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Mercer and Barker

Mercer & Barker launch new tenor trombone mouthpiece range

October 13, 2023
The leading mouthpiece manufacturer has launched a Dragon, Viper and Raptor into the marketplace to bite into the opposition and offer tenor trombone players a new alternative.


Wynton Marsalis

Praemium Imperiale Award for Marsalis

October 13, 2023
The remarkable Wynton Marsalis follows in the footsteps of Pierre Boulez, Leonard Bernstein, Gyorgy Ligeti, Luciano Berio and Oscar Peterson in being presented with one of the most prestigious honours in the arts world.


Brett Baker

Baker renews media profile

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


City of Chester

Chester walk the walk...

October 13, 2023
The City of Chester Band celebrated its 170th anniversary by recreating a very special weekly walk of their musical predecessors.


Gregson

BBC to link to Men and Mountains on contest day

October 13, 2023
BBC Radio 3 will broadcast a feature on Edward Gregson's 'Of Men and Mountains' on the morning of the National Finals.


Classical Reflection

Vocal break with number 1 tradition at Royal Albert Hall

October 12, 2023
The National Anthem will be sung by soprano duo Classical Reflection rather than played by the first band on stage at the Royal Albert Hall this year.


Tewit

Report & Result: 2023 Stanley Brass Band Entertainment Contest

October 12, 2023
Tewit Silver claims the entertainment honours after a great day of music making in Stanley.


Fairey

WFEL Fairey to bring Shaun the Sheep to Christmas life

October 12, 2023
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas will be brought to brass band life than to an innovative link between WFEL Fairey Band, Aardman Productions and the RNCM in Manchester.


Swiss score

iWrite the music...

October 12, 2023
Andrew Duncan is starting his third edition of his popular iWrite composer modules aim at helping both beginners and experienced composers with their skill sets


Haverhill

Haverhill adds to musical direction

October 12, 2023
Matt Brown will join MD Paul Filby to lead the musical direction of Haverhill Silver Band.


Foden

Foden's buzzing ahead of Albert Hall defence

October 12, 2023
Foden's has launched its latest community outreach project with a musical link to the over 50s.


Elland Silver

Elland boost to outreach inspiration

October 12, 2023
The Elland Silver Band organisation has received a financial boost to their efforts in reaching out to potential new local recruits.


Friary

Percussion addition at Friary ahead of National Final appearance

October 12, 2023
Martin Davies joins the percussion ranks of Friary Brass ahead of their Royal Albert Hall appearance next weekend.


Stranraer

Half century celebrations at Stranraer

October 12, 2023
Stranraer Brass will hope to link up with as many old friends and former players for its 50th anniversary celebrations next month.


Olney Brass

New principal lead at Olney

October 12, 2023
Sara Stokes has become the new principal cornet at Olney Brass.


Peter Moore

Moore to headline Wingates' 150th anniversary celebrations

October 10, 2023
Peter Moore will be the featured guest soloist as the Wingates Band celebrates its 150th anniversary next month.


Fodens

Foden's head to Regent Hall before National assault

October 10, 2023
The defending National Champion will one again appear at Regent Hall as they look to claim a National hat-trick on Edward Gregson's 'Of Men and Mountains'.


tAKE IT AWAY

Take it away scheme offers instrument purchase help for players

October 10, 2023
Creative United has teamed up with Omni Capital to offer interest free loans to help with instrument purchase.


British Open

British Open makes further review progress

October 10, 2023
The British Open looks to appoint a Contest Administrator and open avenues of dialogue as part of its ongoing review of its major events.


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.


Frernie

Scots delight at Jock music test

October 10, 2023
A cracking work by composer Alan Fernie inspired by the cartoon characters 'The Broons' will be heard ' by everyone' across the UK in 2024.


Thoresby Colliery

Thoresby partnership comes to an end

October 10, 2023
The musical partnership between conductor Michael Howley and Thoresby Colliery comes to an end after four years.


BBE Trustees

BBE look to make Young Trustee appointments

October 10, 2023
If you are young, motivated, passionate and dynamic about brass banding then Brass Bands England wants to work with you.


Michael Bach

Grimethorpe enhance Bach link

October 09, 2023
Michael Bach has been appointed Professional Musical Director of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


tait

Tait takes lead at Westoe

October 09, 2023
Phillip Tait takes the baton at Westoe Brass on a permanent basis.




Rules

Major rule changes for National Championships of Great Britain

November 29 • New borrowed players rules and qualification numbers for Cheltenham and London come into force from 1st January.


Black Dyke Band

Black Dyke's Bliss nominated in Presto Classical Music Awards

November 28 • The critically acclaimed Chandos recording is nominated as one of the 100 Classical Music Recordings of the Year.


cooperationyouthband

New youth band launched by the cooperation band

November 28 • The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.


Heist

Belgian bands prepare for National challenges

November 28 • 16 will take part in the 44th Belgian National Championships this weekend.


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


Olney Brass

November 28 • Olney Brass is currently seeking a talented player to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up towards 2025 and beyond: . . PRINCIPAL EUPHONIUM. . . We are an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band in our 50th year.


Olney Brass

November 28 • Olney Brass is currently seeking cornet players to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up towards 2025 and beyond:. . SOLO CORNET & REPIANO CORNET.. . We are an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band in our 50th year.


Croy Silver Band

November 28 • As we build on our 3rd Place at Cheltenham and head into the 2nd Section for 2025, Croy Silver Band has contest vacancies on Cornet, E-flat Bass and Percussion, but also welcomes enquiries for any section of the band.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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