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aRSEN dUC

Swiss honour for Arsene Duc

September 04, 2023
The conductor of Valaisia Brass Band is to be presented with the prestigious Stephan Jaeggi Award by the Swiss Musicians Foundation.


Glenn Van Looy

Van Looy adds to musical air miles

November 16, 2022
Glenn Van Looy has been enjoying his musical travels of late — although its back home for the next challenge.


vALAISIA

Valaisia to return to British Open

May 17, 2022
The Swiss National Champion will be invited to compete at the 2023 British Open Championships.


Conductor

2021 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25, 2021
Arsene Duc becomes the 4BR Conductor of the Year for a second time.


Van Looy

Van Looy looks for his hit list of players...

May 16, 2020
Euphonium star Glenn Van Looy launches new initiative to help players achieve performance goals...


Vam Lloy

5 minute masterclass with Glenn Van Looy

April 15, 2020
The Geneva Performance & Development Artist talks about getting motivated to practice and how to make sure you warm up properly to play, even for a little blow.


Valaisia

Valaisia ready to celebrate a decade of success

September 24, 2018
There will be plenty of success to celebrate in Chermignon this weekend as Valaisia marks its 10th anniversary


Valaisia — Europeans 2018

World Rankings — June Update

June 25, 2018
Significant moves in the top 10 as Valaisia move up to second following their European Championships success in Utrecht.


Valaisia Win

Report & Result: 2018 European Championships: Championship Section

May 05, 2018
Valaisia Brass Band ascends to the summit of world banding following their victory at the European Championships.


vALIAISA

Valaisia enjoys the full blown media exposure treatment

December 01, 2017
The reigning Swiss National champion certainly enjoyed an extended prime time television feature before they successfully defended their title in Montreux.


Valaisia celebrating their British Open success

World Rankings — October update

October 12, 2017
Valaisia and Whitburn reach new heights in the latest rankings release following their stunning efforts in Birmingham last month.


Valaisia British Open

How Valaisia created British Open history

September 13, 2017
BBC Radio 2's Listen to the Band has made Valaisia's historic winning performance from the British Open available online.


Valaisia Open Win 2017

Report & Results: 2017 British Open Championship

September 09, 2017
Valaisia Brass Band makes history in taking the 165th British Open Championship title home to Switzerland.


Glenn Van Looy

Geneva congratulations to Van Looy

December 05, 2016
Geneva International Euphonium artist Glenn Van Looy recently helped Valaisia to retain the Swiss National Championship.


Swiss

Results: Swiss National

December 02, 2009
There was a bit of a surprise in the cantons of Switzerland on the weekend as Valaisia Brass Band took the honours and the Swiss role at the Europeans in 2010.




Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

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