News / 2009
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A newbiggin-ing for Newbiggin
November 11, 2009
A new band has been formed right on the coast in Northumberland — and in honour of its most famous brass band son.
Usk return from German twin
November 11, 2009
The Usk Youth Band recently returned from a trip to their twin town in Germany.
Stedman resigns at Wansbecks
November 11, 2009
Nigel Stedman has resigned his position as MD at Wansbecks Ashington Band.
BiC results to your mobile
November 10, 2009
We will be sending out the Brass in Concert result as a FREE text message.
Leyland set to innovate at BiC
November 08, 2009
Leyland to showcase young composing talent for Brass in Concert assault.
Sex and violence sells
November 08, 2009
Can the brass band movement attract a young audience? It seems it could if it follows what is happening in Italian opera...
Results: 2009 SIDDIS
November 08, 2009
Eikanger makes its a domestic double in Stavanger by taking SIDDIS title for 14th time.
Results: US Open Brass Band Championships
November 07, 2009
Fountain City heads to UK as double hat trick Champions.
2009 Swiss National Championships
November 06, 2009
Final touches are being put in place for the forthcoming Swiss National Championships in Montreux.
Penlee shortlisted
November 06, 2009
Simon Dobson's emotional work shortlisted for British Academy of Composers & Songwriters Award.
Smithills set for Children in Need
November 06, 2009
Smithills Senior Band set to play major musical role for Children in Need.
Weston set for U.S. Open Debut
November 06, 2009
The Weston Silver Band from Toronto, Ontario will be making their US Open debut this week and their first appearance at a major contest since 1996.
Busy times ahead for Fountain City
November 06, 2009
The reigning North American and US Open schedule have a busy diary over the next 21 days (including an attempt to defend their US Open title).
National Youth announce test pieces
November 06, 2009
The National Youth Championships of Great Britain have announced its 2010 test pieces.
The ultimate Full Monty
November 06, 2009
Stocksbridge to strip away all things old to reveal a gleaming new body to attract the punters and players...
Snobbish views on brass bands not dead
November 04, 2009
An article in MUSO magazine reveals that some age old snobbish views on brass bands are still alive and well in the metropolitan orchestral world.
Brilliant Belgium
November 04, 2009
4BR looks back at the recent British Open Solo & Quartet Championships which took place in Dukinfield on the weekend.
ABBA joins conductors for tests
November 04, 2009
There will be an open house policy at the forthcoming ABBA AGM as the judges and the conductors come together to discuss and analyse the 2010 Regional test pieces.
Results: NIBA Championship
November 04, 2009
There was a fine turn out of bands at the recent North of Ireland Championship in Armagh, headed by Championship winners Laganvale.
