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Saynor

Saynor more at BAYV

January 08, 2007
Excessive travel means star tuba player ends association with Welsh Champions.


ABBA AGM looks at adjudicating criteria

January 08, 2007
The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators recently held their AGM where they took the opportunity to brush up their skills on their Performance Assessment Criteria.


Alveley Village set to open doors

January 08, 2007
A once proud and succesful band is on the up again after years of decline.


Grant time for Sale

January 08, 2007
Sale Brass has just received some wonderful grant aid to help them purchase new instruments.


Top troms for Charity

January 08, 2007
Some of the best trombone players in the business will be strutting their stuff for a great cause.


White

The White stuff for Medway

January 08, 2007
KM Medway Band has appointed the experienced Melvin White as their new MD.


Canada

History of brass bands in British Columbia

January 08, 2007
The Vancouver Area Brass Band Society has added a valuable resource on the history of bands in its region to its website.


QLD Youth Band 2007

17 Cornets and 8 tubas!

January 09, 2007
Seating auditions took place yesterday for the Queensland Band Association Youth Band after 44 students arrived at the Ewan Maddock Dam on the Sunshine Coast from over 10 different centres from around Australia.


Top brass to continue in Ipswich

January 08, 2007
One of the longest and most succesful concert charity series is set to continue in 2007 with the debut appearance of the ISB.


Harrogate

Harrogate strengthens the ranks

January 08, 2007
The Harrogate Band has added new players to the ranks in time for the start of the new contest season.


Cranbrook help Children in Need

January 08, 2007
The Cranbrook Band recently helped swell the coffers of Children in Need.


Evans

Evans help us...

January 06, 2007
Richard Evans will be bringing his unique brand of entertainment magic to Wales as he leads the Parc & Dare Band on their efforts to secure the Yeovil and Porthcawl titles.


Dobross

Entries still open at Dobcross

January 06, 2007
There are still a few empty entries for the forthcoming Dobcross Slow Melody Contest — so dust off your lip and start playing those lovely old tunes!


Errata update on Edwin of Northumbria

January 06, 2007
For those who need to know, there is an updated errata to be found on the test piece.


Bodmin mourn loss of bandsman

January 06, 2007
Mike Pickett, one of the most popular bandsmen in the West of England banding scene has passed away.


Edmond

New accent on Youth in Scotland

January 06, 2007
The Scottish Brass Band Association has appointed Alan Edmond as their new Youth Development Officer.


Queensland Band Association

QLD Youth Brass set to go

January 06, 2007
The Queensland Band Association 2007 Youth Band camp kicks off tomorrow with 44 students travelling from across Australia to the Sunshine Coast.


Warringah Concert Brass

Trom boost for WCB

January 06, 2007
Warringah Concert Brass are pleased to announce the return of two fine trombone players after the departure of Tim Robards to Canberra.


Butlins

Butlins extend Booking Discount

January 04, 2007
There is still plenty of great news for the forthcoming Butlins Mineworkers Championship — from Kylie Minogue to Douglas Yeo!


Mead

Mead delighted at 4BR Award

January 04, 2007
Euphonium star is delighted at his latest award.


It’s a hard life being in demand as a player…

January 04, 2007
It must be so hard at times given a choice between between a wet night in Grimethorpe and a few sunny days on a Caribbean beach...


Mount Charles

Duncan/Cutt duo for Mount Charles

January 04, 2007
Andrew Duncan and Garry Cutt are the men set the task to get the Mount Charles Band through to Birmingham and Kensington this year.


Melvin White

White set to celebrate 25th anniversary

January 04, 2007
Melvin White is set to notch up a Silver Jubilee at the Regionals this year — and he will be trying to add to his impressive record of wins and qualifications.


Borders Brass Youth Solo & Ensemble Championships

January 04, 2007
If you want to test your early season lip then get along to the 4th Borders Solo and Ensemble Championships.


Dedication...

January 04, 2007
If you want to raise money for your band then spare a thought for this poor soul...




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

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


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

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


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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