Wellington Brass won a sixth successive elite level national title in Manukau, New Zealand. Wellington’s win, under the inspirational leadership of David Bremner, was convincing as they won all three contest disciplines to give the widest overall points margin of victory since 2013. THe band built on a solid foundation...read more
The Leyland Band has signed Andrew Lofthouse on soprano ahead of its appearance at the forthcoming British Open Championships in Birmingham in September. The former principal trumpet of the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, and lead trumpet in the Royal Air Force Squadronaires has also enjoyed a successful tenure...read more
National Champions Black Dyke Band has announced Phoebe Mallinson as its new flugel horn player. Phoebe is from Bradford and is a recent graduate from Chetham's School of Music where she studied trumpet for seven years with Tracey Redfern and Gareth Small. Before joining Black Dyke Phoebe enjoyed being a member...read more
The International Brass Band Summer School began yesterday (Sunday 28th July) in Swansea, which has this year has been blessed with glorious weather to match the magnificent music making. Course Director Prof Nicholas Childs will guide the band through a packed week of musical and non-musical activities, which will culminate in...read more
Monday 29 July 2024
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