News / 2007
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Victory — after 30 years
November 20, 2007
It was well worth the wait for Rolls Royce (Derby) Band as they claim their fist title in 30 years.
Brass at Canterbury Uni
November 20, 2007
The recent expansion of the performance music degree at the Canterbury University in New Zealand to include all brass instruments, has been making a positive impact in the region.
Richard VIII
November 20, 2007
Richard Evans is crowned for the eighth time at Brass in Concert — and there is no stopping him just yet from adding more titles to his CV.
Cory feature in Brass Factory
November 20, 2007
A new documentary featuring Cory Band is set to be aired.
Bakers delight
November 20, 2007
Leigh Baker has told 4BR of his delight at winning at Brass in Concert — even if it was something of a physical effort this year for him and his fellow campanologists!
Graves digs himself a record
November 20, 2007
Richard Graves put himself about a bit at the recent Leicester Contest — all to great effect.
King gains 'Dream' ovation
November 20, 2007
Professor David King brought the house to its feet recently with a premiere performance of 'Harrison's Dream' with the band of HM Marines in Portsmouth.
High spirits at BMP
November 20, 2007
Hard work and commitment is starting to pay off for the BMP Band after a well earned podium place at Wilkinson's.
Allott Appeal
November 20, 2007
The friends of former player Stephen Allott are asking to help out this Christmas.
Results: Treorchy Contest
November 20, 2007
The end of year Welsh League Contest saw all the prizes handed out to the new champions BTM, Pontardulais, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Crosskeys and Cwmtawe Youth.
Women to play with Brighouse!!!
November 20, 2007
It's going to be Boobs and Brass at Brighouse next year!
CD launch at Vernon
November 20, 2007
The Vernon Building Society Group Band has just released its new CD.
Creetown remember them
November 20, 2007
A group from Creetown Band did their bit to help remember fallen heroes last week.
Norwegian blues
November 20, 2007
Christopher Evans returns from successful concert in Norway with Sandefjord Brass Symposium.
Results: Blue Lake Brass Band Festival 2007
November 20, 2007
This years Blue Lake Brass Band Festival held on November 17 was a great success despite the small number of bands participating.
Advert: Cerveny Euphonium
November 19, 2007
Big Band Instrument Sales, the Australasian distributor of Cerveny and Amati instruments, are very pleased to announce that leading player David Chaulk has chosen to play the new Cerveny VFC EUP 6566 euphonium.
Waitakere Stalwarts Move On
November 19, 2007
Lisa Rogers and Sergio Marshall have announced that they will be leaving the Trusts Waitakere Brass at the end of 2007 after a five-year association.
Paula becomes an Artist
November 19, 2007
Adopted Aussie and Principal Cornet of Brisbane Excelsior, Paula Russell, has joined the Yamaha Artist Relations program.
Results: 2007 Wilkinson Open
November 18, 2007
Timperley and David Evans take the main crown for Timperley at Wilkinson Contest with further victories going to Delph, Dodworth Colliery and Newstead
BBANZ announce test solos
November 18, 2007
The New Zealand National Open Solo Syllabus for 2008 has been released by the Brass Bands Association of New Zealand.
Advert: SHHOT teams with Ash Gittins
November 18, 2007
Ashley Gittins, well known Brisbane Excelsior player, will be in New Zealand on tour 1-14 December with 60 music students from West Moreton Anglican College. Simon Hocking House of Travel has organised this tour.
Results: 2007 Brass in Concert
November 18, 2007
Full results of the 2007 Brass in Concert Championships from The Sage, Gateshead.
