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Results: 2024 Swiss National Championships

Valaisia returns to the top of the podium in Lucerne.

November 24, 2024


Perth

Result: 2024 Besson Scottish Open

Milnrow play like angels to repel rivals and claim Scottish Open title in Perth.

November 23, 2024


King

Superbrass Saturday: Good King Wenceslas (trad. arr. Jock McKenzie)

One of the most famous festive tunes of all is ready and waiting to be performed in a fantastic series of arrangements.

November 21, 2024


bbe

Rule changes to Youth Championships

Brass Bands England announces rule changes to help competing bands at their National Youth Championship events in 2025 and 2026.

November 21, 2024


Zorro

Gramercy Music: The Mark of Zorro

Time to leave your own 'Mark of Zorro' on audiences as Peter Graham's masked hero is now available to be enjoyed by all bands.

November 21, 2024


Youth and experience on competitive show in Perth

The second weekend of competitive action at the Scottish Festival of Brass will take place in Perth on Saturday and Sunday.

November 21, 2024


Switzerland

Swiss battles on show in Lucerne

4BR will be heading to the Swiss National Championships this weekend to enjoy the contesting action.

November 21, 2024


UKraine

Charity support for Ukraine with festive music

A fun festive work aims to bring cheer to children and families in Ukraine.

November 21, 2024


LBBA

Bands get ready for LBBA contest

There is sure to be great day of competitive action to enjoy at the LBBA Contest in Loughborough on Sunday.

November 21, 2024


Meania Bridge

Menai Bridge future proofs with youngster awards

The first youngsters have completed a workshop to gain their Cohort of Arts Awards.

November 21, 2024


Doodles

Voucher gift from Doodles

Dave Houghton is offering e-voucher Xmas prezzies to ensure New Year's mouthpiece resolutions are kept...

November 21, 2024


Morley march

Book early for Morley March & Hymn Tune 2025

If you want to ensure your place on the starting grid for next year's popular event then get your entries in fast.

November 21, 2024


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: In the Bleak Midwinter (Holst arr. Mack Wilberg trs. Barrie Gott)

Bring some festive warmth to your concerts with this classic carol.

November 21, 2024


Purcell

Purcell School showcases composer collaboration with twin projects

A new documentary shines a light on a brace of innovative compositional projects working with the likes of Judith Weir and Errollyn Wallen.

November 21, 2024


Medway Band

Report & Result: 2024 Wessex Winter Contest

Medway leads the way to claim the winter honours in Wessex

November 21, 2024


Mark Ford

Ford to head to Japan

Australian conductor Mark Ford will take the baton to help with the 20th anniversary musical celebrations of the Hamamatsu Brass Band in Japan.

November 21, 2024


David Jack

Death of David Jack

The death of the popular North East bandsman David Jack has been announced.

November 21, 2024


Bones Apart

Bones Apart to lead low brass workshop in Redbridge

The acclaimed trombone ensemble will lead a special low brass workshop day on 30th November.

November 21, 2024


Shirley BASSEY

Shirley Bassey becomes new Welsh College president

The world famous singer has taken on the role as President of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

November 21, 2024


Mike Lovatt

Lovatt to team up with Eagley in 2025

Trumpet star Mike Lovatt will be the star attraction at Eagley Band's 175th anniversary concert next year.

November 21, 2024


chopping boards

Something for the cornet cook for Christmas

If you have a cornet playing cook, an epicurean euphonium or turkey carving trombonist to buy a present for this Christmas — these glass chopping boards may be just the things for you...

November 21, 2024


wardle

Report & Result: 2024 Youth Brass in Concert Championship

Wardle Academy Youth Band secures the perfect entertainment honours in Gateshead.

November 17, 2024


Report & Result: 2024 Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Contest

Kirkintilloch retains the Challenge honours in Perth.

November 17, 2024


Report & Result: 2024 Brass in Concert Championship

Cory return in magnificent fashion to reclaim Brass in Concert title in Gateshead.

November 16, 2024


RNCM

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival tickets now on sale

World class bands and soloists, discussion and interviews form a full weekend on showcase brass playing at the RNCM in January.

November 15, 2024




Results: 2024 Swiss National Championships

November 24 • Valaisia returns to the top of the podium in Lucerne.


Perth

Result: 2024 Besson Scottish Open

November 23 • Milnrow play like angels to repel rivals and claim Scottish Open title in Perth.


King

Superbrass Saturday: Good King Wenceslas (trad. arr. Jock McKenzie)

November 21 • One of the most famous festive tunes of all is ready and waiting to be performed in a fantastic series of arrangements.


bbe

Rule changes to Youth Championships

November 21 • Brass Bands England announces rule changes to help competing bands at their National Youth Championship events in 2025 and 2026.


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

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


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


Hathersage Band

November 25 • Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving community band. We enjoy making music and have a good gig schedule. An opportunity has arisen for the right person to join our Principal Cornet Ed as co-principal. Are you up for the challenge? This is our only vacancy.


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

November 23 • Bb Cornet, Euphonium, Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line-up.. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill these few remaining seats.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 22 • Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a cornet player to join our Championship Section band (Position negotiable). Under MD Brad Turnbull we have a varied programme of events. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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