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Concorde

Concorde to provide iconic backdrop to massed performance

January 10, 2020
One of the world's most iconic aeroplanes will provide the backdrop for a performance of Liz Lane's 'Innovation 2016' next month.


Pemberton

Top end changes at Pemberton

January 10, 2020
Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has welcomed a new principal cornet and soprano cornet to the ranks.


Fodens

Foden's to head to Armagh for 20th time

January 10, 2020
Foden's will head for another weekend of fantastic music making with friends later this month.


Elland Silver

Elland Silver Youth ready for 25 year celebrations

January 10, 2020
The remarkable Elland Silver Youth Band hopes to celebrate its 25th anniversary with past generations.


Rhys Evans

High profile appointment at Royal Welsh College

January 10, 2020
Tim Rhys-Evans MBE will herald a new era at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama as he becomes the new Director of Music.


Rogerstone

Death of Jennifer Giles

January 10, 2020
The death has been announced of Jenny Giles — a stalwart administrator and supporter of the Rogerstone Band and Welsh banding movement.


England

BBE announces new dates for Artistic and Player Development workshops

January 09, 2020
A series of new dates have been announced for the acclaimed courses run by Philip Harper, Roger Webster and Paul Cosh — so make sure you book up quick to gain the benefits...


Parr Hall

Strong field prepares for high Wire challenges

January 09, 2020
There is a strong turn-out of contenders ready to test their early season form at the Brass in the Wire and British Open Youth in the Wire contests in Warrington later this month.


Llwydcoed

Llwydcoed add youth and experience to 2020 ranks

January 09, 2020
Martyn Patterson and Iwan Hill are the latest recruits to Llwydcoed Band as they seek to make a qualification mark on majors on 2020.


Academy

Scottish banding makes lasting impression on German youth

January 09, 2020
The scenery, music making and warm welcome certainly made a huge impression on the 3BA Experience Band from Germnay on their recent trip to compete at the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield contest.


Filton

12 bands set to battle for Welsh Open title

January 09, 2020
A dozen bands from both sides of the River Severn will head to Porthcawl for the Welsh Open in February.


tctc group

Euph signing at TCTC Group

January 08, 2020
The experienced Simon Crowley has joined the TCTC Group Band as they look ahead to Area challenge.


Harmen

Flowers gain Butlins boost with Belgian top man

January 08, 2020
Harmen Vanhoorne makes a detour to Skegness ahead of New Zealand future to spearhead Flowers Butlins challenge.


RWCMD

Childs to lead youth event in Cardiff

January 06, 2020
Dr Robert Childs and the talented students of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama will offer a warm musical welcome to the next generation of star players — and you can be part of it for free.


Whitburn

New quartet strengthens Whitburn's 150th anniversary challenge

January 06, 2020
Four new players join the ranks of the Scottish Open Champion as they prepare for what they hope will be a memorable 2020 on the contest and concert stage.


Neish

Neish and Smith add to Summer School attractions

January 06, 2020
Tuba soloist Les Neish and trombone star Becky Smith add to the star studded line-up of tutors on the Brass Band Summer School in Harrogate in August.


Fairey

New trio take flight with Fairey

January 05, 2020
Fairey Band sign youthful talent and star quality experience as they look ahead to 2020.


radio

Radio: Sounds of Brass

January 05, 2020
Phillip Hunt brings you plenty of more great music over the airwaves.


Mark Good

Good times beckon for Johnstone

January 05, 2020
The Johnstone Band will work with conductor Mark Good in 2020.


sHIPP

Death of Charles Shipp

January 05, 2020
The death has been announced of the highly respected musician Charles Shipp.


Childs

1000th accolade for Black Dyke MD

January 03, 2020
Prof Nicholas Childs was recently presented with a plaque marking his 1000th concert appearance with Black Dyke.


Littleport Band

Festive treats at Littleport as they look towards 2020

January 03, 2020
There was a great festive atmosphere at Littleport Band's last concert of 2019 — with the wise man in the middle giving out some gifts...


Grimetjhorep

Crowther takes last playing bow with Grimethorpe

January 03, 2020
The remarkable Shaun Crowther has retired as solo Eb tuba at Grimethorpe Colliery Band


Cory Band

Rankings update: 2019 round-up

January 03, 2020
Time to reflect on who were the biggest winners and losers over the past 12 months in a year where once again Cory dominated the contest stage.


Ray Farr

National Youth look Farr into 2020 future

January 02, 2020
Ray Farr, Nicholas Childs, Tom Hutchinson and Brett Baker set to inspire the next generation of talent on National Youth and Children's Band courses...




4BR Preview

4BR Review — Episode 9

October 7 • Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.


the cooperation band

Half century mark for cooperation players

October 7 • Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.


Hindmarsh

Heaton spotlight on Radio 3

October 7 • The life and music of Wilfred Heaton will be discussed by author Paul Hindmarsh on Radio 3's flagship arts programme 'In Tune' next Monday.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

October 7 • The new podcast episode from Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell is now out.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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