Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra', premiered at the 2022 BBC Proms by Tredegar Band and the National Orchestra of Wales under conductor Ryan Bancroft, has won one of the most prestigious awards in UK classical music. The Forest of Dean composer was presented with the 2023 Royal...read more
Grimethorpe Colliery Band has announced that they have entered into a new partnership with Denis Wick Products Limited. It will enable the iconic mouthpiece and mute manufacturer to work with the band in what is hoped will be a long-term relationship.
Band manager Richard Windle stated, “We're delighted to be working with...read more
At the end of last month David Childs gave the World Premiere performance of James Curnow’s ‘Concerto for Euphonium and Brass Band’. The Concert took place in the Winspear Hall of the Murchison Performing Arts Center at the University of North Texas where David is Professor of Euphonium. It was a...read more
With March upon us, it means that there are just over four weeks until the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain’s Easter course which will culminate in their concert on Saturday 8th April at the fabulous Stoller Hall. The course will take place under the direction of Guest Conductor...read more
Saturday 4 March 2023
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