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Andy Wareham

Composer partnership to extend for another year at Back Dyke

June 05, 2019
The Young Composer in Residence partnership between Black Dyke and Andy Wareham is to be extended for another 12 months.


British Open

British Open Gala Concert tickets on sale

May 31, 2019
There is a great opportunity to hear Black Dyke and Cory Band the day after the British Open — so why not book your tickets now.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke to rebuild in Bridgwater

May 24, 2019
Black Dyke will head back to Somerset in August to help raise funds for a church rebuilding project.


Troms

Black Dyke stars lead trom day

May 15, 2019
Brett Baker and Paul Woodward lead the way in a great Black Day Trombone Day in Mansfield.


Baker

Dr Brett Baker takes on Education Consultant role at Geneva Group

May 04, 2019
Black Dyke trombonist to take a change of musical direction to become an integral part of the expanding Geneva Group.


Back Dyke

Black Dyke announce new soprano signing

May 03, 2019
Connor Lennon replaces purple with black as he heads to the Queensbury soprano cornet seat with immediate effect.


Ricjard

Marshall to lead cornet spotlight in Leeds

April 11, 2019
Richard Marshall is inviting cornet players to join his spotlight masterclass as part of the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival


Dyke Festival

Black Dyke launches 2019 Festival

March 22, 2019
The popular event — packed with masterclasses and workshops and topped by a huge afternoon gala concert at Leeds Town Hall has been launched by Black Dyke — so make sure you sign up.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke to showcase Seascapes preparation

February 23, 2019
The defending Yorkshire Regional Champion will be holding an open rehearsal ahead of their title defence in Morley Town Hall next week.


cHILDS

Lost and found for Childs

February 18, 2019
It seems Prof Nicholas Childs should have doffed his cap to the contest pavilion on reaching his century of wins a little earlier than first thought...


Richard MARSHALL

Marshall already off to a busy start to 2019

January 20, 2019
The New Year has just started, but Black Dyke's principal cornet has already been on his musical travels...


Haydn Griffiths

Dyke to pay musical tribute to Haydn

January 19, 2019
Black Dyke will pay a special musical tribute next month to one of the great figures of Yorkshire banding — Haydn Griffiths MBE


Dyke

Saynor heads to Queensbury

January 05, 2019
One of the banding world's finest tuba players will swap the light blue of Fairey for the black, red and gold of Black Dyke.


Facebook

Black Dyke breaks through 20,000 barrier

November 22, 2018
Black Dyke becomes the first British rass band to break through the 20,000 'Likes' barrier on Facebook.


Black Dyke awards

Black Dyke honour players at awards evening

November 21, 2018
Black Dyke's annual Awards Gala Dinner saw the presentation of their Pondasher of the Year and Bandsman of the Year accolades.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke look for tuba

November 10, 2018
Black Dyke is looking to appoint a Eb tuba player — so if you are interested you need to get in touch.


Senzoku Gakuen College

Japanese brass band movement reaches new stage

November 01, 2018
Black Dyke Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs tells 4BR that he believes the Japanese brass band movement has reached a new stage of established development following his latest visit to the country.


childs

Childs reinforces 40 year Japanese link

October 31, 2018
Prof Nicholas Childs has renewed his musical link with the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Tokyo, with news of a 2019 trip to Japan for the Queensbury Band.


Handel

Black Dyke ready to showcase their Handel work

October 02, 2018
The Yorkshire champion will be holding their open rehearsal this week ahead of their Albert Hall challenge.


Metropolis

Black Dyke's Metropolis makes its mark on classical charts

September 27, 2018
Black Dyke's latest CD release, 'Metropolis 1927' has entered the foremost classical music charts.


mTROPOLIS

4BR Shop: Pre-order Metropolis 1927: Black Dyke's latest CD release on the Naxos label

September 04, 2018
You can now place your order for Black Dyke's latest CD — celebrating the 60th birthday of composer Peter Graham.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke to showcase Brussels preview

August 30, 2018
The Yorkshire champion announce that they will hold their Open rehearsal ahead of their Symphony Hall challenge


Black Dyke

Imperial Echoes for Black Dyke in Austria

July 19, 2018
The Yorkshire champion returns from a very special Proms appearance in Innsbruck with the imperial echoes of the applause still ringing in their ears.


Balck Dyke

Fancy owning a bit of Black Dyke instrument heritage?

June 16, 2018
You can own your own bit of Black Dyke musical heritage thanks to a brilliant instrument deal on offer from the Yorkshire Champion, Besson and Band Supplies


Brett Baker

Baker takes in World Cup draw of venues

June 16, 2018
Brett Baker will be racking up more appearances around the globe than England at the World Cup over the next month or so...




appg

Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27 • The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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