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St Georges Hall

High praise for Yorkshire bands

March 05, 2007
Judges praise standard of top section bands at Bradford.


Redhead inspired by Bradford visit

March 05, 2007
The composer of the Championship test piece felt inspired by his recent trip to Bradford to hear his piece performed.


Nesbitt puts in towering performance

March 05, 2007
David Nesbitt delivers a towering performance to lead Stocksbridge to First Section title.


Dodworth

Dodworth secure another Finals trip

March 05, 2007
Dodworth continue their climb to the top with a Third Section victory at Bradford.


Clifton set to enjoy Harrogate trip

March 05, 2007
John Clay and his band are set to enjoy the trip to Harrogate.


Marshall

Double delight for Marshall

March 05, 2007
Black Dyke's Richard Marshall had a pretty good weekend at Bradford despite not ending up with the winning band.


Reg Vardy

Hello and goodbye at Reg Vardy

March 05, 2007
There have been some comings and goings at Reg Vardy ahead of their defence of their North of England regional title.


Bct

Wire in the workshop

March 05, 2007
Stars help bend the Wire into shape ahead of North West Regional Championships.


Portishead

Portishead welcome back old friend

March 05, 2007
Old friends return to bolster Portishead for Torquay.


Verwood

Mother and Daughter honoured

March 05, 2007
Verwood Concert Brass honour mother and daughter.


24 brass marathon in Denmark

March 05, 2007
A 24 hour brass marathon is set to take place in Denmark later this month. Tired lips all round then...


NABBC AGM

March 05, 2007
The National Association of Brass Band Conductors recently enjoyed their AGM in Gloucester.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy lose euph star

March 05, 2007
Reg Vardy's star euphonium Paul Robinson player faces injury lay off.


Results: Menai Bridge Solo

March 05, 2007
The Menai Bridge Band from North Wales recently held their own solo contest — and a great success it was too.


Evans

Evans leads masterclass

March 05, 2007
Richard Evans has just led a fantastic masterclass day with the help of young star Peter Moore.


Woodfalls

Woodfalls open up

March 05, 2007
SWT Woodfalls will be opening their doors on Wednesday to those who want to hear how they are shaping up for Torquay.


Denham

New MD at Denham Hendon

March 05, 2007
Gordon Davies is the new man in charge at Denham Hendon Band.


Burbage

Burbage set for BBC appearance

March 05, 2007
The Burbage Band from Buxton has a lot to look forward too in the next couple of months.


Doyle

Doyle records with Merz

March 05, 2007
John Doyle set to make it into the charts.


Brasscast

Brasscast needs you

March 06, 2007
Brasscast is currently seeking more bands to feature on its successful podcast.


Band Association of NSW

NSW Test Music announement

March 05, 2007
The Band Association of NSW takes pleasure in announcing the test selections for 2007 NSW State Band Championships.


Bands Association of NSW

Callaghan for Committee

March 05, 2007
Well known NSW Brass Band identity, Don Callaghan, has been appointed to the Band Association of New South Wales management committee.


BBANZ

NZ Test Music announcement

March 05, 2007
Helen Hoy, contest manager for the 2007 New Zealand Brass Band Championships to be held 4-8 July , has released the band set test pieces for this event.


Rob Weymouth

Weymouth wins Hannaford Young Artists Competition

March 04, 2007
4barsrest helps choose Rob Weymouth, soprano player for the Hannaford Youth Band, as the Hannaford "Rising Stars" Young Artists Solo Competition champion.


Melbourne International Festival of Brass

MIFB takes shape

March 05, 2007
Merv Collins provides an update on the progress and confirmed guest artists for the 2007 Melbourne International Festival of Brass — 24 to 30 September.




GUS Bugle

Results: 2026 West of England Bandsmen's Festival

June 21 • The GUS Band reclaims the famous Royal Trophy for the first time in 71 years on a wonderful day of music making in the sunshine in Bugle.


Queensbury

Last chord for Lewis at Queensbury Music Centre

June 21 • The double Yorkshire Area title winner thanks MD Chris Lewis after he decides to step down from conducting role.


Frank Mathison

Death of Frank Mathison

June 21 • The death has been announced of the former bass trombone player of the London Symphony Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Foden's

Foden's and friends...

June 21 • The North West Area champion was joined by six friendly bands for a great evening of community music making.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Alder Valley Brass

June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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