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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...




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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