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RNCM

All that glitters?

April 22, 2010
The National Youth Championships handed out 13 Gold Awards this year, but have the bands been getting better?


BFBB

Trust the BFBB!

April 22, 2010
There is Trust money up for grabs at the British Federation of Brass Bands.


Timperely

Doors close on Timperley

April 22, 2010
The Timperley Band will blow its last note tomorrow as it takes the painful decision to win up its affairs and close its doors.


Sparke

Sparke stuck!

April 22, 2010
Composer Philip Sparke is hoping for a flight, or boat, home from the USA anytime soon — as he wants to get to Linz!


Marsden

Marsden go mad

April 22, 2010
Marsden have been going a little bit bonkers as they raise funds for their Grand Shield appearance next month.


Stannington

The show did go on!

April 22, 2010
Despite the volcanic ash and a hospital visit the show still went on for Stannington Brass.


Holmes

Feast time for Lydbrook and Bristol

April 22, 2010
Lydbrook and City of Bristol team up for a tasty bit of Feasting in Bristol this weekend under the baton of Ian Holmes.


Bon Accord

Bon Accord kilt up for Linz

April 22, 2010
Scots to go native in Linz — and you can hear them in action too ahead of their challenge next week as they put on an open rehearsal.


Friendly

Get Friendly!

April 22, 2010
Get Friendly and get your entries in for their Solo & Quartet contest in May!


EBBA

Travel troubles for Euro bands

April 20, 2010
The volcanic explosion in Iceland is causing problems for bands travel arrangements for Linz — but they are all determined to make it there somehow.


Black Dyke

Dyke to show open Spiriti

April 20, 2010
Black Dyke will be presenting an open European rehearsal on the set work 'Spiriti' on Wednesday 28th April — and its free!


Dewi

Dewi's bridge work

April 20, 2010
Tredegar's principal cornet player returns to Menai Bridge Band to lend a helping hand.


Results: NEMBBA Slow Melody & Quartet

April 20, 2010
There was a fine turn out of players at Derby on the weekend.


Hoover

Hoover's best pick up yet

April 20, 2010
It's been a great season so far for Bolton Hoover Band.


Hunt

Radio: Sounds of Brass

April 20, 2010
More great music from Philip Hunt


Mount Charles

No way to Norway for Mount Charles?

April 19, 2010
Mount Charles wait on the volcano news to make Grenland trip.


BFBB

Time to Move Forward

April 19, 2010
BFBB and ABBA to host Summit meeting to plan brass band future.


Smithills

Smithills focus in on Black Dyke

April 19, 2010
Smithills School Senior Brass Band to share RNCM stage with Black Dyke.


Willebroek

Results: Flemish Open

April 19, 2010
It's a Willebroek Grand Slam in Mechelen as former European champion provides all the winners at Flemish Open.


Wessex returns!

April 19, 2010
The Wessex Band Summer School is returning to its spiritual home after a seven year absence.


Leyland

Leyland's American link

April 19, 2010
Leyland make a Delaware dancing link in USA.


scaba

Results: scaba Spring Contest

April 19, 2010
Victories for Godalming, Shanklin Town Youth, Shanklin Town, Fairlop and Friary Guildford at Hove.


Radio: Time for Brass

April 19, 2010
More great music from Ian Cottier on Manx Radio.


Lofthouse

Lofthouse on the slide

April 19, 2010
Lofthouse Brass are on the slide — and they are quite happy to find themselves in that position too.


leicester

Results: LBBA Spring Festival

April 19, 2010
There was a fine turn out of playing talent at Groby Community College on the weekend.




whit friday

Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday

December 13 • Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.


National Youth Championships

Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships

December 11 • Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1

December 11 • Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.


rules

Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed

December 11 • Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Epping Forest Band

December 14 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Petworth Town Band

December 9 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with an inspirational MD Paula Streeter. Concerts are planned for next year and we would welcome you to join us


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 9 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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