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Harper

Harper passion ignites Italian progress

December 04, 2024
Philip Harper's recent trip to Rome adds to the musical experience and development of the Italian Brass Band.


Slide Action

Slide Action claims BBC Music Magazine accolade

December 04, 2024
The debut CD release from the Slide Action trombone quartet is the December Recording of the Month in the BBC Music Magazine.


Brighouse

Fond horn farewell and warm welcome at Brighouse

December 04, 2024
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has said a fond farewell to horn player Trevor McCormick but welcomes new player Alice Clarke.


Todmorden

New year progress to be finally made on Todmorden Bandstand

December 04, 2024
The Grade 2 listed structure could finally be revitalised after local council gains ownership


BBE

BBE closed for festive period

December 04, 2024
The offices of Brass Bands England will be closed from 20th December — opening on 6th January.


Bon Accord

Bon Accord to honour inspirational founder

December 04, 2024
The Bon Accord Band will unveil a plaque to honour their founder conductor Stewart Watson MBE in Aberdeen.


Mllenium

Royal Welsh students to bring festive cheer in Cardiff

December 04, 2024
The Royal Welsh College Brass Band will round off 2024 with a special lunchtime concert at the Hoddinott Hall in the heart of the Welsh capitol.


Smith

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat Brass podcast: Latest episode out now

December 04, 2024
The podcast pairing discuss the 'Golden Rules' of banding


UniBrass

Cardiff offers warm welcome for UniBrass Championships

December 02, 2024
Cardiff University will offer two halls, great facilities and a warm pub welcome to students players and performers in February.


Hillary

Hillary appointment brings anniversary excitement for Poynton

December 02, 2024
Acclaimed video game conductor Tom Hillary brings excitement to 200th celebrations for VBS (Poynton).


Willebroek

Result: 2024 Belgium National Championships

December 02, 2024
Brass Band Willebroek retains their Belgian title to book their berth in Stavanger, as section awards go to Brassband Bacchus, Brassband Panta Rhei, Brassband Zuid-Limburg and Academic Brass Band in Heist-op-den-Berg.


Rules

Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain

November 29, 2024
New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards

November 28, 2024
The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.


cooperationyouthband

New youth band launched by the cooperation band

November 28, 2024
The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.


Heist

Belgian bands prepare for National challenges

November 28, 2024
16 will take part in the 44th Belgian National Championships this weekend.


Keli

Whitburn to return to Keli stage

November 28, 2024
Whitburn Band will be part of a welcome return of Martin Green's explosive stage production of 'Keli'.


Music

Peripatetic battle continues in Scotland

November 28, 2024
Accusations of betrayal ramp up rhetoric in hope that Scottish Government will intervene to protect music services.


Perth

Judges announced for 2025 Scottish Championships

November 28, 2024
The judges who will pick the all important Cheltenham and Albert Hall qualifiers in Perth have been announced.


ELLAND

New prize winning works to be premiered by Elland

November 28, 2024
A trio of exciting new works have won the recent Elland Silver Band Composer Competition.


NCBF

Big Band Composers set for world premieres

November 28, 2024
A new composer initiative sees six young composers produce cracking new works for school Big Bands


Lochgelly

Death of Davie Bennison

November 28, 2024
The death has been reported of one of Scottish banding's most popular figures.


Composer

Can you composer a new castell march to win Eisteddfod prize?

November 28, 2024
If you can compose a classic Welsh march then you could win £500.


Chrsitmas

Hammonds to add to Christmas Day joy

November 28, 2024
Hammonds Band will on television screens on Christmas Day as they provide the musical accompaniment to the morning Eucharist Service.


TATA Brass

TATA says hello to new MD

November 28, 2024
Tredegar tuba player Ceri Parry Morgan is the new MD at Tata Brass Band.


St John's Mossley

Gernon steps down from MD role

November 28, 2024
St John's Band (Mossley) is looking for a new MD as Martin Gernon steps down after successful tenure with the baton.




Katrina

Marzella-Wheeler nominated for RPS Inspiration Award

December 12 • Katrina Marzella-Wheeler is one of the four nominations looking to claim public support to claim the annual Royal Philharmonic Society's 'Inspiration Award'.


NASUWT Riverside

North East culture award for NASUWT Riverside

December 12 • NASUWT Riverside gain recognition for its part in the North East Culture Awards' 'Performance of the Year' at the Durham Brass Festival.


NYBBGB

National Youth Band Composer Competition closing date looms

December 12 • Composers have until the 31st December to send in their entries for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Young Composer Competition.


McCabe

McCabe book now available at Presto Music

December 12 • The compilation of the letters of composer John McCabe are now available from the Presto Music website.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Besses o'th' Barn Band

December 12 • Due to a change of circumstances. The band now require one front row cornet and two back row cornets to complete our line up for the North West Area Contest in Blackpool..


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

December 10 • Solo Baritone and Percussion required to add to the band building towards the NEMBBA and area contests. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill the few remaining seats to add to the continually improving ensemble.


Barnsley Brass

December 10 • Barnsley Brass requires an Eb bass player. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge on the A61 just south of Barnsley. Rehearsals are Monday and Thursday evenings at 8pm in our purpose built bandroom.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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