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Cornwall Youth

Cornwall Youth look to inspire new entrants

March 04, 2016
The Cornwall Youth Band will be looking to inspire the next intake of talent with an open rehearsal day later this month.


Duncan Beckley

Beckley's presto ride to student rescue

February 22, 2016
Duncan Beckley came to the rescue of the students of the University of Sheffield Brass Band on the weekend — thanks to looking at his phone...


Cornwall Youth Band

Cornish Youth ready for 60th birthday work

December 12, 2015
60 young players of the Cornwall Youth Band will be enjoying a busy Christmas holiday this year thanks to Mike Fowles and David Thornton.


Michael Fowles

New appeal for Cornish Youth

August 18, 2015
A new intake is required for the 2015/16 Cornwall Youth Band courses led by Michael Fowles and Tom Davoren.


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Cornish youth stop HRH on Padstow trip

July 25, 2015
The talented young players of the Cornish Youth Band recently stopped Price Charles in his tracks on his visit to Padstow.


Philip Harper

Cornish cream set for Mermaid spotting with Harper

March 13, 2015
The cream of Cornish youth will be enjoying their Easter Course with Philip Harper and the Mermaid of Zennor.


Cornwall Youth Band

Minear becomes new Chairman of Cornwall Youth Band

February 16, 2015
Brian Minear becomes the new Chairman of the Cornwall Youth Band — 56 years after making his debut with the band as a player.


Les Neish

Cornish youth enjoy Neish support

January 21, 2015
The talents of Les Neish, Lowenna Taylor and 70 young musicians certainly proved to be a great success in Cornwall recently.


Lowenna

Taylor made Bestowal celebrates royal trophy

January 12, 2015
A brand new tenor horn concerto with a royal connection has been given a thrilling world premiere in Cornwall recently by Lowenna Taylor.


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New horn concerto set for Cornish Youth premiere

December 06, 2014
A new tenor horn concerto written by Christopher Bond for Lowenna Taylor will form the musical centrepiece of this year's Cornwall Youth Band course.


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Cornish Youth enjoy flying start

September 09, 2014
Over 80 talented young Cornsih players got together for their first rehearsal of their 60th year on the weekend.


Ian Porthouse

Newquay filled by Cornish Cream

April 30, 2014
The young players of the Cornish Youth Band have enjoyed a great time of it under the baton of Ian Porthouse.


Richard Evans

New Dawn for Cornish youth under Evans and Farr

January 07, 2014
Richard Evans and Owen Farr lead a new musical dawn in Cornwall.


Owen Farr

Evans and Farr set for Cornish Christmas

December 13, 2013
Richard Evans and Owen Farr will be leading the festive music making in Cornwall this year.


Owen Farr

Family welcome for Evans and Farr

September 15, 2013
Richard Evans and Owen Farr were welcomed by an extended family of Cornwall Youth Band players on their recent visit.


Ian Porthouse

Cornwall calling for Porthouse and Evans

July 24, 2013
Richard Evans and Ian Porthouse set to lead the Cornwall Youth Band on Christmas and Easter Courses.


PLC in action

Cornish youth inspired by PLC lead

April 07, 2013
The Cornish Youth Band has been enjoying a great Ester Course led by Paul Lovatt-Cooper.


plc IN ACTION

Cornish cream for PLC this Easter

March 15, 2013
Paul Lovatt Cooper will be heading to Cornwall this Easter to lead the best in the west enjoy themselves on the Cornish Youth Band.


Steve Sykes

Sykes enjoys lashings of Cornish cream

January 12, 2013
The best young Cornish players have certainly enjoyed their annual Christmas Course under the baton of Steve Sykes.


Steve Sykes

Cornwall looking for new cream

July 15, 2012
The Cornwall Youth Band is looking for a new crop of the very best players to join them for future courses under Steve Sykes and PLC.


cHILDS

Cornish cream for Childs and Hancock

April 12, 2012
The Black Dyke duo of Nicholas Childs and Zoe Hancock enjoy a great time of it with the cream of playing talent with the Cornish Youth Band.


Fowles

Fowles leads all things purple in Cornwall

January 08, 2012
Michael Fowles recently led the young players of the Cornish Youth Band in a world premiere of a new Andy Scott work.


Youthful recall in Cornwall

December 12, 2011
A labour of love has seen a local historian recall all the former members of the Cornwall Youth Band.


Cornwall gets youthful infusion

October 03, 2011
The new intake of youthful talent sees 27 new players join the ranks of the Cornwall Youth Band.


Withington

Rock and roll in Cornwall

April 26, 2011
30 minutes of Freddie Mercury inspired brilliance helps Cornish Youth enjoy Easter course under Allan Withington.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Ian Holmes

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


               

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