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Hoover

Prestige farewell for Sheena

February 07, 2023
A special joint concert marked the final concert appearance of principal cornet player Sheena Whitehouse before she embarks on a new brass band life in New Zealand.


HERIAGE

Brass Bands Archive set to open

February 07, 2023
The Brass Bands Archive will open in Huddersfield next month — and you can boo a spot to enjoy at your leisure.


MenUnited

Midnight signs for Men United

February 07, 2023
The one and only Jonny Midnight will be leading the way for a fantastic concert in support of the battle against cancer.


Geoffrey Brand

Death of Geoffrey Brand

February 06, 2023
The death has been announced of one of the most influential figures in the second half of the 20th century brass band movement.


Nolly

Hey Nolly, Nolly

February 06, 2023
The life of the iconic 1970s soap star Noele Gordon has been brought to life with a cameo musical role for Boro' Brass.


Blechklang

Young players ready to bloom in Germany

February 06, 2023
A holistic approach to brass band teaching is having great results in Germany.


Friary

Concert arts crafted for contest challenges ahead for Friary

February 06, 2023
Friary Brass opened their 2023 season with a welcome return visit to the wonderful Victoria Hall as they look to craft qualifying performances at Stevenage and Blackpool to come.


rwcmd

Lunch in Cardiff with Glass, Philip Jones and Septura

February 06, 2023
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is hosting a trio of lunch time concerts that should hold tasty appeal for brass and percussion enthusiasts.


Saltash

Saltash performers make a dramatic mark

February 06, 2023
The Saltash Band and its players young and old certainly made a dramatic impression on the judges at their local festival.


BD1 BRASS

Another step towards the top for BD1 youngsters

February 06, 2023
The young players of BD1 Brass in Yorkshire are looking forward to their next Regional Championship challenge under conductor Ryan Watkins.


Nationals

Judges of the Area courts...

February 06, 2023
The lists of the full bench of judges who will make the all important London and Cheltenham qualification decisions this year has now been revealed.


NYBBGB

Youthful procession to the Minster

February 06, 2023
Players from the Elland Youth Band joined forces with Dobcross Youth, HD9 Youth, Red Admiral Youth Brass and the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Ambassador Ensemble for a great day of music making in Halifax Minster.


dAVID cHILDS

Childs inspires Atlantic connection

February 03, 2023
David Childs has been inspiring young players on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.


Foden's

Case study Heritage accolade for Foden's

February 03, 2023
The National Champion's outstanding work in preserving and celebrating their history has earned them case study status from the Heritage Lottery.


SBBA

SBBA President welcomes back band success

February 03, 2023
Carrie Boax spoke of her optimism as the Scottish Brass Association held its first 'in-person' AGM for three years.


Black Dyke

Trombone Spotlight at Black Dyke Band Festival

February 03, 2023
The Queensbury Band trombone team will be on hand in Huddersfield for the Black Dyke Band Festival — so why not join them...


Cross

Death of Ronald Jackson

February 03, 2023
The death has been announced of Ronald Jackson, a founder member of the Weston Band.


Percussion

Still time to hit the annual Percussion Day at the RNCM

February 03, 2023
There is still time to register for a full day of all things percussion at the RNCM in Manchester this weekend.


Whitburn

New quartet boost for Whitburn ahead of Perth and Malmo challenges

February 03, 2023
Four new players join the ranks of the defending Scottish Champion as they look ahead to major contest appearances in the next few months.


Adam Whittle

Whittle takes Prize baton at Woodhouse

February 03, 2023
Adam Whittle has become the new MD at Woodhouse Prize Band


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 29th January

February 03, 2023
More great music to enjoy as we move into quickly towards Spring and the start of the new contesting year.


James Fountain

Fountain Bach for more Hummel

February 01, 2023
Newly appointed Bach artist James Fountain will take to the stage to perform the Hummel Trumpet Concerto for the second time in a week — this time with the London Symphony Orchestra.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke Band's RNCM performance on Radio 3

February 01, 2023
The Black Dyke Band's RNCM Brass Band Festival concert will be featured on BBC Radio 3 this evening.


eDWARD gREGSON

Gramophone records of Gregson's career

February 01, 2023
The career and compositions of Edward Gregson are featured in this month's edition of the 'Gramophone' magazine.


BBCA

BBCA Conducting Competition now open for worldwide entries

February 01, 2023
The flagship Brass Band Conductors' Association Conducting Competition is now open for entries.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results : 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to
Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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