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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.




Presto CDs

New partnership link for 4BR and Presto Music

June 2 • If you are looking to add to your classical music collections or those linked to the brass world, then you can do it by a click or two...


Denis Wick

Denis Wick Memorial Concert

June 2 • The life of the iconic musician, teacher, mouthpiece designer and businessman Denis Wick will be celebrated at a special concert this week in London.


Brass Cruise

A Brass Band Cruise with a difference

June 2 • You can enjoy a relaxing trip to three port cities accompanied by the sound of brass next year — or you can join in yourself.


Italian Brass Band

STEAM power boosts Italian outreach

June 2 • The Italian Brass Band continues to strengthen its Roman profile with its latest school link.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


Croy Silver Band - Summer Concert

Thursday 26 June • Holy Cross Parochial Hall, Constarry Rd, Croy, Glasgow G65 9JG


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


RAF Wyton Area Voluntary Band

June 1 • A highly motivated and talented musician with strong organisational skills is required to lead the RAF Wyton Area Voluntary Band as the Voluntary Band Instructor. This is a full time paid position (37 hrs pw)


Croy Silver Band

June 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but we always welcome enquiries for any section of the band. We rehearse in Croy on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:30pm.


Epping Forest Band

May 31 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn.. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year.. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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