News / 2007
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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.
The White stuff for Medway
January 08, 2007
KM Medway Band has appointed the experienced Melvin White as their new MD.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
New accent on Youth in Scotland
January 06, 2007
The Scottish Brass Band Association has appointed Alan Edmond as their new Youth Development Officer.
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.
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 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!
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...
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.
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...
