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Mark Ford

Ford to head to Japan

November 21, 2024
Australian conductor Mark Ford will take the baton to help with the 20th anniversary musical celebrations of the Hamamatsu Brass Band in Japan.


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Prestigious Frank Wright Medal award to Mark Ford

September 27, 2018
One of Australian banding's legendary figures has been presented with the prestigious Frank Wright Medal for his services to music.


Mark Ford

No more Ford lead at Kew

October 16, 2012
The highly respected Mark Ford has decided to announce his conducting retirement with the Kew Band Melbourne.


Simon Dobson

Dobson enjoys Kew backlash

June 12, 2012
Composer Simon Dobson is certainly enjoying his Aussie adventure.


Kew Band

Kew create Melbourne academic link

February 24, 2012
Kew Band Melbourne create history with the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music


Baker

Baker enjoys National success

May 04, 2011
Brett Baker thrilled with Kew Band Aussie Nationals win.


Mark Ford

Ford the 'Torchbearer'...

October 26, 2009
4BR talks to Mark Ford, MD of Kew Band Melbourne, winners of the 2009 Australasian Open Championship.


Kew Band Melbourne

Three in a row for Kew

August 08, 2008
Kew Band Melbourne under new conductor Steve Bastable has taken out the 4th annual ABC 774AM Evening Show Brass Band competition.


'Neath Austral Skies

Advert: van Emmerik CD

March 17, 2008
Australian Euphonium Champion Matthew van Emmerik is due to release his CD ‘Neath Austral Skies at the Australian National Brass Band Championships.


Kew Band Melbourne

Bowman plays again

February 24, 2008
Chris Bowman, President of the Victorian Bands' League, has come out of playing retirement to help Kew Band send Mark Ford off at this years Nationals contest in Brisbane.




Nicola Shaw

Inspirational Shaw shortlisted for Unsung Hero award

November 5 • The fantastic music education work of Adams artist Nicola Shaw has been recognised by her being shortlisted for a Music Mark award.


Childs

Childs returns to Japan for Roman spectacular

November 5 • Prof Nicholas Childs recently returned to Japan work alongside the iconic figure of Prof Emeritus, Takeo Yamamoto and the students at Senzoku Gakuen College.


Elgar Festival

RBC to host Elgar International Festival of Brass

November 5 • The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the Elgar International Festival of Brass in 2026.


Frank Renton

An evening with Frank

November 5 • Frank Renton will be the guest on the latest Brass Band Conductors Association spotlight evening webcast.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 7 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 9 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Delph Band - Remembrance Sunday Concert

Sunday 9 November • Delph Band Club. Lawton Square, . Delph, . Oldham OL3 5DT


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Wotton-under-Edge Silver Band

November 4 • We are a busy and very friendly 2nd section band with 5 current vacancies - FRONT ROW CORNET – BACK ROW CORNET- EUPHONIUM - Bb BASS - PERCUSSION. We rehearse on Tuesdays & Thursdays near our lovely home town, just a short drive from M5, J14.


Harlow Brass Band

November 4 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Chinnor Silver

November 4 • Our COMMUNITY BANDS next rehearsal is on Monday 10th at 11am and held in our bandroom.. Blowing with us doesn't impact your own band and its free.. We welcome all regardless of ability . Tea and cakes an added bonus.


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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