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Hats off to Carlton Main — Brass in Concert 2018

World Rankings — December update

December 12, 2018
Lots of movement in the rankings following Brass in Concert and plenty of other contests but it's hats off to Carlton Main who jump eight places to secure a top ten spot to end 2018.


Registry

No registration border between Wales and England

December 11, 2018
Clear border roads ahead as the Welsh Brass Band Registry merges with the Brass Band Players Registry from 1st January to guarantee no future ambiguity in relation to cross-border transfers.


Odlham

Double-sided Christmas telly treat for Oldham Band (Lees)

December 11, 2018
The First Section National Champions to appear on both BBC1 and ITV on Christmas Day...


Ford

Foden's link up with Ford for double festive treat

December 11, 2018
National Champions to link up with big-band singer Matt Ford for a double dose of festive music making close to home.


Katrina and Helen

Marzella and Varley hope to build on strong Saxhorn foundations

December 11, 2018
Katrina Marzella and Helen Varley will host a second 'Saxhorn Fest' event in February next year — hoping to build on the success of the first with added features and attractions.


Hands

Black to take reins at Hawick

December 11, 2018
Stuart Black returns to take the helm at Hawick Saxhorn Band.


Loughborough

New brass solo contest to be held at Loughborough Schools Foundation

December 11, 2018
A brand new brass solo competition is to be held at the Loughborough Schools Foundation.


Eagley

No room for the in on the night at Bolton this Christmas...

December 11, 2018
People turning up on the night at Bolton's Victoria Hall for the concert hosted by Eagley Band will be disappointed...


Christmas

Can you help for a carol or two?

December 11, 2018
The UniBrass Foundation is looking for some carol playing help to boost the funds for the 2019 UniBrass Championships.


rADIO

Radio: Sounds of Brass

December 11, 2018
Lots of festive music making on the menu from Philip Hunt.


Swiss

Report & Results: 2018 Valaisian Solo & Quartet Championship

December 10, 2018
Swiss showcase 'remarkable standard' of solo and quartet talent — as over 300 participants take part in regional championships in Sion.


Grimethorpe

Gaspoz and Schwartz leave Grimethorpe with immediate effect

December 09, 2018
Principal cornet and solo euphonium duo Kathleen Gaspoz and Philippe Schwartz have tendered their resignation from Grimethorpe Colliery Band with immediate effect.


bANNERS

2019 Regional adjudication teams confirmed

December 09, 2018
The full list of adjudication teams at the 2019 Area Championships have been confirmed.


Cory

Cory revive Aloud link

December 09, 2018
Cory will team up with the vocal group Only Men Aloud for a three date concert series in 2019.


Philippe Schwartz

Schwartz to showcase Mealor Concerto in Exhibition setting

December 08, 2018
Philippe Schwartz will give only the second performance of Paul Mealor's acclaimed 'Euphonium Concerto' with orchestral accompaniment this weekend in Wales.


de Meij

Extreme Makeover present for de Meij

December 08, 2018
There will be a special performance of Johan de Meij's celebrated brass band test-piece, 'Extreme Makeover' this weekend by Dutch Champion, Provinciale Brassband Groningen to mark the composer's 65th birthday.


nembba

Midlands youth enjoy pounding the streets...

December 08, 2018
The talented young players of the North East Midlands Youth Brass Band enjoyed their last musical get together of the year — led by Brett Baker.


Lithuania

Brass progress continues in Lithuania

December 07, 2018
Lithuania continues to provide exciting opportunities for brass players from all over the musical world as superb performances are heard at the second International Juozas Pakalnis Competition.


Audley

Self help boosts finances for leading UK youth band

December 07, 2018
A joint fund raising initiative by Audley Brass and Lions Youth Brass has boosted both band's finances and strengthened musical links.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe inspire next generation — and the ones after that as well...

December 07, 2018
A recent school concert with a difference saw Grimethorpe Colliery Band help inspire the children in their local community to become the brass band music makers of the future...


bbe

Midlands success for second BBE Artistic Development seminar

December 07, 2018
Over 20 conductors and brass band enthusiasts took the opportunity to pick up essential artistic tips from Philip Harper in the Midlands.


Flowers

Death of Peter Sanderson

December 07, 2018
The death has been announced of the popular Yorkshire bandsman and supporter Peter Sanderson.


Mead

New Mead mouthpiece and CD release round off record year

December 06, 2018
A new Ultra mouthpiece and CD release by Misa Mead has been launched to round off a record year for the EuphoniumStore on-line outlet.


Geneva

Geneva invite for Bates masterclass

December 06, 2018
The second Geneva masterclass with Foden's horn star Jonathan Bates will be held in Stockton on Tees later this month — and all are welcome.


Radio

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

December 06, 2018
Music from the heartland of Yorkshire with Chris Helme — and with a touch of the festive season.




Syndey

Report & Results: 2025 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships

April 20 • Sydney City becomes the inaugural Premier Championships of Australia as senior National titles head to Footscray-Yarraville City, Cairns Brass No. 1, Wonthaggi Citizensand City of Ballarat Municipal Brass.


Wobplay

Wobplay offers global opportunities at Euros

April 19 • There will be plenty of advertising opportunities for businesses as part of the comprehensive weekend of live-broadcast action from the European Championships in Stavanger.


Russell Gray

Gray to host double conducting seminars

April 19 • Aspiring conductors can enjoy the opportunity to work alongside Russell Gray in Scotland and Norway next month as he hosts his Conducting Seminars in Bathgate and Askoy.


Siusa

Jena pride at Sousa inclusion

April 19 • Jose Sousa will become the fifth young player from the Jena Brass Band Centre in Germany to represent the nation as part of the European Youth Brass Band.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Under Gaia

Saturday 26 April • Mansfield Palace Theatre. Leeming Street . Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Sunday 27 April • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby In Ashfield NG17 8LA


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Saturday 10 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


Chinnor Silver

April 22 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are recommencing rehearsals on 28th Monday at 11am in our bandroom and we would love you to join us.. We welcome players of all abilities who just fancy a friendly fun blow with cake and coffee thrown in.. Its all free so join us.


Linthwaite Band

April 21 • Linthwaite Band is a 4th section contesting Band , with a busy Summer of engagements coming up, and are looking to complete our friendly team, with a back row 2nd cornet player, and are keen to fill the position as soon as possible.


Chinnor Silver

April 21 • Required Percussion and Bass players (Eb or Bb). We are a friendly and ambitious band and have successfully qualified for the second section national finals and also earned promotion to the 1st section in 2026. Come along and help complete our happy team


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

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