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Sunday 2 April 2023

Double Delight for Boax

Congratulations to Charlie Boax on her winning ways last weekend. After being crowned the Scottish Under 16 Solo Champion on Saturday 25th March she performed the next day in the Rotary Finals at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Charlie, who plays principal baritone with Whitburn Band, competed against ten young Rotary...read more

Sunday 2 April 2023

Mercer & Barker signs Bousie

It has been announced that Mark Bousie from Fodens is joining Mercer & Barker as a Performing Artist. Mark was born in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire and studied euphonium with Steven Mead at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Amongst his successes as a soloist are winning the Wind Section of...read more

Sunday 2 April 2023

2023 National Test Pieces Announced

Kapitol Promotions has announced the five set test-pieces for the Finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2023. The works were chosen by the Kapitol Promotions Music Panel, which is responsible for choosing the set test-pieces for the Regional Championships and National Finals each year. The panel is...read more

Sunday 2 April 2023

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Summer School

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is offering an opportunity to spend a week learning from the very best brass performers in the country including its head of brass John Logan. Students aged 12-17 with a playing ability of Grade 6+ will be able to refine their solo, chamber and orchestral performance...read more

Sunday 2 April 2023

Scottish Youth Solo and Ensemble Championships Results

The Scottish Youth Solo and Ensemble Championships took place at the Bellshill Salvation Army last Saturday 25th March. The event was adjudicated by celebrated trombonist Brett Baker. The piano accompanist was the acclaimed Gina Baker. Over 30 soloists and 11 ensembles qualified for the finals in the various age categories. Winning...read more

Sunday 2 April 2023

Work with BBE

Brass Bands England is offering a part-time freelance opportunity to work with its team for from mid-May until the end of November as its Events and Communications Coordinator. The 2 day-per-week role is available at a rate of £125 per day and can be carried out remotely or with hybrid working...read more

Monday 27 March 2023

RWCMD Impress at Regent Hall

The Brass Band of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama impressed a capacity crowd at Regent Hall, London on Friday 24th March. Under the leadership of Dr Robert Childs, Head of the Brass Band Pathway at the RWCMD the band performed a well-crafted programme celebrating Wales and Welsh Music....read more