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mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.

January 21, 2025


Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

January 21, 2025


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups announced

The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.

January 21, 2025


mINING

Brass band mining heritage celebrated

Visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England can now enjoy finding out more about the long and proud connection between brass bands and the industry.

January 21, 2025


Higgins

Higgins premiere to feature with Hardenberger in Wales

The latest world premiere by composer Gavin Higgins will be featured in a double header concert in Wales alongside trumpet star Hakan Hardenberger.

January 21, 2025


Scotland

SBBA to support student outreach

The Scottish Brass Band Association is to support the establishment of a new student brass band in Glasgow.

January 21, 2025


bbe

Bold as Brass contest to return to Wakefield

The combination of brass contesting and coal mining heritage will return again in June — with just 10 places up for grabs.

January 21, 2025


John Wallace

cooperation band to celebrate Wallace

A special charity concert by the cooperation band will have a dual purpose of support and celebration.

January 21, 2025


Cory

Cory present annual awards

Tom Hutchinson and Ali Woodman gain extra recognition from Brass in Concert champion.

January 21, 2025


Making Music

Music Matters announces adoptees

Charity flagship programme links up with four new creators.

January 21, 2025


Harper

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Philip Harper

Ahead of their appearance in Manchester on the weekend, we talk to the Cory MD about their programme of exciting contrasts.

January 20, 2025


Black Country Brass

Masson takes baton at Black Country Brass

Iain Masson has been appointed as the new MD and Artistic Director at Black Country Brass

January 20, 2025


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episodes

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.

January 20, 2025


GBBA Workshop

Flowers stars to lead GBBA Workshop Day

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

January 20, 2025


Elgar Howarth

Elgar Howarth funeral details

The funeral of Elgar Howarth will take place in London in February.

January 18, 2025


Porthouse

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Ian Porthouse

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.

January 18, 2025


Gull Dances

Superbrass Saturday: Gull Dances (Terry Johns)

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.

January 18, 2025


Fundraising

BBE boosts member services with project evaluation support

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

January 18, 2025


Italian Brass BAND

Italian school inspires new Romans

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

January 18, 2025


nUSSUN dORMA

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

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

January 18, 2025


sbba

Passion and hard work to drive SBBA forward in 2025

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

January 18, 2025


National Youth Music Theatre

Down the pit at National Youth Music Theatre

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

January 18, 2025


Dobcross

New quintet adds to Dobcross strength

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

January 18, 2025


Sandhurst

Ruck takes helm at Sandhurst

Former Llwydcoed conductor Joshua Ruck becomes the new MD at Sandhurst Silver.

January 18, 2025


wAINWRIGHT

Wainwright takes residency in Five Lakes

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

January 18, 2025




mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

January 21 • We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.


Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21 • The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups announced

January 21 • The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.


mINING

Brass band mining heritage celebrated

January 21 • Visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England can now enjoy finding out more about the long and proud connection between brass bands and the industry.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Mereside Brass

January 21 • MERESIDE BRASS are excited to be starting the New Year with a new MD! To complete our happiness, we would love to welcome a FLUGEL player and a PERCUSSIONIST to join our team. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials


West Yorkshire Brass

January 20 • We are a friendly and welcoming non-competing band based in the Bradford area of West Yorkshire. We play at various events in Yorkshire throughout the year. We have vacancies for Eb and BBb basses. Instruments provided if required


wantage silver band

January 20 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacant 2ND CORNET position. This would suit a player with experience in a championship or first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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