News / 2013
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Dixon decides on Dyke tuba lead
November 09, 2013
Ben Dixon has been announced as the new solo Eb tuba with English National champion Black Dyke.
Grimethorpe link with Childs again
November 09, 2013
Dr Robert Childs will direct Grimethorpe's entertainment challenge at Brass in Concert next weekend.
Stewart enjoys Nordic taste of entertainment success
November 09, 2013
Cory's sop star Steve Stewart has recently been enjoying brass band entertainment in a Nordic winning style with Stavanger.
Swiss set for 2013 National battles
November 09, 2013
The 39th Swiss National Championships will take place later this month — with titles and a 2014 European place up for grabs.
Death of Denise Scott
November 09, 2013
The death has reported of Denise Scott, one of the great champions of youth band development in the Midlands.
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November 09, 2013
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Dyke MD leads in Japan
November 08, 2013
Black Dyke Dr Nicholas Childs has just returned from a musical trip to work with the inspirational students at the Senzoku Gakuen Music College.
New faces at Boarshurst
November 08, 2013
New players join the ranks at Boarshurst ahead of new contest season.
2014 Festival of Brass aims on classic focus
November 08, 2013
Its a single day 'classicfest' of brass band music as the RNCM Festival of Brass moves to Bridgewater Hall for a year in 2014.
No room at the Inn for St Mary
November 08, 2013
One of the most famous banding names in Australia faces an uncertain future after its forced to find a new home away from its band club.
Tong set to celebrate 125th anniversary
November 08, 2013
Welsh champion Tongwynlias Temperance is gearing up to celebrate its 125th anniversary later this month.
Stepping stones to future success
November 08, 2013
Gordon Eddison and Otley Brass has ensured that new players take steps in the right musical direction with their latest novice band.
Radio: Listen to the Band
November 08, 2013
Frank Renton ends 2013 and starts 2014 with plenty of great music.
Graham to end university study
November 08, 2013
Professor Peter Graham is to leave his post as Chair of Composition at the University of Salford.
York Railway steam ahead to first class return
November 08, 2013
A successful recruitment drive sees York Railway Institute Band add strength to its ranks ahead of 2014 First Section return.
Lanner leave Torquay on four year high
November 08, 2013
The Lanner & District Band will join the Championships Section ranks in 2014 on something of a high after their latest success in Torquay.
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November 08, 2013
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Young Lions set to roar
November 08, 2013
Over 100 players of the Lions Youth Band are set to find out who is the leader of the pack at their forthcoming slow melody contest.
New Zealand pick the very best of their youth crop
November 07, 2013
The players who will perform in the 2014 National Youth Band of New Zealand have been announced.
Philip Smith to end New York Phil tenure
November 07, 2013
After 36 years one of the world's great trumpet players has decided to call it a day with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
National Youth Championships Phil test pieces
November 06, 2013
The test pieces challenges from Philip Harper and Philip Sparke for the 2014 National Youth Championships have been announced.
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November 06, 2013
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Whatever....Lee delight at 20 grand sales
November 06, 2013
Flugel star John Lee has helped the wonderful girls at Boobs & Brass thanks to the staggering sales of his CD.
No more Garlick on the Boarshurst musical menu
November 06, 2013
Increasing work and family commitments means that James Garlick has had to step down from his playing roleat Boarshurst Band after two successful years.
