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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.




Alan Hobbins

Hobbins takes helm at Queensbury Music Centre

July 30 • Alan Hobbins becomes the new MD at Yorkshire National finalist Queensbury Music Centre.


Brass Band Willebroek

Full up signs for Willebroek's Best of Belgium

July 30 • The latest Willebroek Academy Course will get underway this weekend — and all the spaces have been filled.


NYBBS

NYBBS pop up to entertain in Edinburgh

July 30 • The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland has enjoyed a day trip to the Scottish capital...


Registry

Job vacancy at Brass Band Players Registry

July 29 • There is a part time role to be filled at the Brass Band Players Registry.


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

July 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to complete our horn section. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

July 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Chinnor Silver

July 28 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (3rd) at 11am in our bandroom.. If your band is taking a summer break and you fancy keeping your lip in with a friendly,relaxed rehearsal come and join us.All abilities welcome and its all free with tea & cake.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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