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Braodbent

Death of Brian Broadbent

January 20, 2024
The death has been announced of the hugely respected former player, conductor, teacher and adjudicator, Brian Broadbent.


wARBURTON

Warburton takes solo trombone role at Black Dyke

January 12, 2024
Adam Warburton takes over the solo trombone role with the Queensbury National Champion.


Mike Cavanagh

Cavanagh to become dedicated baritone lead at RNCM

January 11, 2024
The growing demand for specialist baritone teaching sees the RNCM appoint Mike Cavanagh as its dedicated instrument tutor.


Black Duke

Black Dyke kicks off concert season in Morley

January 09, 2024
The National Champion heads to Morley Town Hall this weekend for their first concert of 2024.


Awards

2023 4BR CD of the Year

December 25, 2023
Black Dyke's superb release of the music of Peter Graham claims the CD of the Year honours


Black Dyke

Pondashers celebrate titles, awards and dedicated service

December 20, 2023
Black Dyke Band round off a memorable year by handing out their own awards in front of their supporters.


Black Dyke Band

Hirst dedication honoured on National homecoming to Queensbury

December 16, 2023
Adrian Hirst's 30 years of dedication and excellence was honoured at Black Dyke's recent concert in the heart of Queensbury.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke force their way into classical charts

November 22, 2023
The National Champion's latest release on the Naxos label has already made its mark on the Official Specialist Classical Music Charts — and is heading upwards...


Black Dyke

Childs strengthens Japanese connection

November 08, 2023
The Black Dyke Director of Music has just returned from a conducting visit to the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music.


new releases

New releases from National Champion

October 28, 2023
There is a brand new release and a box-set to enjoy from Black Dyke Band with an eagerly awaited CD on the horizon too.


Brett Baker

Baker renews media profile

October 13, 2023
There is a new look to Brett Baker musical profile...


Black Dyke

From Merano to Men and Mountains for Black Dyke

October 10, 2023
The Yorkshire Champion enjoyed an epic trip to the Merano Music Festival in Italy — with some mountainous challenges overcome on their way too.


Dyke

Brass Gala Concert programmes revealed

September 01, 2023
Sunday afternoon at Symphony Hall will see Black Dyke and Cory joined by the National Children's Band of Great Britain and the Services for Education Youth Brass Ensembles to provide the musical entertainment on a packed day.


Black Dyke

Percussion team drives Black Dyke plaudits

May 31, 2023
The percussion team at Black Dyke is winning a new cohort of Pondasher fans — and is looking for someone to join their ranks.


Europeans

Black Dyke open up ahead of Malmo

April 28, 2023
You can get to hear the Queensbury band as they put the final touches to their European Championship title preparations.


Adam Bokaris

Bokaris takes euphonium role at Black Dyke Band

March 14, 2023
The Yorkshire Champion acts swiftly to sign Adam Bokaris as their new solo euphonium.


Black Dyke

Radio3 features for Yorkshire Champion

March 10, 2023
The newly crowned Yorkshire Champion and MD Prof Nicholas Childs will be featured in Afternoon Concert mode on BBC Radio3 next week.


Black Dyke

Thomas farewell from Black Dyke

March 08, 2023
The Yorkshire Area victory marked the final performance of Daniel Thomas with Black Dyke Band as he moves to take up new work role.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke looking to claim fourth place...

March 03, 2023
Black Dyke will surely be delighted if they claim fourth place at the Yorkshire Regional Championships this weekend..


Black Dyke

Black Dyke on red alert ahead of title defence

February 25, 2023
The defending Yorkshire champion will showcase its title preparations on 'Red Priest' ahead of its appearance at Huddersfield.


BlackDyke

Spotlight features at Black Dyke Brass Festival

February 21, 2023
There is the chance to enjoy some spotlight tuition at the Black Dyke Brass Festival in Huddersfield in June.


red herring

Black Dyke and the Whit Friday red herring...

February 14, 2023
A question about the famous Queensbury band with a touch of musical misdirection didn't catch a contestant out on Radio 4's 'Counterpoint' quiz programme...


Black Dyke

Trombone Spotlight at Black Dyke Band Festival

February 03, 2023
The Queensbury Band trombone team will be on hand in Huddersfield for the Black Dyke Band Festival — so why not join them...


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke Band's RNCM performance on Radio 3

February 01, 2023
The Black Dyke Band's RNCM Brass Band Festival concert will be featured on BBC Radio 3 this evening.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke ready for double festival appearances

January 26, 2023
The Yorkshire champion is putting the final preparations in place for its performance at the RNCM Brass Band Festival as well as its own event in Huddersfield in June.




John Wallace

National treasure honoured by RPS

August 26 • John Wallace CBE has joined a very exclusive list of Honorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society.


New PR link to freshen National Championship strategy

August 24 • Kapitol Promotions enters into new partnership with PR Marketing agency Mobius Industries as they also add to their board of directors.


Brass in Concert

Major changes at Brass in Concert Championship

August 24 • Details are released of a strengthening in the governance and running of the Brass in Concert Championship with Brass Bands England.


mUSIC

Mixed news for music provision following exam results

August 24 • The numbers studying GCSE Music shows an encouraging rise, but those taking A Level exams falls.


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Uckfield Concert Brass - Eastbourne Bandstand 1812 Concert

Wednesday 27 August • Eastbourne Bandstand, Lower Grand Parade, Eastbourne. BN21 3AD


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 29 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Chinnor Silver

August 26 • Our COMMUNITY BAND would love players to join us at our next rehearsal on Monday 1st at 11am in our own bandroom.. It's just an extra chance for a friendly blow with cake,coffee and good company.. Does not affect allegiance to your main band


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

August 24 • Principal Cornet. Due to planned retirement. Own band room (no shifting gear between rehearsals), S75 3RF, less than 5 mins fromJ37 M1. Yamaha Zeno cornet for your use. Regular 20+ every rehearsal. Monday & Thursdays 1930-2130. MD GEOF BENSON. .


wantage silver band

August 22 • Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm (both times flexible depending on person).


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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