News / 2013
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All round success for latest NABBC event
October 30, 2013
The National Association of Brass Band Conductors have enjoyed another highly successful masterclass event led by Russell Gray and Aveley & Newham Band.
Scottish Open & Youth Championship draws announced
October 30, 2013
The Scottish Brass Band Association has announced the draws for the Scottish Open, Shield, Cup and Youth Championships in November.
Royal Buckley youth gain help from a Lord
October 30, 2013
The forthcoming debut performance of the Royal Buckley Youth Band will be aided by them looking the part — thanks to a well placed Lord.
Baker set for recital performance
October 30, 2013
Black Dyke trombone star Brett Baker will be showcases major works at Salford recital performance.
National Youth Bands of Scotland Summer Course announced
October 30, 2013
Scottish Brass Band Association announce dates for its 2014 National Youth Band courses.
Illinois connection for Wainwright
October 30, 2013
Composer Andrew Wainwright has been appointed artistic advisor to the Illinois Brass Band.
Scotland's youth audition policy comes under fire
October 30, 2013
Former SBBA Development Officer Alan Edmond questions new elitist direction for flagship youth band.
Comrade Murrill takes leadership role
October 30, 2013
Well respected East London Brass MD adds Soham Comrades to her conducting CV.
Which date for Wychavon in 2014?
October 29, 2013
Organisers want bands such as champions winners Aveley & Newham to offer ideas and thoughts on a possible change of date for the Wychavon Festival of Brass contest.
Open policy for Welsh curtain raiser
October 29, 2013
The 2014 Welsh Open is looking for contenders from all over the banding globe...
Cook takes back seat at Dyke
October 29, 2013
Tuba star Joseph Cook has decided to take on new musical directions after 14 years at Black Dyke.
Players put to the Test by Wormald
October 29, 2013
Smithills School Band MD leads the players both young and old of Test Valley Brass in a great day of masterclass tuition.
Audition process put in place for National Youth Band of Scotland
October 28, 2013
Players will now have to go through an audition process to become members of Scotland's flagship youth band.
Welsh League climax set for Blaenavon
October 28, 2013
The destination of the various Welsh League titles will be decided in Blaenavon next month.
Ball control required for Swedish contenders
October 28, 2013
The Elite Swedish bands will have to master some classic Ball control if they are to qualify for the 2014 European Championships.
Scotland enhances web presence for Europeans
October 28, 2013
A new website will enable brass band lovers to gain all the information they need about the 2014 European Festival of Brass.
Welsh influx adds to Staines strength
October 28, 2013
There will be an interesting mix of accents on show at Staines Brass as London band adds strength in depth to the ranks.
Grimethorpe's primary success
October 26, 2013
The stars of Grimethorpe Colliery Band have helped a new generation of young players achieve their first taste of musical success.
Desford set for the Land of the Rising Sun
October 26, 2013
Desford Colliery Band and David Childs are currently in Japan — their latest destination in their growing list of international tours.
Composers gain prestigious short list nominations
October 25, 2013
Edward Gregson, Nigel Clarke and the quartet of Simon Dobson, Paul McGhee, Gavin Higgins and Lucy Pankhurst are short-listed for prestigious British Composer Awards.
Derek Jackson funeral
October 25, 2013
The funeral of the former Black Dyke tuba legend will take place in Bradford next Friday.
Chalk and blue string cheese
October 25, 2013
One of the iconic children's television series is set to return thanks to a company with a strong brass band connection...
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October 23, 2013
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Musical tribute to Dyke legend
October 23, 2013
The great Derek Jackson was remembered in the best way possible at the last Black Dyke rehearsal.
