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Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 02, 2025
Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Siusa

Jena pride at Sousa inclusion

April 19, 2025
Jose Sousa will become the fifth young player from the Jena Brass Band Centre in Germany to represent the nation as part of the European Youth Brass Band.


Blechklang

Youthful inspiration strengthened in Jena

March 20, 2025
Young musicians enjoyed a weekend of intensive musical leadership and inspiration led by Andrea Hobson and Monika Mohal.


BlechKLANG

BlechKLANG festive spirit reached worldwide

December 14, 2024
A broadcast link ensures that the festive music making form Jena reaches all parts of the globe.


BlechKlang

BlechKLANG looks to break down banding borders

November 08, 2024
Brass Band BlechKLANG inspires future brass band musicians close to the eastern border of Germany


Blechklang

Summer Camp success in Saxony

August 08, 2024
An international team of tutors lead the inspirational music making on the 5th International Summer Brass Band Camp in Germany.


BlachKLANG

Happy BlechKLANG Christmas

December 04, 2023
You can enjoy a festive concert from Germany beamed into your home later this month.


German banding continues to build on sound foundations

October 28, 2023
Delegates at the 7th Jena Brass Seminar explored the benefits of 'good sound' led by international euph and tuba stars Bente Illevold and Dr. David Earll.


Blachklang

Youth boost to latest International Summer Brass Band Camp in Germany

September 22, 2023
30 children took part in the latest ISBBC Summer Camp in Germany as the brass band movement continues to sow the musical seeds for the future.


Andrea Hobson

Hobson's choice at Orchesterschule KLANGwelt

July 10, 2023
Andrea Hobson has become the new Head of Brass at Orchesterschule KLANGwelt in Jena, Germany.


BlechKlang

Dutch link boosts German outlook

June 07, 2023
A cross border musical partnership between Dutch and German musical brass band organisations has been a great success.


Alex

Digital upgrade enhances Jena reach

April 19, 2023
A generous sponsorship link with the State Ministry for Culture & Media has enabled the Jena Competence Centre for Brass Band to significantly upgrade its musical outreach work.


Blecjhklang

Something for everyone in Schneeberg

March 23, 2023
There is plenty on offer for players of all ages and abilities at the forthcoming International Summer Brass Band Camp in Germany.


Blechklang

Young players ready to bloom in Germany

February 06, 2023
A holistic approach to brass band teaching is having great results in Germany.


Blechklang

Brass Christmas returns in Jena

December 18, 2022
Prof Chirs Houlding leads Brass Band BlechKLANG as they return for their traditional Christmas tour.


Course

Summer Camp return in Germany

September 03, 2022
Around 50 performers have just enjoyed the return of the Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V. brass band association Summer Camp.


bLACHKLANG

50th anniversary celebrations in Jena

June 01, 2022
The Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V. organisation has celebrated 50 years of brass music making in Germany


Blech

New entertainment boost for leading German organisation

April 22, 2022
A brass band with a remit to entertain has been added to the growing Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V. organisation.


Blarchklang

Youth back on track at Brass Band BlechKLANG

February 14, 2022
Youngsters from the Jugend Brass Band BlechKLANG and the Junior Brass Band KLANGwelt have finally been able to enjoy getting back together.


festive treat

Ancient festive treat brought online

December 04, 2021
Jena Brass Band BlechKLANG will be performing their 'Tales from Ancient Times' Christmas Concert on line this year.


Nick Prince

Prince to use experience in Germany

September 24, 2021
Trombonist Nick Prince will strengthen his musical links to help the development of German brass players.


Houlding and Varley

Houlding and Varley inspire on Jena Summer camp

September 08, 2021
Two leading British musicians help inspire brass talent in Germany.


Monatery

In a German monastery garden...

June 24, 2021
The sound of music was heard in a local monastery garden recently with a great day long course that featured wonderful music — although not too quietly played...


Blechklang

National recognition for young Brass Band BlechKLANG talent

June 03, 2021
Rising brass band stars Teresa Fischer and Johannes Stoll make a national impact with their playing.


Blechklang

New musical chapter opens in Germany

May 06, 2021
The Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V organisation will spearhead its future development under the new leadership of Norbert Goldhardt.




Regional

Stevenage performances on replay on Wobplay

March 24 • If you want to find out how all the prizes were won in Stevenage on the weekend, the tune into wobplay and enjoy... and debate


Kapitol Promotions

And the National Final invitations go to...

March 24 • The provisional list of bands that will be invited to compete at the 2026 National Finals at London and York have now been completed.


Durham

Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

March 21 • EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the first four titles in Durham


Fulham

Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

March 21 • Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 26 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Octet

Friday 27 March • Oompah Brass XXL. Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • Back row cornet vacancy. . Instrument available


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • Percussion - kit vacancy. . Pearl & mapex kits available . Own bandroom, no additional setting up between rehearsals


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • 2nd Euphonium vacancy. . Flexible rehearsals available to support band-home life balance


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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