News / 2007
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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.
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 on the WWW
December 16, 2007
The Wakefield Metropolitan Band are now up and running on the t'internet...
Tylorstown on right track
December 16, 2007
Tylorstown Arriva Trains Band are hoping to be on the right track for 2008.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Pennine and Porthouse part
December 12, 2007
After 8 fantastic years, Pennine Brass and Ian Porthouse have parted company.
Advert: Sterling launch new range
December 12, 2007
Sterling Instruments have launched a new range of 'Concerto' instruments.
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 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.
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!
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!
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.
