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Friary

Friary add to foundation strength

March 09, 2022
Friary Brass has signed Ben Miller as their new Eb tuba ahead of their Area title defence.


Cornet

Concert series to return to Tyldesley

March 09, 2022
A rejuvenated concert series for North West bands will resume at a new venue after a five year break.


Skelmersdale

New additions at Skelmersdale

March 09, 2022
The North West Regional Champion has added new faces to the ranks to boost future prospects.


awards

Brass Bands England Awards 2022 open for nominations

March 09, 2022
If there is someone or an organisation you feel should be getting recognition for their great works, then now's your chance to make your vote count.


Hook Norton

Report & Results: 2022 Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Contest

March 09, 2022
There were pre-Area boosts for Verwood Concert Brass, Wotton-under-Edge District, Cinderford Band, Ocean Brass, Abbey Brass (Abingdon) and Hook Norton Band at the recent OSBBA Contest


Tomkins

Abbey Brass make long awaited return to podium peak

March 09, 2022
Abbey Brass (Abingdon) certainly enjoyed their recent trip to 'Argos' at the Oxfordshire & District Association Contest.


Higham

Higham success despite storm conditions

March 09, 2022
Delegates recently enjoyed a fine weekend of brass tuition and inspiration at the Higham Hall Brass Band Course in Cumbria.


Shipston

Shipston count the costa contest coffee

March 09, 2022
The Shipston Band recently managed to mix a pre-contest coffee with a cheeky request for a warm up room...


Amington

Report & Result: 2022 Midlands Regional Championships Fourth Section

March 07, 2022
Amington round off the Midlands Area double contest weekend with a great Argos victory


Meltham

Report & Results: 2022 Yorkshire Regional Championships

March 05, 2022
Black Dyke claim the title honours in Huddersfield as section victories go to Stannington, Meltham & Meltham Mills, Lofthouse 2000 and Oughtibridge


Broxburn

New award honours Scottish stalwart

March 05, 2022
A new 'Best Flugel' award will be presented at the Scottish Championships for the first time — in honour of a much respected player.


Musicwear

Make your mark at the Finals with Musicwearetc

March 05, 2022
If you get the nod from the judges this weekend them make sure you get the perfect look for Cheltenham and London.


Bathgate

Long Service awards to Scottish stalwarts

March 05, 2022
The Scottish Brass Band Association has presented Long Service Awards to James Comerford and Brian Mitchell.


Stevenage

Line-ups for London & Southern Counties Area announced

March 05, 2022
There is an excellent line-up of contenders ready to battle for Cheltenham and London qualification places in Cheltenham later this month. .


Composer

Euro composer finalists announced

March 04, 2022
Works by composers from France, Switzerland and England will be featured in the 8th European Composer Competition in Birmingham.


Yorkshire

Contest Music focus on Huddersfield this weekend

March 04, 2022
The music of Heaton, Vinter, Richards, Langford and Hodel will challenge the bands at the Yorkshire Regional Championships this weekend.


Instruments

Friday interview with Paul Crump

March 04, 2022
We catch up again with Paul Crump — Director of Newmoon Insurance Services for a quick update on the type of instrument insurance issues that may arise over the forthcoming Regional Championship weekends.


Frost

The touch of Frost returns to Grimey

March 04, 2022
From Quincy Jones to Wilfred Heaton for Mark Frost as the trombone star heads to Yorkshire Area with Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Raunds

New resident takes up post at Raunds

March 04, 2022
Melissa Brown has been appointed the new Resident Conductor at Raunds Temperance Band


Champions of Brass

Champions of Brass set for Spring flourish

March 04, 2022
The Champions of Brass will spring into action again at Uppermill in May


Ukraine

Mode for... free download offers support for Ukraine

March 04, 2022
Brass bands can show their support for the people of Ukraine with a free download of a traditional Ukrainian folk song.


Wantage

Wantage trio open up for Stevenage challenges

March 04, 2022
The three bands from the Wantage Band organisation will be showcasing their preparations for free this weekend.


Mead

Thursday interview with Steven Mead

March 03, 2022
The Besson star will be giving a performance of the iconic Joseph Horovitz Euphonium Concerto at the RNCM in Manchester this evening.


cHILD

Damning report into reluctance of schools to report sexual abuse

March 02, 2022
Independent Inquiry states that residential music school and special schools found to have prioritised reputation over the protection of children from sexual abuse.


BBE Chat

Harper and Dowdeswell reveal Euro mix

March 02, 2022
Cory Band and Philip Harper will be taming up with Louis Dowdeswell and his band to round off the European Championships in style




New Zealand

New Zealand National bands face financial challenges

February 2 • BBNZ President says its National Secondary Schools Band, National Youth Band, and National Band of New Zealand are in need of financial support after grant bids fail.


4BR review

4BR Review — Episode 15

February 1 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at a memorable RNCM International Brass Band Festival, as well as look forward to the Norwegian Championships and more...


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe to support a Day to Remember

February 1 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band will add their musical sparkle to a concert that aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society


UniBrass Championships

UniBrass Championships countdown now on

February 1 • There are now just a couple of weeks to go before the student banding world heads to Newport — so why not go along and enjoy the action.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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