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OBAF opens up competition

March 19, 2012
The Ohio Brass Arts Festival introduces competition with open adjudication and criteria based adjudication (based on Steven Mead’s model)


OBAF continues to grow

March 09, 2012
Now in its 6th year the Ohio Brass Arts Festival Continues to Grow and Redefine Itself.


OBAF deadline looms

February 20, 2012
As the March 2nd deadline for the 2012 OBAF composition nears, here is a reminder of the details.


Bonerama headlines 5th annual Ohio Brass Arts Festival

March 16, 2011
Bonerama, one of New Orleans top brass groups, will be one of 11 bands featured at the Ohio Brass Arts Festival on April 1-2, at Weigel Hall on the campus of The Ohio State University.


Details for 4th annual OBAF Composition Contest

January 16, 2011
Entries for the Ohio Brass Arts Festival Composition Contest will be due in early March, so time to get working on those pieces.


Central Ohio

Butlins to enjoy American imports

October 28, 2010
Central Ohio Brass Band to play at Butlins Mineworkers Contest.


Cai Isfryn wins OBAF composition contest

April 04, 2010
This year's Ohio Brass Arts Festival composition contest was won by Cai Isfryn.


Ohio Brass Arts Festival welcomes St. Helens Youth Band

March 28, 2010
Details for the upcoming 4th annual Ohio Brass Arts Festival have been announced, including a visit from Mark Bousie and the St. Helen’s Youth Band.


Format change for OBAF composition contest

February 27, 2010
2010 brings a small format change for the Ohio Brass Arts Festival (OBAF) composition contest.


OBAF/Jagrins select finalists

February 15, 2009
The Ohio Brass Arts Festival and Jagrins Music Publications have trimmed down the entries for the second annual Ohio Brass Arts Festival composition contest to the three finalists.


Jagrins partners again with OBAF

November 16, 2008
Jagrins will once again sponsor the Ohio Brass Arts Festival Composition Contest.


OBAF Redux

June 11, 2008
The rescheduled Ohio Brass Arts Festival (sponsored by Colonial Music, The OSU School of Music and hosted by the Central Ohio Brass Band) opens tomorrow and 4BR has the details.


Blizzard wipes out Ohio festival

March 10, 2008
The 2008 Ohio Brass Arts Festival had to be postponed due to a blizzard hitting the Ohio Valley region dumping approximately 16 inches of snow on Columbus, OH.


OBAF

Finalists announced for OBAF composition contest

February 23, 2008
The three finalists have been announced for the inaugural Ohio Brass Arts Festival Composition Contest and the pieces will be performed on March 7, 2008.


OBAF composition deadline looms

January 31, 2008
Entries for the OBAF composition contest are due at midnight (EST) on January 31st, and Mark Bousie and Mark Ridenour will be in Columbus to find out the winner.




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


Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

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


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Chinnor Silver

March 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (30th) at 11am and we welcome players of all abilities to join us in a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. It does not affect your main band and is all free including the cake and coffee.


wantage silver band

March 23 • Wantage Concert Brass, (3rd place 1st Section 2026 (L&SC), are looking for a solo euphonium, bass trombone, and cornet. We have our own Band Hall complex complete with Bar at OX12 8FR. We rehearse on Tuesdays and Fridays 19:30 - 21:30. Check us out now.


wantage silver band

March 23 • Wantage Band (Champ Section) have a SECOND CORNET seat vacant from May. The band placed 3rd at the L&SC Area and look forward to the Grand Shield in a few weeks. Then Wallace & Gromit, concerts in Stroud and Marlborough and Market Place Brass - exciting!


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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