The European Brass Band Association has announced the composers and titles of the four set tests for the EBBC in Malmö 2023. All the composers are Swedish, and all pieces commissioned by the local organising committee, Brassmusik Skåne.
EBBC championship section – ‘Aurora’, Joel Thoor Engström EBBC challenge section –...read more
Prominent members of the Scottish Brass Band Association have added their voices to the crescendo of protest at proposals by the Midlothian Council to cut instrumental music tuition in schools in a bid to save money in its annual budget. The council, based just south of Edinburgh, has announced it plans...read more
As Wantage start preparing Wilby’s ‘Red Priest’ for this year’s London and Southern Counties Regional Championships in March, they are joined by trombonist Scott Stewart who temporarily fills the Solo Trombone seat whilst Mike Wallbridge takes some time away for parent duties over the next few months.
The Musical Director...read more
The Brighouse Charity Gala Committee is hoping that they can persuade two local bands to take part in their event on June 23rd. The popular procession sees numerous floats and attractions and involves a short march through the town.
Spokesperson Pat Parker stated, "It's a great family event and we...read more
Three young Welsh players are looking forward to representing their nation as part of the 2023 European Youth Brass Band in Malmo in May. The trio of Welsh musicians are all members of the Llywdcoed Band and students at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff.
Elisabeth...read more
Following the completion of Foden’s various Heritage projects, the band has been informed that the overall 'project' has been marked by the Heritage Lottery as a 'case study for archival and online success, due to the quality of work and updated website.' The successful application was submitted by Carole Crompton...read more
The organisers of the 2023 UniBrass Championships have announced that the event will feature a debut performance from the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Band. It forms part of a new partnership with the Warwickshire & Coventry Youth Brass Course for the event which this year is being held at...read more
Thursday 9 February 2023
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