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Force of Nature

Gramercy Music: Force of Nature (Peter Graham)

Euphonium players can now tackle the Ernest Hemingway inspired euphonium concerto with band or piano accompaniment.

January 30, 2025


rOYAL cOLLEGE OF mUSIC

Prague reprised at Royal College of Music

Judith Bingham's evocative work forms part of the programme to be featured by the Royal College of Music Brass Band in London this evening.

January 30, 2025


Side Action

Slide Action CD nominated for two BBC Music Magazine Awards

The 4BR award winning 'RE-BUILD' release from the Slide Action trombone quartet could be in line for yet more high profile accolades.

January 30, 2025


Elgar Howarth

Crees leads Howarth musical tribute in Switzerland

Eric Crees led a concert tribute to the late great Elgar Howarth in St Gallen with an emotional performance of 'Picture at an Exhibition'.

January 30, 2025


aOBBA

Judges plan progress for the future at AGM

The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators recently held their AGM followed by a full day of discussion topics to help future progress.

January 30, 2025


RBC

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to hold free Brass Open Day

Horn, euphonium, baritone and tuba players can enjoy a great day of tuition and teaching at the RBC next month with Les Neish, Helen Varley and Chris Robertson.

January 30, 2025


SWBBA

SWBBA launches Entertainment Festival event

Bands are being offered the chance to showcase their entertainment programmes in a festival environment in Torquay.

January 30, 2025


Crosskeys

Crosskeys looks towards next generation

A new conductor and plenty of great new playing talent heads through the doors at Crosskeys Band.

January 30, 2025


UnIbRASS

Countdown on for UniBrass Championships in Cardiff

Cardiff University will get taste of what it could be missing ni the years to come when the UniBrass Championships hit town on 15th February.

January 30, 2025


Leeds

Grimethorpe next up for Best of Brass series

Grimethorpe will head to Pudsey Civic Hall next month as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series of concerts.

January 30, 2025


rncm Awards

Lucy Hale Awards made to RNCM students

Ilana Tapper and Noa Nishizawa are the recipients of the annual Lucy Hale Award

January 29, 2025


Oldroyd

Oldroyd brand to return to brass marketplace

A new series of professional level Oldroyd instruments will soon be available as former Geneva founder returns to manufacturing.

January 29, 2025


bbe Awards

BBE Award nominations to open

Nominations for the 2025 BBE Awards will open this Friday.

January 29, 2025


ebba

Euro success brings ticket disappointment

The demand for Euro tickets has meant disappointment for many brass band fans — although there is hope with a further release on 10th March.

January 29, 2025


Chiswick

New Brass Festival set for Chiswick

A full day of brass attractions can be enjoyed at the first Chiswick Brass Festival.

January 29, 2025


Victoria College

Added qualification boost for VCE instrument exams

Brass instrument exams from the Victoria College will have extra benefit in future.

January 29, 2025


Cardiff University

Cardiff University to cut music degree courses

Music degree courses are to be cut in a bid to fill a £28m black hole at Cardiff University.

January 29, 2025


Ian Bousfield

The Ian Bousfield Experience podcast

Catch up with the man who stunned the audience at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

January 28, 2025


Burry Port

Death of Edmond John

The death has been announced of Burry Port Band founder member Edmond John.

January 28, 2025


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Great is Thy Faithfulness (Runyan arr. Dan Forrest trans. Wainwright)

A fine setting of a classic choral work that can be combined for even greater presence.

January 28, 2025


City of Bradford

Skipsey return brings six pack boost

Six new players join the ranks of City of Bradford Band ahead of Area challenge.

January 28, 2025


Tim

Pannell steps down from principal role at Haverhill

The respected Tim Pannell has stepped down from the role of principal cornet of Haverhill Band after a 22 year tenure.

January 28, 2025


UniBrass Foundation

UniBrass Foundation on financial lookout

The UniBrass Foundation is looking to appoint a treasurer to their Board of Trustees.

January 28, 2025


David Bremner

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with David Bremner

We chat to the New Zealand trombone star and conductor about his appearance at the festival as a soloist and at the helm with Brighouse & Rastrick.

January 24, 2025


Mark Bousie

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Mark Bousie

We talk to Mark Bousie who will be leading the talented students of the Junior RNCM Brass Band in an ambitious programme — including two world premieres on Saturday afternoon.

January 24, 2025




Unibrass

BBE headlines UniBrass Championships

February 10 • Brass Bands England has been announced as the headline support sponsor of the UniBrass Championships in Cardiff this weekend.


Dobcross

Dobcross open doors for Chalk (and others)

February 10 • Dobcross Silver Band will be welcoming Phil Chalk, MD of KDNS Fairey Band to work with them this week — and others are welcome too.


Ryan Watkins

Haverhill benefits from Watkins workshop

February 10 • The Hepworth MD, Ryan Watkins enjoyed his recent trip to work with the Haverhill Band.


German Open

German Open open for entries

February 10 • Domestic and international bands can enter the popular German Open Championships in Warstein-Belecke later this year.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Linthwaite Band

February 10 • Linthwaite are a friendly 4th section band looking forward to the Yorkshire area contest in March, following on from that we will have a vacancy for a 2nd cornet. We also have various contests and engagements coming up through the year to keep us busy.


Chinnor Silver

February 7 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets on a Monday morning and we welcome any players who would like an extra blow.. players of all abilities welcome and we do not expect you to alter your allegiance to your band.. just a fun blow with cake and coffee.


wantage silver band

February 5 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacancy for TOP 2ND CORNET. This would suit a player with experience in a championship/first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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