band stars with orchestras

December 12, 2007
A lot of brass band players are now enjoying themselves in the professional ranks — led by Andrew Berryman.


Results: West Midlands BBA Open Contest

December 12, 2007
The West Midlands BBA Open Contest took place on the 25th November, where there were wins for Bedworth, Egham, Rushden Windmill and Amington.


Cobb

Cobb set for Cornish Xmas

December 12, 2007
The musicians of the Cornish Youth Band will be teaming up with conductor Stephen Cobb to work off their Xmas pudding this year.


Victorian Band League

Need a better Drum Major?

December 11, 2007
The Victorian Band League’s Drill Advisory Board is very pleased to present the inaugural Drum Majors BOOT CAMP…or how to make your Drum Major spiffy!


4BR

Christmas Countdown – 14 days to go

December 11, 2007
How did 4BR get on with our predictions in 2007 — Did we break the brass band bookies or did we end up like Kieron Fallon?


Conductors Convention 2008

December 11, 2007
The National Association of Brass Band Conductors has a full agaenda for their annual convention next month — so get along and find out more!


BNFL 1994

Heyes set for Oz

December 11, 2007
Brian Heyes from the Leyland Band will be making a whirwind round the World trip this week. He departs Manchester on Wednesday 12 Dec arriving in Perth the next evening at 1830hrs.




Gregson and Bliss

Gregson and Bliss to challenge National Finalists

March 30 • Significant composer anniversaries will be marked at London and Cheltenham this year.


Youth Brass 2000

Report & Results: 2025 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 30 • Youth Brass 2000 reclaims the Championship honours with Shepherd Youth Group taking the Performance title in Hull.


National Youth Champs

Hull ready for National Youth Championships

March 28 • There is a packed day of music making to enjoy at Hymers College in Hull on Saturday with a record field of bands and players taking to the stage.


Breet and Keith

Baker and Wilkinson renew Atlantic connection

March 28 • A 30 year musical friendship has been reconnected between Brett Baker and Dr Keith Wilkinson.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver at the Musicals

Saturday 5 April • St Andrew's Church, Rugby CV21 3PT


Rushden Town Band - Hope Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hope Methodist Church, Linnets Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire NN10 8DE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Under Gaia

Saturday 26 April • Mansfield Palace Theatre. Leeming Street . Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG


Simon Langton Brass

April 1 • Due to forced retirement - Simon Langton Brass (Conductor Keith Demetriou Twyman) has a vacancy for an experienced back row cornet player. Position is negotiable as is a willingness to share your experience with our next generation of cornet players!


Ibstock Brick Brass

April 1 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for a full-time Tuba player (position negotiable) . . Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program, IBB are looking forward to the third section finals 2025. Rehearsals Mon/Thu in Coalville, M1 J22


Ibstock Brick Brass

April 1 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for an experienced percussionist. . . Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program, we are looking forward to the third section finals 2025. Rehearsals Mon/Thu in Coalville, close to M1 J22


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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