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FODENS

Fodens enjoy annual Armagh trip

February 23, 2007
The Fodens (Richardson) had a great time in Armagh during the first weekend of February on what is now an annual visit.


Wessex launches www

February 23, 2007
The Wessex Band Summer School is delighted to announce its new website, in preparation for this years influx of entries for the 2007 course


richard evans

Maestro leads conducting course

February 23, 2007
Richard Evans, one of the movement's most popular conductors is to lead a Conductor's course this August.


james morrison

Win tickets to see the Wizard of Oz?

February 23, 2007
Fancy a night out out in London with James Morrison? Black Dyke are offering the chance to win 2 VIP tickets and a night in a top London hotel. Enter today...


dave danford

Rhythmic Renaissance for Danford

February 23, 2007
Dave Danford, BAYV's talented percussionist is set to launch his Solo CD, Rhythmic Renaissance.


UNITED CO-OP CREWE

Crewe united in Derby

February 23, 2007
The United Co-op Crewe band was a united and happy band after taking victory in the First Section at the NEMBBA Contest in Derby last weekend.


peter meechan

Sky's the limit for Meechan

February 23, 2007
Black Dyke's Composer-in-Residence, Peter Meechan is a busy man at the moment writing new commissions and attending performances of his many waorks.


besses_barn

Besses and Wire team up

February 23, 2007
The Besses 'o'th Barn Band and Bactiguard Wire Brass are to team up for joint concert in Warrington on Friday 2nd March.


Alex Kerwin

Kerwins head home

February 23, 2007
After nearly three years in New Zealand, Simon and Alexandra Kerwin will be heading back home to England where they will settle with their two children Cecelia (8) and Aaron (5).


Shane Foster

Foster for Canterbury

February 23, 2007
Canterbury Foundation Brass is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Foster as Musical Director of the band.


Royal Albert Hall

Regionals 2007: What, where and when

February 22, 2007
If you want to plan your first three weekends in March and attend the Regional contests across the UK, 4BR has the list of what is happening when and where and who is involved from the bands to the judges.


cory

BAYV reverts back to Cory

February 22, 2007
The Buy as You View Band has announced that as of 31st March 2007 it will revert back to it's heritage and be known as The Cory Band.


BRIGHOUSE

Brighouse offer Isaiah 40 preview

February 22, 2007
Brighouse and Rastrick is inviting people to attend it's rehearsal's on 28th February and 1st March to hear Isaiah 40.


Brass Band League

Results: Brass Band League NI Solo and Quartet

February 22, 2007
The results from Brass Band League (NI) Annual Solo and Quartet Championships held on Saturday 17th February.


gothenburg

Gothenburg launches CD

February 22, 2007
The Swedish Band, Gothenburg has just launched a CD and it's preparations for the visit to the Europeans in May are up and running.


UNITED CO-OP YORKS

Co-op gives out awards

February 22, 2007
The Yorkshire Co-op Band has recently been handing out the awards.


Bursaries announced in honour of stalwarts

February 22, 2007
Two bursarsies have been awarded by Janet Blackford of SCABA in memory of her parents.


St Gennys Silver celebrates 100 years

February 22, 2007
St Gennys Silver Band in Cornwall is celebrating 100 years on Sunday 4th March.


RSAMD Brass Day 2007

February 22, 2007
The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama has announced to 4BR that it is getting set to play host to its first Brass Band Day on Sunday, April 22nd, 2007.


Barclays puts brass in at Audley

February 22, 2007
The Audley Band is delighted to announce that Barclays Bank's Community Investment programme has donated £2,000 towards the building of a new bandroom.


Octagan

Yeovil set for more entertainment

February 22, 2007
The organisers of the Yeovil Entertainment Contest has informed 4BR that it's looking to set up another entertainment contest in 2008 for First and Second Section bands.


Stanley Newmarket in mourning

February 22, 2007
The Stanley Newmarket Band has informed 4BR of the death of its President, Mr Bertram Clayton.


Brass Bandy's Bush Bash

Bush Bash Crash

February 22, 2007
It is regret that it was necessary to cancel The Brass Bandy’s Bush Bash for 24 February 2007 which was to be held in Laidley, South East Queensland.


besses_barn

Cornet theft in Salford

February 21, 2007
If you come across a cornet in the near future, check it out to discover its the one stolen from a car in Salford on Wednesday 21st February.


Results: 2007 NEMBBA Contest

February 21, 2007
Success for United-Co-operative Crewe, Kippax, Leicester Co-op and Whitwell are the annual North East Midlands Brass Band Association Contest held at Rolls Royce in Derby on Sunday.




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.


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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