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BrookWright Music: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (arr. Kenneth Downie)
As Noddy Holder used to shout out — 'It'sssssss Chrissssstmassss' — well for soprano players it is with this little Xmas cracker solo.
September 12, 2025
Death of Harry Cooper
The death has been reported of Harry Cooper, the popular and much respected player with Perthshire Brass and Director of Sales at PLC Music.
September 12, 2025
Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 14
More chat with a Welsh accent from the trio of Brass Monkeys.
September 12, 2025
Wychavon releases draw details
The draws have been made for the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass in November.
September 11, 2025
Cheltenham experience added to new AoBBA intake
Four musicians will enjoy an insight into the adjudication process at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend.
September 11, 2025
Decade of joint music making to come to end at Rockingham
Adam Whittle will step down from his role as Musical Director of Rockingham Band at the end of this year.
September 11, 2025
National Children's Band Summer Course concert to be broadcast
You can sit back and enjoy the talents of the National Children's Band of Great Britain as their end of course concert from their recent Summer Course in to be broadcast on YouTube this Friday.
September 10, 2025
Runners and riders confirmed for Cheltenham
The official list of competing bands and their conductors for the 2025 Cheltenham National Finals has been released by Kapitol Promotions.
September 10, 2025
European Soloist Competition open for entries
If you want to be crowned the 10th European Solo Champion then you need to submit a video entry to be considered for the trip to Linz in 2026.
September 10, 2025
Registration now open for Youth Championships
If you are a band or ensemble wishing to take part in a fantastic day of music making in Birmingham next year, then sign up now.
September 10, 2025
Foden's to make Citadel link
Foden's will share the stage with Birmingham Citadel Band as both ensembles return to the centre of Brum for a joint concert.
September 10, 2025
How players can help research into MPA
A Psychology Research Doctoral student is hoping brass band players can help with her research into music performance anxiety.
September 10, 2025
Daws to head to Sydney
Isobel Daws has been appointed principal trombone of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
September 10, 2025
Early Music competition looks for young artists
The York International Young Artists Competition has announced that applications are invited for its 2026 event.
September 10, 2025
Entries open for Willebroek solo competition
If you wish to enter the solo competition hosted by the European Champion you need to sign up.
September 10, 2025
Report & Result: 2025 British Open Championship
A fait accompli for Brighouse & Rastrick and Prof David King as they are inspired by Shakespeare and Prokofiev to claim the happiest of Symphony Hall endings on 'Star Crossed Lovers'.
September 07, 2025
Band Supplies at the British Open
Go up and meet one of the best blokes in the banding business world and he will make sure you get all the help you need for the best deals.
September 06, 2025
Recap on the 4BR British Open preview
If you missed the live broadcast British Open preview on 4BR then you can just click and enjoy it again ahead of the action at Symphony Hall.
September 06, 2025
Why not be a judge at the Open this year?
If you are following the 'Sar Crossed Lovers' action at Symphony Hall today, let us know who you think has won.
September 06, 2025
Sterling return at British Open Championship
A well respected instrument brand will make a welcome return at the British Open this year.
September 06, 2025
The Art of Banding comes to British Open...
A new project that aims to bring awareness of the passion of banding will be adding to increasing social media coverage at the British Open this year.
September 06, 2025
Dobcross Wilby ready for Cheltenham
A visit from Prof Philip Wilby to a recent Dobcross Silver Band rehearsal has given everyone a musical boost ahead of their National challenge.
September 05, 2025
Johnson takes principal lead at LSO
Former Williams Fairey solo trombonist Simon Johnson has been appointed principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra.
September 05, 2025
Youthful future assured at Bon Accord
Fantastic outreach work sees a new youth band set up by Bon Accord Silver Band.
September 05, 2025
