News / 2012
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Scotland announces Euro composers
November 02, 2012
Two new works from Rory Boyle and Josiah Walters will test the bands in Perth in 2014.
Remember, Remember the 5th of November!
November 02, 2012
Especially if you are a student brass player as that's the opening date for entries for UniBrass 2013.
Wallace captivates Scottish delegates
November 02, 2012
Professor John Wallace was a captivating keynote speaker at the recent SBBA Annual Conference.
Advert: John Packer Ltd
November 01, 2012
The brilliant new Rath R400 trombone is now available — and John Packer in Torquay is the place to get to grips with it first!
Replacement parts and score for Butlins
November 01, 2012
Replacement parts and score for 'In Memoriam' to be issued by publishers for Pennine Music for Butlins Second Section test piece.
Registry responds to Kapitol stance
November 01, 2012
The British Brass Band Registry issues its response to Kapitol's latest registration stance.
Advert: John Packer Ltd
October 31, 2012
John Packer will be down enjoying the Riviera on Saturday — so why not come along and see what we have to offer in Torquay.
Siddis entertainment set for streaming
October 31, 2012
The premier Norwegian entertainment contest will be streamed live from the brand new Stavanger Concert Hall this weekend.
Advert: Glyn Williams Music
October 31, 2012
Get along to the massive Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest this weekend to get your hands on some brilliant Glyn Williams deals.
Shipston reward remarkable quintet
October 31, 2012
Five stalwart players receive long service awards for over 250 years of dedication to the brass band movement.
Talented duo at Carlton Main
October 31, 2012
A talented cornet and trombone duo will make their debuts with Carlton Main at Brass in Concert.
Death of Harry Mather
October 31, 2012
The death has been reported of one of the great euphonium players of the 20th century — Harry Mather.
Kapitol takes definitive stance on National registration
October 30, 2012
Kapitol hammers out the registry rules for 2013 Nationals.
Draws made for Scottish Open
October 30, 2012
The various draws for the Scottish Open, Challenge Shield, Cup and Youth Championships have been made for the Perth event.
Lippeatt and O'Connor accept ABBA action
October 30, 2012
Stan Lippeatt and Graham O'Connor accept ABBA recommendations.
Wales set to take next democratic step
October 30, 2012
Brass Band Forum Wales Chairman Iestyn Davies tells 4BR that new discussion paper seeks definitive action.
Spooky twin tubas for City of Bristol
October 30, 2012
A slightly spooky twist of coincidence has happily led to two new tuba players coming to City of Bristol Band — from California.
Death of Hans Werner Henze
October 28, 2012
The composer who brought 'Ragtimes and Habaneras' to the brass band world has died in Germany.
World Rankings: October update
October 28, 2012
Historic double sends Foden's to the top of the rankings.
Advert: Sterling Musical Instruments
October 27, 2012
Soaring demand as Sterling provides double champions with the best instruments to create history.
Not all quiet on the North West Front
October 27, 2012
The North West Area Brass Band Association set to oppose Kapitol by putting foot in British Brass Band Registry camp.
National Youth set to shine at BiC
October 27, 2012
Bramwell Tovey will lead the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain at the Brass in Concert weekend in Gateshead.
Levern seek Co-op divi
October 27, 2012
Levern Valley Community Brass to hold a workshop afternoon with Co-operative Funeralcare and Dr Nicholas Childs.
Atkinson calls it a day
October 27, 2012
Derek Atkinson retires after a lifetime of service to the banding movement.
New orchestra to offer youthful opportunities
October 27, 2012
The FWVM Orchestra is set to offer great opportunities for young performers — percussion to brass included.
