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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.


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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.


John Wallace

Wallace captivates Scottish delegates

November 02, 2012
Professor John Wallace was a captivating keynote speaker at the recent SBBA Annual Conference.


John Packer

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!


Butlins

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.


Albert Hall

Registry responds to Kapitol stance

November 01, 2012
The British Brass Band Registry issues its response to Kapitol's latest registration stance.


John Packer

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.


Stavanger Concert Hall

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.


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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 quintet

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.


Carlton Main

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.


Harry Mather

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.


Albert Hall

Kapitol takes definitive stance on National registration

October 30, 2012
Kapitol hammers out the registry rules for 2013 Nationals.


sbba

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.


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Lippeatt and O'Connor accept ABBA action

October 30, 2012
Stan Lippeatt and Graham O'Connor accept ABBA recommendations.


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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.


City of Bristol in 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.


Hans Werner Henze

Death of Hans Werner Henze

October 28, 2012
The composer who brought 'Ragtimes and Habaneras' to the brass band world has died in Germany.


Foden's in action at the RAH

World Rankings: October update

October 28, 2012
Historic double sends Foden's to the top of the rankings.


Richard Poole

Advert: Sterling Musical Instruments

October 27, 2012
Soaring demand as Sterling provides double champions with the best instruments to create history.


rEGISTRY

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.


Bram Tovey in action

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.


Co-op at British Open

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.


Derek Atkinson

Atkinson calls it a day

October 27, 2012
Derek Atkinson retires after a lifetime of service to the banding movement.


Percussion

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.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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