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Daisy

Holliday time at Stamford Brass

October 16, 2024
The talented young horn player Daisy Holliday has become the new solo horn at Stamford Brass.


Gregson and Higgins

Ivors Composer nominations for Gregson and Higgins

October 15, 2024
Major concerto works by Edward Gregson and Gavin Higgins have been shortlisted for The Ivors Classical Awards 2024.


1st Old Boys

Report & Results: 2024 NIBA Championship

October 15, 2024
1st Old Boys reclaims the NIBA title to book their Challenge at the 2026 European Championships.


Leyburn Band

Report & Result: 2024 Stanley Brass Band Entertainment Contest

October 15, 2024
Leyburn top the entertainment menu at South Causey Inn on a great day of brass band music making.


Students set to party to Llareggub

October 15, 2024
The perfect student party brass ensemble will provide the Gala Concert entertainment at the 2025 UniBrass Championships next year.


Newstead

Report & Results: 2024 Rochdale Contest

October 13, 2024
Newstead Brass claim the honours and invitation to the Spring Festival with section awards to Uppermill, Thornton Cleveleys and Brindle on a fine day of music making in Rochdale.


tYLIORSTOWN

Result: 2024 West Wales BBA Festival

October 13, 2024
Tylorstown lead the way as domestic contesting in West Wales makes an encouraging return.


Peter Graham

Graham celebration concert now on Wobplay

October 12, 2024
The celebration concert held on the eve of the National Final featuring the ISB, David Childs and Philip Cobb amongst others is now on the wobplay.com platform to enjoy.


So precious an experience for conductor competition winner with Foden's

October 12, 2024
So Matsukawa, has described working and conducting Foden's Band as a truly precious musical experience.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: Los Canarios (Gaspar Sanz arr. David Powell)

October 12, 2024
Have a touch of upbeat Spanish baroque guitar in your concert with this colourful upbeat piece from the Superbrass catalogue.


fairey

KNDS Fairey ready for Taylor celebration

October 12, 2024
The remarkable brass band career of Brian Taylor is to be celebrated at the RNCM next weekend — so why not go along.


award

Conductors' Association to make leading award at BBE Conference

October 12, 2024
The winner of the Brass Band Conductors' Association annual Conductor Award will be made at the BBE Conference next weekend.


Richard Starker

Straker strides out on Kensington return

October 12, 2024
The Friary Brass principal cornet will be back in Kensington this weekend putting himself to the test once more to raise funds for a great cause.


Sith and Grezzy

Super sop joins Smith & Grezzy

October 12, 2024
The latest episode of the Smith & Grezzy podcast sees the lads joined by star soprano player Paul Richards.


Derwent Brass

Nightclub vibes claims Derwent Composition Prize

October 12, 2024
A new work by Aaron Breeze inspired by the music heard at the iconic Hacienda nightclub in Manchester wins the Derwent Brass Composition Competition.


wales

Welsh rivalries renewed today

October 12, 2024
A dozen bands will lock horns in Carmarthenshire today for the return of the West Wales BBA Contest in Cefneithin.


Melton Band

Agnew keeps Melton in test match spotlight

October 12, 2024
BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew has been making sure the cricketing world knows and hears all about the Melton Band


3BA Concert Brass

Report & Results: 2024 German National Championships

October 10, 2024
3BA Concert Brass impressively defends its top flight title as German banding displays its impressive communal progress in Goppingen


prizes

Report & Results: 2024 Elland Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet

October 10, 2024
All ages and abilities enjoyed friendly competition in Elland as popular event returns in musical style.


aWARDS

Ivors announce sponsorship link

October 09, 2024
Dorico, the music notation and composition software will sponsor the Best Orchestral Composition award at The Ivors Classical Awards 2024 — although there remains no brass band category.


Nethan

Rising baritone star gains Cornish Baching

October 09, 2024
12 year old baritone player Neythen Powell-Jones has gained scholarship backing from the East Cornwall Bach Choir.


Perth

Countdown for entries for Scottish Youth Brass Festival

October 09, 2024
Bands and ensembles only have a short time left to get their entries in for this year's Scottish Youth Brass Band Festival.


Leeds Best of Brass

EverReady ready for Morley appearance

October 09, 2024
The EverReady Band is the next attraction in the Leeds Best of Brass series


BBE Conference

Final call for BBE Conference

October 09, 2024
If you want to enjoy a packed day of musical insight and debate then you should be quick to ensure you book your seat.


National

National performances ready for replay

October 09, 2024
You can enjoy all 20 performances from the recent Royal Albert Hall National Final.




Perth

Result: 2024 Besson Scottish Open

November 23 • Milnrow play like angels to repel rivals and claim Scottish Open title in Perth.


King

Superbrass Saturday: Good King Wenceslas (trad. arr. Jock McKenzie)

November 21 • One of the most famous festive tunes of all is ready and waiting to be performed in a fantastic series of arrangements.


bbe

Rule changes to Youth Championships

November 21 • Brass Bands England announces rule changes to help competing bands at their National Youth Championship events in 2025 and 2026.


Zorro

Gramercy Music: The Mark of Zorro

November 21 • Time to leave your own 'Mark of Zorro' on audiences as Peter Graham's masked hero is now available to be enjoyed by all bands.


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


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

November 23 • Bb Cornet, Euphonium, Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line-up.. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill these few remaining seats.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 22 • Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a cornet player to join our Championship Section band (Position negotiable). Under MD Brad Turnbull we have a varied programme of events. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Besses o'th' Barn Band

November 21 • Under the direction of David W Ashworth, we are making every effort to complete the rebuild of this very famous brass band. We require one kit and one tuned percussionists plus one Back Row Cornet to complete our line up for the North West Area Contest.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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