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Wales EuroYouth

Welsh trio ready for Euro experience

February 01, 2023
A trio of talented young Welsh players will represent their nation in Sweden as part of the European Youth Brass Band


UniBrass

Debut link at UniBrass Championships

February 01, 2023
An exciting new link will be heard for the first time at the UniBrass Championships as the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Band play their part in the event.


gRIMETHOPRE

Grimethorpe head to Morley

February 01, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will bring their unique brand of 'Best of Brass' entertainment to Morley Town Hall this weekend.


Banner

Last bars of inspiration for Tredegar

February 01, 2023
There is still time to get your vote in to help support Tredegar Band claim the RPS 'Inspiration Award'.


Marines

Marines programme something for everyone in Huddersfield and Hull

February 01, 2023
The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Collingwood will be providing music for all tastes on their double header concert appearances this coming weekend.


Amselm

1OB to record the rasp of brass...

February 01, 2023
The 1st Old Boys Band is record the first work for the brass band medium by composer Anselm McDonnell.


GUS Band

GUS mark 90th anniversary with first public performance

February 01, 2023
The GUS Band has marked its 90th anniversary by playing the very first piece of music that was placed on its concert stands.


Reg Vardy

New horn signing at Reg Vardy

February 01, 2023
The Reg Vardy Band has welcomed the signing of Daniel Marsh to their ranks.


March

Brighouse looks for march help

February 01, 2023
The Brighouse Charity Gala is looking for two bands to help entertain the crowds through the town on its big day.


Alex Humphreys

Alex Humphreys to host National Youth Championships

January 31, 2023
The BBC Newsround presenter and brass band player Alex Humphreys will host the 2023 National Youth Brass Championships in Stockport.


Matilda Lloyd

New global representation for trumpet star

January 31, 2023
Former BBC Young Musician of the Year Brass finalist Matilda Lloyd is to be represented by management group HarrisonParrott.


Money

A dangerous and ill thought through proposal

January 31, 2023
Councils in Scotland are reportedly looking at making cuts that could directly affect the teaching of music and free music tuition in schools.


lOST

Trombone troubles...

January 31, 2023
The British Trombone Society is hoping the international parcel carrier DPD will do the right thing to get a valuable instrument back to them.


Cross

Funeral details announced for Nigel Birch

January 31, 2023
The funeral arrangements for the popular Lions Youth Band conductor Nigel Birch have been announced.


Enderby

New signings at Enderby

January 31, 2023
The Enderby Band has welcomed new signings as it prepares for its Midlands Area Championships challenge.


Wantage signing

Wantage welcome Stewart for Red Priest

January 30, 2023
The experienced Scott Stewart will play solo trombone with Wantage Band at the forthcoming London & Southern Counties Area Championships.


Composers

Composer appeal for National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain competition

January 30, 2023
The chancel of writing for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has seen works from all corners of the globe battle for a finalist place.


Market Rasen

Another step in Corby direction for Market Rasen

January 30, 2023
The Market Rasen Band continues to build towards its appearance at the Midlands Regional Championships in Corby.


Wardle

RNCM reflections in The Times

January 30, 2023
The RNCM Brass Band festival in Manchester was a memorable one — with performances from world class bands and performers to savour.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke ready for double festival appearances

January 26, 2023
The Yorkshire champion is putting the final preparations in place for its performance at the RNCM Brass Band Festival as well as its own event in Huddersfield in June.


Higgins

RPS Award nomination for Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra'

January 26, 2023
Gavin Higgins' immense work is nominated for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award — whilst conductor Martyn Brabbins and soloist Nardus Williams also gain recognition for their work.


Edward Gregson

Interview with Edward Gregson

January 25, 2023
We talk to composer Edward Gregson about the forthcoming RNCM Brass Band Festival which takes place this weekend in Manchester.


Census

First Musicians' Census launched

January 25, 2023
A new census of musicians throughout the UK is looking to provide an accurate picture of the industry and what help it, and the people who work in it, need.


Unite

Beazer double as Unite look forward to new year

January 25, 2023
Unite the Union Band celebrated a fine 2022 at their recent awards evening — but they are mow looking ahead to see what the new year brings.


RNCM

RNCM prepares for enthralling Brass Band Festival

January 25, 2023
The RNCM in Manchester is getting ready to welcome world class bands and performers to enthral audiences at this year's Brass Band Festival.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Victories for Tyldesley, Middleton and Darwen Brass at Blackpool with just the Championship and Third Section titles remaining to be claimed in Blackpool.


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


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

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