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Hatfield

Kennedy takes step back at Hatfield

October 18, 2014
A new role for euphonium player Andy Kennedy leads to seat swaps at Hatfield.


Fran Calver

New roles on Council

October 18, 2014
The Council of the West of England Brass Band Association has appointed its officers for 2015...


Blidworth

Blidworth enjoys 2014 success

October 18, 2014
Blidworth Welfare Band has already enjoyed a fine 2014 contesting season with the promise of more success to come...


sALE bRASS

Sale doors open

October 18, 2014
Fourth Section Sale Brass is opening its doors ahead of its Rochdale Contest challenge....


Drighlington

Appoints of principal at Drighlington

October 18, 2014
The Drighlington Band has made a number of leading signings.


Crossleys

Death of Geoffrey Harrison

October 18, 2014
The death has been reported of the respected bandsman Geoffrey Harrison.


tEWKESBURY

Tewkesbury tipple cheer for 40th birthday

October 18, 2014
The Tewkesbury Band has been enjoying a celebratory 40th birthday tipple this year to go with other great musical projects.


Black Dyke

How Dyke did the 'Double'......

October 17, 2014
BBC Radio 2 has made Black Dyke's historic winning performance from Saturday's National Championships available to listen to.


Geneva Cornet

4BR 2014 National Finals Competition: The winner

October 15, 2014
One lucky person will be getting their hands on a Geneva Symphony cornet, whilst pothers have been enjoying Mnozil Brass in action.


US flag

Yamaha link with US Open

October 15, 2014
Contest organisers announce bands, adjudicators and major sponsor link for 2014 event.


Arthur Butterworth

Butterworth appearance on Countryfile

October 15, 2014
91 year old composer Arthur Butterworth has made a welcome musical appearance on the BBC television programme 'Countryfile'.


Cornets

Yorkshire Solo Championships cancelled

October 15, 2014
The proposed Yorkshire Solo Championships have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.


Netherlands

International boost for Geneva

October 15, 2014
Investment in business links around the world give Geneva sales boost.


Kyle Lawson

Lawson claims NZ Young Musician title

October 14, 2014
22 year old cornet player Kyle Lawson wins the first New Zealand Young Brass Musician of the Year title in Wellington.


Contest cornets

Strong turn out for Rochdale return

October 14, 2014
The Gothic splendour of Rochdale Town Hall will echo to the sounds of brass band contesting once again...


Hoover Bolton

Hoover helps Water Aid charity

October 14, 2014
The Bolton (Hoover) Band has helped raise money for a wonderful charity.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 14, 2014
More music from Frank — this time from Brass in Concert


Dyke players

Centre Stage Percussion commemorate Dyke Double

October 14, 2014
Centre Stage Percussion celebrate Black Dyke's victory with a Double of their own....


Staffordshire Band

Made in Taiwan for Staffs...

October 14, 2014
The exciting euphonium talent of Tzu-Hsiang Lin takes up his new role as solo euphonium with the Staffordshire Band.


Sandhurst

New recruits at Sandhurst

October 14, 2014
Two new player recruits join Sandhurst in time for immediate promotion...


Torquay

Fine line up for Torquay

October 14, 2014
The 68th annual South West Brass Band Association contest in Torquay has attracted a fine line up of competing bands.


Smithills

Smithills help push the boat out...

October 14, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band has continued to help with fund raising for the RNLI with its latest concert.


Michael Fryer

Death of Michael Fryer

October 14, 2014
The death has been announced of the popular brass band radio broadcaster, Michael Fryer.


Huw Thomas

Thomas to lead Poulton London masterclass

October 14, 2014
Leyland MD Huw Thomas will led a free open rehearsal masterclass on 'A London Overture' with the help of Poulton-le-Fylde Band. All are welcome!


Skelmanthorpe

Entries now open for Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody

October 14, 2014
The entry list is now open for those who wish to test their musical mettle at the Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody & Ensemble Contest.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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