The IBBSS course, supported by Geneva Musical Instruments attracts international delegates from across the banding world, and will run from 31st July to- 5th August under Music Director Prof. Nicholas Childs.
Commenting on next year’s course Nicholas stated, “The ethos of the IBBSS is about bringing people together to enjoy...read more
The Royal Northern College of Music has conferred Honorary Fellowships (FRNCM) to Paul Hindmarsh and the late Rhys Owens. The awards were made on Wednesday 14th December as part of the annual RNCM Graduation Ceremony.
The outstanding musical contribution of Rhys Owens, the former principal trumpet of the Liverpool Philharmonic...read more
Matthew Sargeant has been announced as the winner of the 2022 A4 Brass Quartet Composition Prize with his work, ‘Luder’s Dreams of a Castle’. The work, inspired by the buildings designed by renowned British architect Owen Luder, will now be performed by the award-winning ensemble in performances to mark their 10th...read more
The British Army Band Catterick will be hosting a brass skills workshop on the 14th January 2023. The workshop is free to attend and open to brass musicians aged 15-35. It will start at 9.00am and will be held at Piave Lines, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3LE.
If you...read more
The pandemic, successive lockdowns and school budget cuts have seen many children and young people in rural areas, deprived towns and cities miss out on picking up an instrument. That is why this year the BBE Brass Foundations team took up the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge to raise funds that...read more