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Leadhills

Whitburn to help Leadhills Blaze Away

February 02, 2019
The Scottish Champion will be linking up with the Leadhills Silver Band to keep inspiring their desire to be part of the Scottish banding movement.


Farren

Farren to take top job at Whitburn

January 11, 2019
The respected bass trombone player Charlie Farren has become the new Chairman at Scottish Champion Whitburn.


Bradley

Bradley heads Whitburn award winners

January 07, 2019
It wasn't just the Golden Globes that were up for grabs as the annual awards season gets under way , as Chris Bradley leads the winners at Whitburn's celebratory night.


eUROPEAN

European Brexit for Scotland in 2019?

December 01, 2018
It appears that Scotland may not have any senior representation at the European Championships in Montreux in 2019 as champion band Whitburn reportedly declines invitation to compete.


Leigh Baker

Baker enjoys the miles of musical travels

November 16, 2018
Conductor Leigh Baker has been busy globetrotting of late — from Singapore to Whitburn with a final stop off at Sage Gateshead this weekend...


Whitburn

Whitburn open doors with their Handel preparations

October 02, 2018
The Scottish champion will showcase its National Final work on 'Handel in the Band' before they head south...


WHitburn

Whitburn stalwart honoured by 70 year surprise

September 12, 2018
A legend of Whitburn Band has been honoured for his 70 years of service to Scottish champion.


WHitburn

Whitburn to showcase Open preparation

August 24, 2018
The Scottish Champion will hold a special British Open rehearsal ahead of their Symphony Hall challenge.


Euros

Scottish Champion outrage at Edinburgh Festival

August 01, 2018
Whitburn will warm up for the British Open with another high profile appearance — this time at the famous Edinburgh Festival playing some outrageous music by Marco Putz.


Whitburn

Whitburn ready to show their outrage!

April 26, 2018
The Scottish champion will showcase its European Championship preparation before they head out to Utrecht


Whitburn

Scottish preview at Whitburn

February 28, 2018
If you want a sneak preview of the works in the Fourth, Third, First and Championship Section ahead of the scottish Championship then head to Whitburn on March 9th.


Whitburn

Whitburn looks to connect with new Celtic fans

January 30, 2018
The Scottish champion will be taking to the stage alongside renowned folk artists at the high profile Celtic Connections music festival next month.


Whitburn

More Whitburn awards as Scots look back on memorable 2017

January 07, 2018
Scottish champion Whitburn has been looking back on a momentous year at their recent annual awards evening.


Perth concert hall

Report & Results: 2017 Scottish Open

November 25, 2017
Whitburn returns to their West Lothian Metropolis after rounding off a memorable year with a successful defence of their Scottish Open title in Perth


Whitburn

Whitburn fruits on local show

November 17, 2017
The contest trophies won by Whitburn over the past year have been on public display for their local community to enjoy.


Michael Fowles

Whitburn ready for Gallery opening

October 06, 2017
The Scottish Champion will preview its Gallery of Howard Snell portrait choices ahead of its London appearance.


Whitburn Band

World Rankings — June Update

June 15, 2017
The latest rankings update following the latest major contests in Blackpool and Kettering.


Florent Didier

Whitburn opt for Open French connection

June 09, 2017
Scottish Grand Shield champion will team up with Florent Didier of Paris Brass Band for the British Open at Symphony Hall.


Whitburn

Grand feeling for Whitburn as they celebrate return to Open

May 20, 2017
Whitburn has had plenty to celebrate after ending their long wait to return to the British Open.


Whitburn

Whitburn aim to play as well as they look at Blackpool thanks to Centre Stage

May 13, 2017
The Scottish champion will take to the Grand Shield stage today hoping that their musical excellence will match their snappy sartorial look.


Whitburn

Report & Results: 2017 Scottish Championships: Championship Section

March 12, 2017
Whitburn reclaims the Scottish title to book the European spot in Utrecht as Prof Nicholas Childs makes his own regional history.


Whitburn

Whitburn prepare Pageantry for show

March 03, 2017
The Scottish Open champion will be showcasing their 'Pageantry' prep ahead of their appearance at Perth


Lone Wolf

Whitburn to give early Wolf whistle

September 27, 2016
Scottish Open champion to showcase its Lone Wolf preparation with an added wee bonus.


The Bradley family

Family tie helps Whitburn with brace of signings

August 18, 2016
The Scottish Open and Land O Burns champion adds strength to the ranks ahead of their Troon and London assaults.


Whitburn

Landmark signing for Whitburn

May 22, 2016
It not often the signing of a 15 year old percussionist signifies a landmark for a band — but Amy Gray could become the first of a host of talented players off the Whitburn pathway production line.




mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

January 21 • We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.


Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21 • The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups announced

January 21 • The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.


mINING

Brass band mining heritage celebrated

January 21 • Visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England can now enjoy finding out more about the long and proud connection between brass bands and the industry.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

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


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

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


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

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


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 22 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs BASSES! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our new MD Stephen Bucknell.


The Harrogate Band

January 22 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row cornet player to join them at the 1st Section North of England area contest and beyond! With a great bandroom, a wide range of engagments and a committed team, we'd love to see you.


Mereside Brass

January 21 • MERESIDE BRASS are excited to be starting the New Year with a new MD! To complete our happiness, we would love to welcome a FLUGEL player and a PERCUSSIONIST to join our team. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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