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Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episodes

January 20, 2025
Two new episodes see Sandy and Simon talk to Samantha Harrison about her work with Elland Silver Band organisation and with Garry Cutt in paying tribute to the late, great Elgar Howarth.


GBBA Workshop

Flowers stars to lead GBBA Workshop Day

January 20, 2025
Players from the National Champion will lead a day of inspirational playing for Third and Fourth Section players.


Elgar Howarth

Elgar Howarth funeral details

January 18, 2025
The funeral of Elgar Howarth will take place in London in February.


Porthouse

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Ian Porthouse

January 18, 2025
Ahead of their appearance at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival, we catch up with Tredegar's MD to talk about their featured programme of music.


Gull Dances

Superbrass Saturday: Gull Dances (Terry Johns)

January 18, 2025
A great series of dances inspired by Scottish gulls in flight, looking for food and soaring above the Scottish cliffs to add to any concert programme.


Fundraising

BBE boosts member services with project evaluation support

January 18, 2025
A new initiative from Brass Bands England will help bands with their ongoing fund raising projects.


Italian Brass BAND

Italian school inspires new Romans

January 18, 2025
The Italian Brass Band based in Rome has started the new year by inspiring a new set of players.


nUSSUN dORMA

BrookWright Music: Nessun Dorma (Puccini arr. Ian Jones)

January 18, 2025
Perhaps the most famous tenor aria in the operatic world is now available to be played on trombone.


sbba

Passion and hard work to drive SBBA forward in 2025

January 18, 2025
SBBA President reveals the priorities that will drive the organisation foreword in 2025 and beyond, despite challenging times.


National Youth Music Theatre

Down the pit at National Youth Music Theatre

January 18, 2025
If you are a brass or percussion player aged 10-23 then you can apply to gain a wonderful musical opportunity.


Dobcross

New quintet adds to Dobcross strength

January 18, 2025
Five new signings add to the sense of musical optimism at Dobcross Silver Band ahead of Area challenge.


Sandhurst

Ruck takes helm at Sandhurst

January 18, 2025
Former Llwydcoed conductor Joshua Ruck becomes the new MD at Sandhurst Silver.


wAINWRIGHT

Wainwright takes residency in Five Lakes

January 18, 2025
Andrew Wainwright has joined Paul Lovatt-Cooper as a Composer in Residence at Five Lakes Silver Band


St John's

New MD comes to aid of St John's (Mossley)

January 18, 2025
Ben Hill-Wilson is the new MD at St John's (Mossley).


RNCM

Ticket demand increases capacity for RNCM concerts

January 17, 2025
High demand for tickets has seen the RNCM open its concert hall balcony for concerts at the forthcoming International Brass Band Festival.


Llwydcoed

Realism provides catalyst of hope for future for Llwydcoed

January 17, 2025
Despite having to withdraw from contesting for the foreseeable future, Llwydcoed Band is determined to build on new foundations to serve their community.


AoBBA

AoBBA launch Development Programme

January 17, 2025
A rebranded Development Programme brings added benefits to potential new adjudicator recruits.


Ross Knight

Gregson recording prelude to RNCM festival tribute

January 17, 2025
Soloists Ross Knight, Rachel Roberts and Jennifer Galloway have been recording major concerto works of Edward Gregson with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra under Ben Gernon.


Spennymoor

Parliamentary recognition for Spennymoor

January 17, 2025
The community work undertaken by the Spennymoor Band organisation has gained plaudits in the House of Commons.


Michael Fowles

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Michael Fowles

January 16, 2025
We speak to the Foden's MD about the works that the Sandbach Band will feature in their forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival appearance.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Second Quartet — A Hint of Bach (Kenneth Downie)

January 16, 2025
Bring a little inventive Bach to your concert programmes with this new quartet work by Kenneth Downie.


Hand

New trophy to be presented at Midlands Area Championships

January 16, 2025
A new trophy in memory of player Nicola Hand will be presented to the Best Instrumentalist in the Fourth Section at this year's Midlands Regional Championships.


Sparke

Sparke of extra interest on the BBC

January 16, 2025
Brass band music and composers are getting more air time on BBC Radio 3.


Dublin

Nippert to lead the line with Dublin Metro Brass

January 16, 2025
The experienced Jason Nippert has been announced as the new MD of Dublin Metro Brass.


sbba

Scottish duo set for Euro Youth experience

January 16, 2025
Charlie Boax and Zoe Wilson will represent Scotland in the European Youth Brass Band this year in Stavanger.




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

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