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Dyke, Cory and Daws to provide post-Open concert treats

August 14, 2017
Black Dyke and Cory will be the featured bands at the Sunday afternoon post-British Open Gala Concert at Symphony Hall alongside BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award Winner 2017, Isobel Daws


pAUL hUGHES

Northop thanks for year of success under Hughes

August 14, 2017
The newly crowned Welsh National Eisteddfod champion, Northop has thanked MD Paul Hughes for a year of musical success — topped off by that great going away present.


Aldbourne

Quintessentially perfect English...

August 14, 2017
Aldbourne entertain their audience amid a backdrop that could have come out of an episode of The Archers....


Yorkshire Imperial

Double boost for Imps

August 14, 2017
Two new players join the Yorkshire Imps ranks


Garry Cutt

Yamaha stars to lead tuition weekend

August 14, 2017
Garry Cutt will lead the Yamaha Neo artists Kirsty Abbotts, Lucy Cutt, Steve Walsh and Simon Gresswell on a weekend course of tuition based at Lutterworth College — so if you want to enjoy it get in touch.


Tuba case

Looking for a tuba case that does the job time and time again?

August 11, 2017
If you are then John Packer Ltd has a fantastic deal on offer that will make sure you look as well as play the tuba part.


Sage

Brass in Concert Festival bridges new funding support

August 11, 2017
The Brass in Concert Festival has attracted a significant funding boost thanks to a coordinated approach by organisers to reach out to a wider audience.


Nigel Clarke

Major release for Clarke compositions

August 11, 2017
Nigel Clarke's major works, 'A Richer Dust' and 'Mysteries of the Horizon' have been released on a new CD.


mARTIN iRWIN

Irwin looks forward to high wire role at Dyke

August 11, 2017
Martin Irwin has just made his debut sop appearance at Black Dyke and is now looking forward to the major challenges of the Open and Nationals with his new instrument in hand.


David Childs

Critical acclaim for Childs concerto premiere

August 11, 2017
David Childs' premiere of Paul Mealor's new euphonium concerto has been met with widespread critical acclaim.


Park Life

Park Life proves great success

August 11, 2017
The Music in the Park event proved to be a great success with players, listeners and Drivers...


Tom Hutchinson

Super Mario Hutchinson enjoys Japanese sites and sounds...

August 10, 2017
Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson has been enjoying a 'Super' trip to Japan to work with players on the annual Hamamatsu Brass Band Camp.


Blewbury

Blewbury youngsters ready for German tour

August 10, 2017
32 youngsters will be heading to a beautiful part of Germany later this month to entertain new audiences on a fantastic tour.


Wychavon Festival of Brass

Wychavon gains entry boost

August 10, 2017
Entries are up by 30% for the Wychavon Festival of Brass — but there is still plenty of time to get your name on the programme.


Carlton Main

Best of Brass set for Leeds

August 10, 2017
The popular Best of Brass series at Morley Town Hall will kick off with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery later this year.


Red Admiral Band

Red Admiral look for an extra financial flutter

August 10, 2017
The Red Admiral Music Academy is looking for votes to gain help with their musical aims — so put your X in the box.


Manchester Airport

Up, up and away for Hazel Grove

August 10, 2017
A proactive approach to raising sponsorship has paid off for Hazel Grove Band.


Huddersfield and Ripponden

Keep on running...

August 10, 2017
Huddersfield & Ripponden MD Adam Bell has been adding as well as losing a few pounds in the Cheltenham cause of his band.


Bribery

Bribery attempt on adjudicator...

August 09, 2017
A brass banding snippet for the archives reveals that our contesting history wasn't always a bastion of Edwardian rectitude...


Kirsty Abbotts

Abbotts to start exciting new solo and duet future

August 09, 2017
The multi-award winning principal cornet player Kirsty Abbotts is looking forward to enjoying embarking on two new chapters in her life this weekend.


aLL bRASS rADIO

Radio: All Brass Radio

August 08, 2017
Plenty of great music has made it onto the top 20 list this month.


Band Cymru

Joint working to help Welsh bands in leading domestic contests

August 08, 2017
The organisers of the Band Cymru and Welsh Open competitions will be having a chin wag to make sure Welsh bands can compete in both events.


Pennine

Pennine Music Summer Sale

August 08, 2017
There are plenty of great bargains to be bagged at Pennine Music at the moment — so hurry up and find out more.


uTRECHT

2018 European Solo Competition details released

August 08, 2017
If you want to become the European Solo Champion then you need to be both brilliant and ready to get your entry in.


Black Dyke

Operatic link for Dyke

August 08, 2017
Black Dyke set to make return to West Country for anniversary celebration




Harper

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Philip Harper

January 20 • Ahead of their appearance in Manchester on the weekend, we talk to the Cory MD about their programme of exciting contrasts.


Black Country Brass

Masson takes baton at Black Country Brass

January 20 • Iain Masson has been appointed as the new MD and Artistic Director at Black Country Brass


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episodes

January 20 • Two new episodes see Sandy and Simon talk to Samantha Harrison about her work with Elland Silver Band organisation and with Garry Cutt in paying tribute to the late, great Elgar Howarth.


GBBA Workshop

Flowers stars to lead GBBA Workshop Day

January 20 • Players from the National Champion will lead a day of inspirational playing for Third and Fourth Section players.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


wantage silver band

January 20 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacant 2ND CORNET position. This would suit a player with experience in a championship or first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.


Rushden Town Band

January 19 • 2nd Trombone position of this fun loving band. . . Great diary of regular concerts throughout the year, plus at least 2 contests per year. Recently recorded its first CD and off on its second tour in May 2025.


East London Brass

January 18 • 2nd TROMBONE - ELB are looking for a 2nd Trombone player to play at the areas in March. If you are interested in helping out with this temporary role, please reach out. We are a friendly, fun and ambitious band!


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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