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Cory

Cory opt for youthful development

December 19, 2012
Cory look to the future with announcement of new Youth Band.


United we stand

You only sing when you're winning...

December 19, 2012
Sir Alex leads the singing as the Manchester United Supporters Band provide the festive entertainment at Old Trafford.


Tredegar in action

New additions and roles at Tredegar

December 19, 2012
New players and a new addition to the conducting team at Masters champion.


Student break for MD

December 19, 2012
Jeremy Meddows-Taylor ends his student association with Cardiff University Brass Band in fine style.


City of Coventry

Death of Pat Hussey

December 19, 2012
The death has been announced of former City of Coventry player Pat Hussey.


BBE logo

Enter but do not register says BBE

December 18, 2012
Brass Bands England urges English bands to enter Regional Championships but not to register with BBP in the process.


Chalford Band

Dedication and delight for Chalford

December 18, 2012
There were great memories and plenty of great playing on show from the combined Chalford forces in Stroud recently — including a fairytale finish.


English National

English National invitations sent to bands

December 18, 2012
The top 10 ranked English bands have been sent their invitations to compete at the English National Championships.


Brass Factor

Report & Results: 2012 Brass Factor

December 18, 2012
The recent Brass Factor contest in Holmfirth really showed just where the best of British really can be found.


Instruments

Santa brings Scotland an extra million in his instrument sack

December 18, 2012
Scottish schools to get extra £1m for musical instruments.


UniBrass

2013 UniBrass draw revealed

December 18, 2012
The student bands taking part in the 2013 UniBrass contest now know if they have to get up before Countdown to take part in the great 2013 event.


James McLeod

McLeod takes over from Musson at Leyland

December 18, 2012
Young euph star James McLeod takes over from high flying Lewis Musson at Leyland.


Score

Test Piece workshop reminder

December 18, 2012
The joint ABBA/NABBC Test Piece Workshop will take place on January 6th — so make sure you get along to Baliff Brdige.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

December 18, 2012
More fine festive music to get you into the Christmas spirit from Chris Helme


Bedworth

Midlands confirm BBP Registry for Area entry

December 17, 2012
The Midlands Regional Committee inform bands that they must be signed up with the Brass Band Players Registry to compete at 2013 Area contest.


Stevenage

London confirms BBP Registry requirement

December 16, 2012
Bands wishing to take part in the London & Southern Counties Regional Championship need to be signed by with the Brass Band Players Registry.


Torquay

West of England Area confirms BBP Registry to apply

December 16, 2012
The bands wishing to take part in the West of England Regional Championships must be signed up with the Kapitol backed Brass Band Players Registry.


Winter Gardens

Bands urged to enter North West Area Championship

December 16, 2012
The North West Regional Committee urges bands to enter the Area contest in new approach to safeguard event.


Yeovil

Nonagon at the Octagon in 2013

December 15, 2012
There is a 9 sided battle to enjoy at the Octagon Theatre for the 36th Yeovil Entertainment Contest next February.


Fodens National trophy

Foden's media profile grows

December 15, 2012
Double champions set for another BBC1 appearance as they continue to build a national media profile.


Death of Simon Applegate

December 15, 2012
The death has been announced of Guernsey Concert Brass MD, Simon Applegate.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

December 15, 2012
More great festive music from John Maines.


Reghister

Police to act on missing Registry items

December 14, 2012
Police confirm formal enquiries made over alleged missing items at British Brass Band Registry in Barnsley.


Band Supplies

Advert: Band Supplies

December 14, 2012
There is a brilliant pre-Christmas sale on at Band Supplies — and you can win a great new Kindle too in our prize draw!


Soloist Aaron Rivkin

Final slice of American Prize

December 14, 2012
American euphonium player will round off the year with a prize performance with double champions Foden's.




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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