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Archive kept busy

August 22, 2010
4BR’s visit to the Brass Band Archive in Wigan has certainly ensured its curator’s have been kept busy – from all around the banding world.


Whycherley

Wych record for Open?

August 22, 2010
Is Alan Wycherley’s 37th consecutive appearance at the British Open next month a record?


Bridgewater Hall

Exciting line for Bridgewater Hall

August 22, 2010
There is an exciting line up of post British Open bands at the Great Northern Brass Arts Festival in September.


Eastern Iowa

New MD in Iowa

August 22, 2010
Eastern Iowa Brass Band will have a new MD this September.


Barnton caught in the web

August 22, 2010
Barnton Silver Band can now be found on t'interweb...


SWBBA

Closing date looms for Torquay

August 22, 2010
The closing date for the 64th SWBBA Championships in Torquay looms fast — so get your entries in.


Camborne

Cambornecaught back in the net

August 22, 2010
The Camborne Town Band organisation finds itself connected back to the internet world.


Federation of Australasian Brass Bands

FABB to host ABC Forum

August 19, 2010
The Federation of Australasian Brass Bands is set to host the 2010 Australasian Band Composers & Conductors Forum.


St Helens March & Hymn Tune Contest

August 19, 2010
There is a big pot of cash to be won at the forthcoming St Helens March and Hymn Contest – but you need to get your entries in pronto!


Wrexham

Newi change of name at Wrexham

August 19, 2010
Wrexham Brass has a newi change of name...


Sellers

From Little Acorns grow...

August 19, 2010
Sellers International Youth Band has been undergoing a rejuvenation — both on and off line!


Harper

First Brass Band Camp takes place in Japan

August 19, 2010
The first Brass Band Camp in Japan was held recently under the expert guidance of Philip Harperr and Natsumi Inaba.


Hunt

Radio: Sounds of Brass

August 19, 2010
More great music from Silver Anniversary celebrating Philip Hunt.


scaba

Full house for Folkestone

August 19, 2010
There is no more room for bands at Folkestone later this year, as the 'full house' signs go up for their Autumn contest.


Baker gains symphonic crown

August 19, 2010
Andrew Baker's 'Once & Future King' has now gained a symphonic crown.


4BR

4BR Quiz: 5 bottles of top valve oil up for grabs

August 17, 2010
Test you brain in a new regular quiz feature and you can win some neat prizes...


Clifton

California gold rush for Clifton & Lightcliffe

August 17, 2010
Clifton & Lightcliffe are packing their bags and heading west — to the sunshine of California.


Student exams for university bands

August 17, 2010
It is hoped that there will be entertaining exam paper to pass next year for University brass bands...


Whychelrey

Wych is back & blue

August 17, 2010
Soprano star Alan Wycherley will be back at the British Open in September with the band he made his name with.


Collins

Albert Hall hat trick for Bare Trees

August 17, 2010
Bare Trees Community Band is looking forward to making their third appearance at the School's Prom at the Royal Albert Hall under MD, John Collins.


Strata

Strata continues to build

August 17, 2010
Strata Brass will continue to build on their sponsorship with their home builders for another two years at least.


Hunt

Silver for Brass

August 17, 2010
Philip Hunt's programme reaches a significant landmark next month — notching up 25 years of great brass band music making.


Normans deal of the week

Advert: Normans Musical Instruments

August 15, 2010
There is yet another fantastic deal of the week to be found at Normans Musical Instruments.


Maines

Maines direction at Mount Charles

August 15, 2010
John Maines returns to Cornwall to take MD role with Mount Charles.


Smithills

Prom number 8 for Smithills

August 15, 2010
Smithills Schools Senior Band will be making their eighth appearance at the Schools Proms later this year.




EBBA

EBBA drops Challenge Section in 1 year trial

October 14 • There will be no Challenge Section at the 2027 European Brass Band Championships in Montreux.


Elgar

January Area workshops on offer through Elgar International Brass Band Summer School

October 14 • Flowers MD Paul Holland and a leading team of tutors offer Area test-piece workshops ahead of 2027 tests.


John Packer

Death of John Packer

October 14 • The death has been announced of business founder and music industry leader John Packer.


Cory

Wobplay boost from National coverage

October 12 • The recording quality of the performances from York and London also proved to be a winner for World of Brass as well as Cory, Marsden Silver, Harborough, Allerton brass and Wardle Community...


Regent Hall Concerts - Trafalgar Brass

Thursday 15 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 13 • Could you be our next PRINCIPAL CORNET player? and the final piece of our jigsaw!. We are PROMOTED TO THE 1st SECTION in January 2027 as North West 2nd Section Champions of 2026. We are a friendly bunch, have a great mix of ages and sensible mix of jobs


St Michael's Band

October 13 • St Michael’s Band Middleton is a community based non-contesting band looking for players in all sections but particularly cornets front and back row. You’d be very welcome if you are returning to playing or indeed need band experience as a new player


Chinnor Silver

October 12 • We are looking for an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join and enhance our top line.. We are a 1st Section band with a good mix of concerts and contests planned,including a trip to Belgium next year.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday in our own bandroom


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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