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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...




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Phillip Littlemore

GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher


               

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