A new composition which was commissioned by Whitburn Band for its own-choice piece in the European Championships has been selected as the set work for this year’s Scottish Open. ‘Astralis’, written by Philip Wilby, was given its world premiere performance by Whitburn at the Euros in Malmo, Sweden. Band chairman...read more
Entry forms and information for the Scottish Festival of Brass Youth Championships are now available. All brass and percussion youth bands in Scotland are invited to enter this celebrated event which will take place in Perth Concert Hall on Saturday and Sunday, 25 and 26 November.
Information sheets for the...read more
Brass Bands England is hosting a webinar on 20th June on the subject of ‘Performing with children: how can the BBE BOPA help me?’ If you are involved in any events that include under 16 year olds in England and Wales, you can join BBE Membership Development Manager Alex Parker...read more
With barely chance to catch breath since the band’s appearance at the European Championships in Malmo, Whitburn Band put on an electrifying display at Blackpool’s Winter Garden’s earning them the Grand Shield title. Under the direction of Prof. Nicholas Childs Whitburn gave a commanding performance of Gregson’s ‘The World Rejoicing’...read more
Friday 19 May 2023
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