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Jena Summer Camp hailed as success

September 06, 2020
The inventive response taken by organisers in Germany has seen over 60 youngsters enjoy a four day Summer Camp with a difference.


bLECHKLANG

First steps to rehearsal norms in Germany

June 26, 2020
Brass Band BlechKLANG has been able to take the first musical steps to rehearsal normality to Germany — but there is a long way to go yet.


4BR Interview with Brass Band BlechKLANG

April 28, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Alexander Richter and Johannes Leutloff of the pioneering Brass Band BlechKLANG from Germany about the challenges they now face during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Blechklang

German brass band pioneers face uncertain future

April 10, 2020
The leading Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena brass band organisation in Germany says it faces an uncertain future due to the Coronavirus pandemic.


bLECHKLANG

The perfect ode to joy...

March 21, 2020
An innovative arts project in Germany saw train passengers given a remarkable outdoor performance of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' from over 100 musicians over 2.5km of track...


Blechklang

Christmas treat for young and old from BlechKLANG

December 22, 2019
A trio of themed concerts provided the generational entertainment provided by Brass Band BlechKLANG and friends this Christmas.


Baumet

French duet inspires German performers

October 30, 2019
Besson artists Bastien Baumet and Alexis Demailly inspire players from all over Germany in masterclass initiative in Jena.


Owen Farr

Farr and Neish make impact in Germany

October 23, 2018
Besson stars Owen Farr and Les Neish have just returned home after leading an inspirational masterclass event in Jena in Germany.


Roger Webster

Webster leads German masterclasses

November 16, 2017
Roger Webster has been helping the development of the German brass band movement by leading a masterclass series in Jena with BlechKLANG Brass Band.


Adam Frey leads the mastercalss

Into the Frey as German banding gains masterclass boost

October 20, 2016
American euphonium virtuoso Adam Frey has been leading the latest masterclass boost to the emerging German brass band movement.




4BR

4BR Review podcast: Episode 1

February 3 • 4BR launches a new YouTube review series with opinions and views on what is going on in the brass band world.


Sevange

78 bands to test their qualifying skills at Stevenage

February 3 • There are big fields of contenders for the judges to compare and contrast for the National Final qualification spots at the London & Southern Counties Championship.


Desford

Desford to link with Wizard of Oz on Asia tour

February 3 • Desford Colliery Band's tour to Thailand and Singapore will culminate with a concert alongside James Morrison.


Mark Glover

No tariff barrier Glover US performance

February 3 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band's Mark Glover has enjoyed his import trip to the USA to perform with Pershing's Own.


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 7 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Newstead Brass - VALENTINE'S VARIATIONS

Sunday 9 February • Ashwood Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield. Nottinghamshire Ng17 7ab


Haverhill Silver Band

February 4 • Haverhill Silver Band (champ section) seeks a BACK ROW CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond. Applications to join after the area contest also considered.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

February 1 • Due to some seating changes, Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a percussionist to join our Championship Section band for the Midlands Regional contest. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 30 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs a FLUGEL for the Regional contest on 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our MD Stephen Bucknell.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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