News / 2016
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Peripatetic funding boost for English hubs
November 23, 2016
The provision of peripatetic music teaching in England has received a £300 million four year funding boost.
How Cory Roald-Dahled their Brass in Concert opponents
November 22, 2016
BBC Radio 2 will be broadcasting highlights from Cory's winning Brass in Concert programme.
Report & Results: 2016 Leicestershire Open BBA
November 22, 2016
Derwent Brass stands heads and shoulders above top flight rivals in Loughborough as section victories go to Kidlington Concert Brass, Rushden Town, Rolls Royce (Derby), University of Warwick and Enderby Concert & Youth
Report & Results: 2016 Brass in Concert Championship
November 20, 2016
Cory once again claims the Brass in Concert title with a jumpsquiffling programme inspired by the life of author Roald Dahl.
Report & Results: 2016 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield
November 20, 2016
Third Section J36 triumphant in Kilmarnock as they take a host of higher ranked Scottish scalps to claim Band Supplies Scottish Challenge title.
Education workshops to be led by stars at SBBA Festival of Brass
November 19, 2016
Education workshops led by Russell Gray, Sandy Smith, Kyle MacCorquodale and Chris Fower will form part of an exciting line-up of events at the forthcoming Scottish Festival of Brass.
Old Silkstone enjoy a bit of red carpet Respect
November 19, 2016
The Old Silkstone Band has enjoyed a little bit of the film star treatment at the prestigious 30th Leeds International Film Festival.
All Signals point to Cosford
November 19, 2016
A free Open Day will be held at RAF Cosford to showcase the opportunities a career in the Royal Corps of Signals can offer for bandsmen and women.
Christmas lecture attracts worldwide attention
November 19, 2016
A special Christmas lecture on Victorian banding in the south Wales valleys given by Prof Trevor Herbert has attracted worldwide attention.
Small conducting steps taken at Wigston
November 19, 2016
Christopher Small has been appointed the new MD at Wigston Band
Welsh Open set to kick start 2017 season
November 19, 2016
Bands can now enter the 2017 Welsh Open — the traditional contest season kick starter in Wales.
Royal succession guaranteed at Buckley
November 19, 2016
Royal Buckley Town has ensured there will be a continuous line of player succession for years to come with the formation of their new B band.
Death of Barry Matthews
November 19, 2016
The death has been reported of the popular bandsman Barry Matthews.
Multi-lingual links maintained at City of Chester
November 19, 2016
City of Chester Band has maintained its reputation as one of the multi-lingual musical hotspots of the British banding movement.
Worldwide entertainment points to Brass in Concert
November 17, 2016
The 40th Brass in Concert Championship will have a worldwide entertainment flavour this year at Sage Gateshead — so why not get along and enjoy yourself.
War Memorials release gains widespread critical acclaim
November 17, 2016
A new CD of brass band music has found widespread critical acclaim from both within and outside the brass banding world.
Cowen takes on new lead role
November 17, 2016
Simon Cowen, the principal trombone of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has taken on a new role with the baton at Halsingden & Helmshore Band.
Record entry confirmed for Swiss National
November 16, 2016
A record entry of 66 bands will perform at the forthcoming Swiss National Championships — and 4BR will be there to hear them all.
Foden's thank supporters as Heritage restoration gains pace
November 16, 2016
Foden's Band has taken the opportunity to thank a long list of wonderful supporters as their announce plans to secure their heritage for future generations to enjoy.
Forget suduko puzzles — its music that improves the little grey cells in the noggin
November 15, 2016
Research finds that brain training claims are the modern day equivalent of snake-oil salesmanship — but music making is the real deal.
Reg Vardy to showcase Brass in Concert programme
November 15, 2016
Local favourites to be joined by the wonderful Elland Youth Band ahead of their Brass in Concert challenge.
Stavanger explain their trouser appeal
November 15, 2016
Stavanger Band has published a full English synopsis of their forthcoming Joan of Arc inspired Brass in Concert programme, 'This Lady Wears Trousers'.
Trip of a lifetime awaits young Black Dyke trom stars
November 15, 2016
The young players of Black Dyke Junior and Youth Trombone Quartets are looking forward to a fantastic musical trip east this week.
Tredegar help inspire next Aber generation
November 15, 2016
Players from Welsh champion Tredegar have helped inspire the next generation of playing talent taking their first steps at Abergavenny Borough Band.
EBBA seeks new conducting stars
November 15, 2016
Entries are now sought by the European Brass Band Association for the 7th European Conducting competition to be held in Ostend.
