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bbw

Encouraging boost for new Welsh banding body

February 08, 2021
Over 40 bands have already signed up to become members of Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales.


Crossword

Give us a clue...

February 08, 2021
The brass band answer to a clue in The Sunday Times crossword wasn't quite what it should have been...


Sunday

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

February 08, 2021
More great music from Chis Helme — including performances from the much missed James Scott.


Frank

You are never too old to start a new musical challenge...

February 07, 2021
The great Frank Mathison is itching to get back to band after a spell in hospital — with a new musical career opening up for him aged 92, on cornet.


PRS

Bands urged to understand new licence regs

February 07, 2021
If you are looking at broadcasting music in the future then you need to understand if new PRS licences apply.


Frederick

Free and Felicitous from Yamaha and Schjelderup

February 07, 2021
A great new concert opener has been available for free for bands to download written by Norwegian composer Fredrick Schjelderup.


Bugle

Bugle call put on hold until 2022

February 07, 2021
The famous West of England Bandsman's Festival in Bugle has been cancelled — but will return with a flourish in 2022.


Black Dyke

Do you fancy a £10,000 bonus in March?

February 07, 2021
Become a Black Dyke Pondasher supporter and you could well be in with a chance of a bumper pay out...


Dunne

Matryoshka release for Tredegar star

February 06, 2021
Two new commissions dominate the debut CD release of Tredegar tenor horn star Ross Dunne.


nybbgb

Guest inspiration for National Youth Courses

February 05, 2021
The players on this year's National Youth and National Children's Bands will be inspired by world class conductors and performers.


trumpet

The warm glow of brass...

February 05, 2021
Images of trumpet player Lawrence Killian appeared in the national newspapers today thanks to photographer Lorne Campbell.


SBBA

Adult edition added to Scottish Youth Solo & Ensemble Festival

February 05, 2021
An Open Solo Event has been added to the SBBA Youth Solo & Ensemble Festival.


Vizzutti

Vizzutti to give BBE Masterclass

February 05, 2021
The latest Brass Bands England online development masterclass will be giving by the great American trumpet player Allen Vizzutti — so book your place now.


Cory

Marine support for Kapitol Cory online Championships

February 05, 2021
Her Majesty's Royal Marines add their musical discipline to support the forthcoming online competition.


cONDUCTIR

160 pick up baton for zoom call

February 05, 2021
160 people took the opportunity to find out more about the art of conducting on the latest joint Conductor's Association & BBE webinar


lbba

New secretary takes post for LBBA

February 05, 2021
Adam Whittle becomes the new secretary of the Leicestershire Brass Band Association.


sYMPHONY hALL

European Championship to return to England in 2022

February 04, 2021
Symphony Hall Birmingham will host the European Championships as Brass Bands England step in following Austrian withdrawal.


bbw

Further progress for Brass Bands Wales with website launch

February 04, 2021
Bandiau Pres Cymru / Brass Bands Wales has launched its new website with free membership initiative for bands and individuals.


Rochdale

Customer satisfaction key to repair success

February 04, 2021
Rochdale Brass Instrument Repairs has quickly gained a respected reputation for high class workmanship, competitive prices and outstanding customer service.


MODEFOR

Mode for... re-launches signature brass teaching method

February 04, 2021
A new 'Mode for...Brass!' tutor book will musical education combined with ways to build an emotional toolkit to enhance flourishing, resilience, happiness and positive mental health.


Whitburn

Whitburn goes to Holyrood...

February 04, 2021
The 150 year history of the Scottish Open band has been marked in its nation's parliament.


Neil Jowett

Death of Neil Jowett

February 03, 2021
The death has been announced of Neil Jowett, one of Yorkshire banding's most respected figures.


James Scott

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

February 03, 2021
Chris Helme hosts more great brass band music from across the globe.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke to explore virtual Journey into Freedom

February 03, 2021
Eric Ball's masterpiece will form part of the musical repertoire performed on their upcoming Virtual Brass Day — so why not take the journey yourself and join them...


Bolsover Festival of Brass

Bolsover looks positively to October contest

February 03, 2021
The organisers of the Bolsover Festival of Brass are optimistic that they can host their popular broadcast event later this year.




Ammal Bhatia

4BR Monday interview with Ammal Bhatia

January 12 • We talk to 26-year-old Ammal Bhatia, a Leverhulme Scholar completing his Masters in Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland who will compete in the NYBBGB Conductor Competition in Tidworth on the weekend.


4BR Podcast

4BR Review podcast — RNCM International Brass Band Festival

January 12 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas will be joined by RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton this Wednesday to focus on the forthcoming showcase event in Manchester.


Peter Moore

Moore spotlight in Birmingham, Barcelona and London

January 12 • Peter Moore will be joining forces with various friends and ensembles for a busy January series of performances — including an exciting Trivergence of troms.


Philip Jones

Philip Jones celebration in London

January 12 • Leading student brass ensembles will celebrate the life and legacy of the iconic trumpet player Philip Jones.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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