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Flida

Maths and music make space for listeners in Florida

June 14, 2024
A remarkable combination of geometric maths and music making will see Brass Band of Central Florida provide listeners with a unique sonic experience over 23 acres this weekend.


Gareth

Welcome flying return for Pritchard family

May 29, 2023
Gareth Pritchard and his family will touch down in the UK for a flying visit that will mix visits to family and friends as well as the obligatory bit of adjudication work at the Whit Friday contests.


Nutcracker

Nutcracker delights in Florida

December 22, 2022
A new arrangement of 'The Nutcracker' by Gareth Pritchard has been delighting festive audiences in Florida.


Gareth Pritchard

Pritchard takes over Florida's key role

June 02, 2016
Gareth Pritchard has become the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central Florida.


Flroida

Welsh imports add to Florida's musical sunshine

September 04, 2015
The Brass Band of Central Florida has welcomed two new Welsh imports to add to their unique Sunshine State musical output.


Central Florida

Florida sunshine set for UK

October 27, 2011
The exciting talents of Brass Band of Central Florida will be bringing plenty of musical warmth to the UK this November.


Results: 2010 U.S. Open Brass Band Championship

November 06, 2010
Brass Band Central Florida regains the US Open crown and an invite to Brass in Concert.


Central

New MD for Florida

March 29, 2010
Chad Shoopman has taken over the reins at Brass Band of Central Florida.


Garasi

Garasi leaves Florida

January 15, 2010
One of the leading conductors in America calls it a day as Michael J Garasi leaves Central Florida.




RNCM

Research recognition for RNCM

January 8 • The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.


ODBBA

ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out

January 8 • You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


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.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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