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Tubas

Tuba exports add to their CVs

October 10, 2022
Two travelling tuba players from Northern Ireland are adding some great musical experiences to their CVs.


Jordan Ashman

Jordan Ashman wins BBC Young Musician 2022 title

October 10, 2022
The superb 18 year old percussionist claims the prestigious BBC title with an extraordinary concerto performance


Wingates

New signings at Wingates

October 09, 2022
The Wingates Band has comprehensively strengthened its ranks ahead of a busy few months.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 2nd October

October 09, 2022
More great music to send out to the banding world from Chris Helme in the heartland of Yorkshire.


Brighouse and Rastrick celebrating their British Open win

Rankings update — October

October 08, 2022
The latest Band Supplies 4barsrest Rankings show some significant movements throughout following the first phase of the busy autumn contesting season.


Mental Health

Music and mental health spotlight on Radio 3

October 07, 2022
Radio 3's 'Music Matters' programme will focus on music and mental health — aided by contributions by composer Gavin Higgins and mental health advocate Tabby Kerwin.


Hyperllnks

Haverhill and Whitburn prepare Hyperlinks

October 07, 2022
The two Albert Hall contenders get ready to host their free open rehearsals.


Brookwright

Closing date looms for BrookWright Composition competition

October 07, 2022
There is just a week to go before the deadline falls on the popular composition competition.


Brass in Concert

Red alert for Brass in Concert tickets

October 07, 2022
Tickets will soon be in very scarce supply for the Brass in Concert Championships — with over 80% already snapped up.


Hepworth

New signings and topping at Hepworth

October 07, 2022
A trio of new signings and a soprano cornet move herald further progress for Doctor Martin champion.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke to provide Hyperlink preview

October 07, 2022
The Yorkshire champion will showcase their Royal Albert Hall preparations.


Cory

Cory compositions candidates seek your vote...

October 07, 2022
The ballots boxes are open to decide who you think should win the 2022 Cory Composition Competition.


NYBBW

National Youth Band of Wales opens audition doors

October 07, 2022
If you want to be a part of the 2023 course under the baton of Philip Harper then the application process is now open.


RAF Fanfare

RAF fanfare to herald new National Champion

October 07, 2022
The Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment (RAF Music) will herald the announcement of the new National Champion at the Royal Albert Hall.


James Fountain

Fountain becomes Professor of Trumpet at Royal Academy of Music

October 07, 2022
James Fountain has become the new John Solomon Professor of Trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music.


NYBBGB2022

National Youth Band ensemble provides Gramophone Awards fanfare

October 06, 2022
Members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain provided part of the entertainment for the prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Awards.


Elgar

Book for 2024 for Harper's Elgar experience

October 06, 2022
You can now book your place on the 2024 Elgar International Brass Band Summer School led by Cory MD, Philip Harper


Prodige

Prodige Tour heads into Scotland

October 06, 2022
The Buffet Crampon Prodige Instruments tour is in Scotland today and tomorrow


Report & Results: 2022 German National Championships

October 06, 2022
3BA Concert Band will head to Malmo after leading a series of excellent performances at the University of Regensburg.


University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield Open Day for brass band students

October 06, 2022
If you want to find out more about what the University of Huddersfield has to offer if you want to build on your brass band talents then a special open day is being held this weekend.


Percussion finalits

Jordan Ashman wins BBC Young Musician 2022 Percussion Final

October 05, 2022
The 18 year old National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and Youth Brass 2000 player claims goes forward to the concerto final after reducing the jury to tears of emotional joy.


Ian Bousfield

Bousfield holds the key at BBE Conference

October 05, 2022
Trombone virtuoso Ian Bousfield will give the keynote presentation at the forthcoming Brass Bands England Conference as further 'Banding for All' speakers are announced.


Bedworth Civic Hall

Unsustainable Bedworth Civic Hall to remain closed

October 05, 2022
The former host venue of the Midlands Regional Championships will not reopen after its current role as a vaccination centre comes to an end.


EBBA

2023 European Solo Competiton open for entries

October 05, 2022
The European Brass Band Association is seeking entrants for the ninth edition of its Blue Riband Solo Competiton to be held in Malmo.


rsa

RSA 100 celebration concert added to wobplay platform

October 05, 2022
The wonderful concert celebrating the musical career of composer Ray Steadman Allen can now be enjoyed on the wobplay recording platform.




EBBA Linz

Austrian celebration to be showcased at EBBC Gala Concert

January 13 • An unforgettable celebration of Austrian music is promised at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Linz later this year.


David Morton

Morton set to link with Sandefjord

January 13 • David Morton is set to become Musical Director of Sandefjord Brass Symposium in Autumn 2026.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

January 13 • More great music to enjoy from Martin Upfold and Julie Hedges.


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.


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


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


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


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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