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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.




Syndey

Report & Results: 2025 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships

April 20 • Sydney City becomes the inaugural Premier Championships of Australia as senior National titles head to Footscray-Yarraville City, Cairns Brass No. 1, Wonthaggi Citizensand City of Ballarat Municipal Brass.


Wobplay

Wobplay offers global opportunities at Euros

April 19 • There will be plenty of advertising opportunities for businesses as part of the comprehensive weekend of live-broadcast action from the European Championships in Stavanger.


Russell Gray

Gray to host double conducting seminars

April 19 • Aspiring conductors can enjoy the opportunity to work alongside Russell Gray in Scotland and Norway next month as he hosts his Conducting Seminars in Bathgate and Askoy.


Siusa

Jena pride at Sousa inclusion

April 19 • Jose Sousa will become the fifth young player from the Jena Brass Band Centre in Germany to represent the nation as part of the European Youth Brass Band.


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


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Sunday 27 April • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 8LA


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Chinnor Silver

April 22 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are recommencing rehearsals on 28th Monday at 11am in our bandroom and we would love you to join us.. We welcome players of all abilities who just fancy a friendly fun blow with cake and coffee thrown in.. Its all free so join us.


Linthwaite Band

April 21 • Linthwaite Band is a 4th section contesting Band , with a busy Summer of engagements coming up, and are looking to complete our friendly team, with a back row 2nd cornet player, and are keen to fill the position as soon as possible.


Chinnor Silver

April 21 • Required Percussion and Bass players (Eb or Bb). We are a friendly and ambitious band and have successfully qualified for the second section national finals and also earned promotion to the 1st section in 2026. Come along and help complete our happy team


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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