News / 2017
Page 51 of 60
Report & Results: 2017 UniBrass Shield
February 18, 2017
Durham University claims the inaugural UniBrass Shield in a cracking contest.
Bolsover Festival of Brass secures exciting transfer
February 18, 2017
The immensely popular Bolsover Festival of Brass event will once again take place in October and broadcast live on the Internet — so make sure your band gets its entry in as soon as possible.
Death of Peter Skellern
February 17, 2017
The death has been reported of the singer who enjoyed pop hits in 1970s accompanied by the Hanwell Band and Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
.jpg&w=300){kind=logo}
Foden's become the latest to Sshh up in practice
February 17, 2017
North West Area champions Foden's become the latest elite level performers to ope for the Sshhmutes
Black Dyke to explore with new Eden project
February 17, 2017
Talented 19 year old Matthew Eden becomes Black Dyke's new 'Young Composer in Residence'.
Starter for 10: UniBrass has fingers on buzzers
February 17, 2017
The 2017 UniBrass Championships take place in Harrogate on Saturday — and you can it enjoy it live on the internet too.
Death of Bruce Fraser
February 17, 2017
The death has been announced of the respected composer, conductor, adjudicator and educationalist Bruce Fraser.
All that Mezzing about jazz for Molde
February 17, 2017
Molde Band will take to the stage at one of the world's most high profile jazz festivals later this year alongside the likes of Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny.
Death of John Knight
February 17, 2017
The death has been announced of the highly respected musician and teacher John Knight.
Corps of Army Music celebrates banding links
February 16, 2017
The trio of professional brass bands in the British Army has been celebrating the success of their civilian recruitment initiatives.
Report & Results: 2017 BBLNI Solo & Ensemble
February 16, 2017
There was an excellent turn out of talented performers at the recent Brass Band League of Northern Ireland Solo & Ensemble competition.
Childs returns to US for workshop lead
February 16, 2017
Euphonium star David Childs returns to the USA with colleagues this weekend to help develop American banding movement.
Family returnee set to help Blaenavon
February 16, 2017
Blaenavon Town Band has welcomed back their former euph player to help the with their Area challenge.
Funeralcare preview — but its free and full of life too!
February 16, 2017
Co-operative Funeralcare Band North West is hosting its popular Area test piece night — so nothing to worry about and its free — so get along!
Home pride for Roberts Bakery
February 16, 2017
With the help of their long term sponsors Roberts Bakery Band can now enjoy working from a permanent rehearsal base.
Winter coats still on for Oxfordshire
February 16, 2017
Bands will be emerging from their Winter hibernation in time for the Oxfordshire & District BBA contest later this month.
Musical portrait painting set for Tibshelf initiative
February 16, 2017
An innovative community project featuring a housing developer, local council, school children, composers, a percussionist, poet, presenter, Black Dyke and a renowned iPad artist is set to take take place in Tibshelf next month.
Coalburn set sights on Euro pinnacle
February 16, 2017
The Coalburn Band organisation is gearing up for a year to remember — topped by a trip to the European Championships in Ostend.
AoBBA judge gives a little Scottish insight into trade secrets
February 16, 2017
David Frame of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators recently gave Scottish banding a valuable insight into the workings of the judge's mind.
Black Dyke to play Glastonbury
February 15, 2017
Black Dyke will join the likes of David Bowie, U2 and The Rolling Stones in playing on the famous Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival.
Bold approach is a Deal breaker in Kent
February 15, 2017
A fantastic approach to engaging youngsters in community music making is making a huge impression in Deal in Kent.
France awaits its new champion
February 15, 2017
The French National Championships take place in Lyon this weekend — and 4BR will be there to cover the action.
National Association of Brass Band Conductors announces competition
February 15, 2017
The NABBC has announced details of its 2017 National Conducting Competition
Students get ready for UniBrass test papers
February 15, 2017
The 2017 UniBrass Championships will take place in Harrogate this weekend.
Bolsover adds to Summer School course
February 15, 2017
New additions to the world class team of tutors and a focus on great music making is sure to attract delegates to the Bolsover Summer School this year.
