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mercer

Foden's make official Mercer & Barker link

November 13, 2021
The National Champion has announced its partnership with mouthpiece maker Mercer & Barker.


Abertllery

Guardian feature for Abertillery 50th anniversary

November 13, 2021
A new work from the pen of Philip Harper will be featured as part of Welsh band's 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend.


Ian Craddock

Death of Ian Craddock

November 13, 2021
The death has been announced of the former Yorkshire Imperial Metals euphonium player Ian Craddock.


Taff Vale

Blow to Welsh banding as Taff Vale plays final chord

November 13, 2021
Problems associated with the Covid-19 break from banding prove too much for triple Welsh champion, as they close their competitive doors.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke history in demand

November 13, 2021
David Hirst's history of the famous Queensbury band in the Victorian era has found worldwide Pondasher appeal.


Rex Richardson

4BR Friday Interview with Rex Richardson

November 12, 2021
We catch up with the American trumpet star looking forward to connecting to the brass band world again...


bOLSOVER

Holland and Harper to lead full house Summer Schools

November 11, 2021
Paul Holland and Philip Harper have attracted full house interest from across the globe for the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School Courses to be held at Malvern College in 2022 and 2023.


Mead

Mead takes opportunity to head stateside

November 10, 2021
Steven Mead was one of the first passengers out of the UK to renew musical links in the USA.


Tong

Global Prestige for Tongwynlais Academy

November 10, 2021
The excellence of the Tongwynlais Music Academy is regonised with a Welsh Prestige Award.


Tredeagr

Busy time for Tredegar as they use Sage advice

November 10, 2021
The Welsh champion has been busy of late but won't be losing experience as they look forward to more exciting projects.


Thomas Ruedi

Ruedi inspires German low brass performers

November 10, 2021
Swiss euphonium star Thomas Ruedi leads the return of the special Jenaer Blechblaser Seminar series in Germany


odbba

ODBBA own choice contest set to return in 2022

November 10, 2021
The popular Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association own choice contest will return in February.


Cory

Cory relaunch Composer Competition

November 10, 2021
The RWCMD & Cory Composition Competition has been relaunched for 2022.


Bob

Death of Bob Bates

November 10, 2021
The death has been announced of Bob Bates.


Prophet

Boarshurst to gain Prophet experience

November 10, 2021
Jamie Prophet is the new Musical Director at Boarshurst Silver Band.


Tim Oldroyd

Oldroyd reunited with North Skelton

November 10, 2021
Tim Oldroyd has renewed his musical link to the North Skelton Band.


GUS BAND

GUS thank departing soprano star

November 10, 2021
The GUS Band has thanked their sop star Jack Wilson who looks forward to a new musical chapter in his career.


bic

Enjoy the best of the best at Brass in Concert

November 09, 2021
If you can't make it to Gateshead then all you have to do is tune in, sit back and relax — and its all there for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home...


East Anglia

Cory players lead the Andante and Allegro pace of progress

November 08, 2021
Players from the world's number 1 ranked band have been using their experience to inspire players from the East Anglia Brass Band Association.


Still

A celebration of diverse composer talent...

November 08, 2021
We talk to Dr Robert Childs about a concert celebrating the rich diversity of compositional talent that the RWCM&D Brass Band will be exploring under his baton this week.


Borders

Report & Result: 2021 Borders Entertainment Contest

November 08, 2021
Success for Irvine & Dreghorn as Scottish banding returns in fine style at the Borders Entertainment Contest.


Sidis

Report & Results: 2021 Siddis Brass

November 06, 2021
Manger claims Siddis title with a Purcell dream of a performance, with division titles going to Sola Brass Band, Tysnes Musikklag, KOS — Krohnengen Old Stars and Norheimsund Musikklag.


Greenfoield

Double celebrations at Greenfield for Whit Friday and Autumn

November 06, 2021
The 100th anniversary of the Whit Friday contest at Greenfield will be marked by a double contest treat this year.


Elgar

Elgar volumes added to wobplay.com platform

November 06, 2021
Two seminal recordings of the music of Edward Elgar have been added to the Wobplay.com recording platform.


Mercer and Baker

Mercer & Barker look to make American mark

November 06, 2021
The mouthpiece makers are looking to make an impression on the competitive American market place with their new partnership connection.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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