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Scottish youth set for Easter course

March 26, 2013
The talented players of the Scottish Youth Brass Band are getting ready to enjoy a three day Easter Course under the baton of Philip Harper.


John Packer

Advert: John Packer Ltd

March 26, 2013
New building work means more space, more instruments and more brilliant deals to be found at John Packer


Brighouse

Brighouse thanks Yorkshire grit

March 26, 2013
Despite the terrible weather the hardy supporters of Brighouse & Rastrick came out in force for their latest 'Spring' concert...


Tubby the Tuba

Advert: Wessex Tubas

March 26, 2013
Tubby the Tuba provides the family fun thanks to Ian Foster.


Camborne

Workshops ready at Camborne

March 26, 2013
Players from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will be helping with a workshop with Camborne Band.


Winter Gardens

Spring Festival line ups announced

March 25, 2013
The runners & riders for the 93rd Spring Festival at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool have been announced.


Derek Watkins

Death of Derek Watkins

March 25, 2013
The death has been announced of one of the world's great trumpet players Derek Watkins.


Geneva Instruments

Advert: Geneva Instruments

March 25, 2013
The very best euphonium players make the very best Harmony Music with Geneva.


Leigh Baker

Baker takes Main road to Carlton

March 25, 2013
Leigh Baker is to take up the MD role at Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band


Mark Harrison

Harrison's American Dream

March 25, 2013
The wonderful sounds of one of Norway's leading brass ensembles is set to be heard in the USA — led by former Fairey sop star Mark Harrison.


Leyland win the North West title

Leyland put brains to the Oslo test

March 25, 2013
The Leyland Band is putting their brains as well as their musical talent to the test as they look forward to Oslo.


Black Dyke in action

Advert: Black Dyke Band

March 23, 2013
No snow problems for Black Dyke as they head for Cardiff this evening.


Tine Thing Helseth

Norwegian trumpet star set for Chethams

March 23, 2013
Tine Thing Helseth set to visit Chetham's School of Music


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Money worries threaten Archive future

March 23, 2013
Concerns grow as day to day running costs of the Brass Band Archive have reached a critical level.


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EBBA scraps B Section for Oslo

March 23, 2013
Euro Youth Championship set for Perth as EBBA scraps B Section and opts for a bit of pond life in Oslo...


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Tredegar sign percussion star

March 23, 2013
Masters champions sign leading percussion star Gavin Pritchard.


Sterling Instruments

Advert: Sterling Musical Instruments

March 23, 2013
There will be an incredible Sterling Silver night of legendary euphonium stars and Foden's Band to help celebrate 25 years of Sterling Musical Instruments.


Cai Isfryn

Beaumaris thanks to old boy Isfryn

March 23, 2013
Beaumaris thankful for an old Welsh connection in London.....


VBS Poynton

Poynton ends up Short

March 23, 2013
Promotion at work means that Colin Short has announced has departed from Vernon Building Society Poynton.


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Scots revamp Festival weekends

March 23, 2013
The ever inventive Scottish Brass Band Association has tweaked its Scottish Festival of Brass Championship to cope with the increasing numbers.


Staffordshire Band

Staffs welcome back tuba star

March 23, 2013
Tuba star Tony Whittingham made a spectacular return to his old band at Bedworth.


Christopher Bond

Puffing Devil to be heard in Cornwall

March 23, 2013
Composer Christopher Bond's tribute to the great locomotive inventor Richard Trevithick will be heard in Cornwall later this year.


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Blidworth celebrates final return

March 23, 2013
Hard work and a sponsorship boost leads Blidworth to Cheltenham.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

March 23, 2013
More great music from John Maines.


Chris Davis

Last reminder for Dr Chris Davis workshop

March 22, 2013
There are just a few tickets remaining to grab a place on the exciting John Packer Brass Band Workshop led by Dr Chris Davis.




Spring Festival

Spring Festival feedback welcomed by Mortimers

May 5 • If you have constructive feedback to offer on the recent Spring Festival weekend, then the organisers welcome your responses.


podcast

4BR Review podcast — European and Spring Festival focus

May 5 • Plenty of issues to discuss on the live podcast this Wednesday at 7.00pm — and you can have your say.


jOHN gILLAM

Death of John Gillam

May 4 • The death has been announced of the hugely respected player and administrator.


British Open

Result: 2026 Spring Festival Grand Shield

May 3 • Milnrow claims the Grand Shield honours to return to the British Open with Hepworth joining them.


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Woodbridge Excelsior Band

Saturday 9 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Glossop Old Band

May 5 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history


East London Brass

May 5 • Solo Cornet: fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Chinnor Silver

May 5 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (11th) at 11am and welcome players of all abilities.. Come and enjoy a relaxed rehearsal mixed genres of music with some very friendly folks with tea and cake. It does not impact your own band and its free


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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