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Fond farewell for Bramley at Barnsley

October 02, 2018
Jacob Bramley heads for a new form of musical chemistry as he bids a fond farewell to Barnsley Brass.


Art

Historic links inspire inventive celebration of brass and coal

March 31, 2017
A wonderfully innovative artistic collaboration celebrating the 20th anniversary of the film 'Brassed Off!' joins art installations and music to poetry and remarkable re-constituted instruments — all inside a giant white cube in Yorkshire.


Welsh flag

Rushworth to lead Barnsley Brass

March 30, 2014
William Rushworth will continue to lead Barnsley Brass after encouraging Bradford start.


Grimey horns

Rushworth set for Barnsley baton at Bradford

January 10, 2014
Former Grimethorpe Colliery horn star to take the baton at Barnsley Brass for Yorkshire Area.


Barnsley

Read all about it! Barnsley changes name

October 02, 2013
The Barnsley Chronicle Band becomes Barnsley Brass.


4barsrest

Interview with Alex Francis

March 02, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Barnsley Metropolitan conductor Alex Francis


Barnsley

The Chronicles of Barnsley

February 01, 2011
Barnsley is in the news as they gain a paper sponsor.


BBS help a little Fox

October 07, 2009
Barnsley Building Society Band recently did their bit for a great charity.


Rushworth

New conducting duo at Barnsley

January 13, 2009
William Rushworth and Rob Straw are the new conducting team at Barnsley Building Society Band.


No credit crunch for Barnsley

December 04, 2008
The proposed merger of two Yorkshire Building Societies won't mean a credit crunch for Barnsely.


Gray days ahead at Barnsley

September 22, 2008
Russell Gray will lead Barnsley Building Society on the contesting stage over the next few weeks.


Changes on top at Barnsley

September 08, 2008
Barnsley Building Society Band make a couple of top changes.


Barnsley go all political

June 10, 2008
Barnsely Metropolitan Band recently appeared on the BBC Politics Show.


Bands on the Beeb!

January 30, 2008
Barnsley Metropolitan help local MP to get more funding for bands.


Wadsworth

Wadsworth departs from Barnsley

January 15, 2008
Kevin Wadsworth has announced his departure from Barnsley Building Society Band.




4BR Review

4BR Review — A look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival and more

January 28 • Join Iwan and Chris on Thursday evening for a look back at the RNCM Festival as well as looking forward to the Norwegian Nationals in Bergen and more...


Simone Rebello

4BR interview with Simone Rebello

January 28 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Simone Rebello to find out more about the forthcoming RNCM Day of Percussion.


Ulf Rosenberg

4BR interview with EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg

January 28 • 4BR speaks to the EBBA President after the announcement that the 2028 European Championships will not take place in England.


rps aWARDS

Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist

January 28 • The Shepherd Group and conductor Sean Chandler have nominated for the RPS 'Inspiration Award' — and the banding movement can help them win it with their votes.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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