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Black Dyke

Dixon decides on Dyke tuba lead

November 09, 2013
Ben Dixon has been announced as the new solo Eb tuba with English National champion Black Dyke.


Brett Baker

Baker set for recital performance

October 30, 2013
Black Dyke trombone star Brett Baker will be showcases major works at Salford recital performance.


Joseph Cook in action with Black Dyke

Cook takes back seat at Dyke

October 29, 2013
Tuba star Joseph Cook has decided to take on new musical directions after 14 years at Black Dyke.


Derek Jackson

Derek Jackson funeral

October 25, 2013
The funeral of the former Black Dyke tuba legend will take place in Bradford next Friday.


Derek Jackson

Musical tribute to Dyke legend

October 23, 2013
The great Derek Jackson was remembered in the best way possible at the last Black Dyke rehearsal.


Black Dyke

Varley takes horn seat at Dyke

October 01, 2013
Hammonds Saltaire star Helen Varley joins the new look Black Dyke horn section.


Black Dyke

Dyke add new sop and tuba to Queensbury ranks

September 27, 2013
Black Dyke sign up French soprano star and RNCM tuba student as MD starts to reshape English champion.


Paul Duffy

Dyke announce Duffy departure from Queensbury

September 26, 2013
Black Dyke soprano star Paul Duffy will end his seven year association with Queensbury band at the end of the year.


Jonathan Bates

Bates takes solo horn spot at Dyke

September 25, 2013
Jonathan Bates has been appointed the new solo horn at Black Dyke.


Paul Duffy

Duffy showcases extra talents

September 05, 2013
Black Dyke soprano star shows that there is much more to his musical portfolio than the ability to squeeze out a top E at the end of Arabian Nights...


Black Dyke in action

Dyke set for Open sesame rehearsal

August 28, 2013
Black Dyke will be holding their traditional open rehearsal ahead their Arabian Nights at Symphony Hall.


Robert and Nicholas Childs

Childs steps down from Dyke role

July 16, 2013
Dr Robert Childs is to step down from his role as Associate Music Director at Black Dyke.


Black Dyke logo

Dyke to open up on Bass Theme

June 18, 2013
Reigning champion to hold an open rehearsal ahead of their English National title defence.


Brett Baker

Still a chance to join Brett Trom Day

May 17, 2013
There are still a few places up for grabs on Brett Baker's Trombone Focus Day this weekend.


Richard Marshall

Marshall set for Cornet Spotlight

May 14, 2013
Richard Marshall is looking for the final few places on his forthcoming cornet spotlight to be filled.


Gary Curtin

Curtin call for Dyke euph star

May 09, 2013
Gary Curtin will return to Ireland to lead a weekend of workshops.


Black Dyke in action

Dyke set for Euro preview

April 19, 2013
Reigning champion Black Dyke will be giving a European preview ahead of their Oslo defence.


Black Dyke in action

Advert: Black Dyke Band

March 23, 2013
No snow problems for Black Dyke as they head for Cardiff this evening.


Black Dyke

Dyke stars set for Low Brass Spotlight

March 15, 2013
Gary Curtain and Joe Cook to lead Black Dyke Low Brass Spotlight at Leeds Town Hall.


Richard Marshall

Marshall set for Cornet Spotlight

February 27, 2013
Black Dyke principal cornet is set to host his popular Cornet Spotlight Day at Leeds Town Hall in May.


Dyke celebrate in Bradford in 2012

Dyke set for open harmony

February 20, 2013
Reigning Yorkshire champion to open the doors ahead of their Bradford title defence.


Bob and Nick Childs

Dyke appoint Bob Childs as Associate Director of Music

January 25, 2013
The European, English and Yorkshire champions appoint Dr Bob Childs as their new Associate Director of Music.


Zoe Hancock getting Mortimer Award

Atlantic premieres for Hancock

November 10, 2012
Black Dyke star Zoe Hancock has been enjoying her dreams and dances on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.


Black Dyke in action

Dyke open Daphnis doors

October 06, 2012
European champions set to open rehearsal doors on National test piece.


Black Dyke in action

Dyke to open Electra doors

August 24, 2012
Yorkshire, English and European Champions to open the Electra doors free of charge next Thursday.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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