News / 2014
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New signings at Oxford Cherwell Brass
November 08, 2014
Its been a great year for Oxford Cherwell Brass after making its contesting debut in March...
Wardle Youth claim Brass Factor title
November 08, 2014
The talented young performers of Wardle Academy Youth Band have scooped the first Brass Factor title of the season in Wetherby.
Salford Composer Finalists announced
November 08, 2014
The new compositions that will be performed as part of the final of the University of Salford Composers Competition have been announced.
Arnold coup for Harrogate
November 08, 2014
A 50 year old military march written by Malcolm Arnold gains a new lease of life at Harrogate.
Spring Festival bands urged to get on line for Blackpool...
November 08, 2014
If your band will be heading for the Spring Festival in Blackpool next year then you had better get your details on line...
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Crwbin on the worldwide map
November 08, 2014
The tiny brass band village is making a big impression on the world wide web thanks to its new website.
RNCM re-opens main concert hall
November 06, 2014
The Royal Northern College of Music now has a 21st century state of the art 730 seat concert hall to its name.
Test pieces announced for 2015 Spring Festival
November 05, 2014
Arabian Nights, Festival Music and Tallis Variations face the bands at Blackpool in their bid to reach the British Open.
Brass in Concert Quiz: Sponsored by Yamaha Musical Instruments
November 05, 2014
We have a great Brass in Concert Championship prize to be won — as long as you can answer one little question…
DVD set to remember the King of the Super C
November 05, 2014
A brand new DVD and CD is due for release in time for Christmas of the amazing Derek Watkins Memorial Concert.
New York beckons for Baker and Woodward
November 05, 2014
Trombone star Brett Baker and Paul Woodward will be flying to the USA next week to record with the New York Staff Band.
Brass at Guild offers early season boost
November 05, 2014
The popular Brass at the Guild Hall contest is open for entries — and the chance for an early season test piece cash boost.
Schoonhoven set for Rainbow approach in Gateshead
November 05, 2014
Brass Band Schoonhoven will be hoping to be inspired by their trips to the Rainbow Nation of South Africa as they prepare for Brass in Concert challenge — orange included of course...
UniBrass round off tour at Cory
November 05, 2014
The UniBrass organisers have just completed a mini tour to spread the word about their great efforts to keep students involved in the banding movement.
Verwood celebrate Championship title success
November 05, 2014
Verwood Concert Brass round off their season with a Championship winning success at Torquay.
The sound of music reaches Old Silkstone
November 05, 2014
A very particular sound of Bavarian music that is...
Coffee, cakes and cornets at Lofthouse cafe
November 05, 2014
There is the opportunity to enjoy some food, drink and brass band music making at Lofthouse this month — and you can take something home too if you feel like it...
Ritter heads north for youthful masterclass
November 05, 2014
Ebbw Valley MD Gareth Ritter has been helping his youthful north Walian counterparts at Deiniolen to get that title winning feeling...
Troms win Salford Ensemble Competition
November 05, 2014
The University of Salford Trombone ensemble wins Geneva sponsored competition.
Death of respected MD
November 05, 2014
The death has been announced of the respected musician and conductor David Fisher.
Buffet to launch new Urban Play app
November 04, 2014
An exciting new app is due to be launched that will help your playing skills in all sorts of funky ways...
Two abreast for Troms against Cancer
November 04, 2014
Composers Leigh Baker and Simon Kerwin sign up together to write music for the Trombones Against Breast Cancer initiative at Butlins.
Report & Results: 2014 Kippax Entertainment Contest
November 04, 2014
Strata Brass takes first title under new MD Derek Renshaw.
Report & Results: 2014 Fife Charities Solo & Ensemble Contest
November 04, 2014
There was a fine turn out of playing talent bagging prizes at the Fife Charities event.
Halliwell heads to Hebden Bridge
November 04, 2014
The experienced Trevor Halliwell takes over the baton at Hebden Bridge Band.
