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Monday 18 July 2022

Double Delight for Cory

Following a hectic schedule last week which included a trip to Innsbruck and an appearance at the Welsh Proms in St David’s Hall, Cory spent Sunday afternoon celebrating two major achievements for the band. Firstly, the official presentation of The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service took place with Dr Dale...read more

Monday 18 July 2022

NYBBGB 70th Celebration Concert

Following the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain’s Children’s Band concert on 29th July, the Youth Band will perform its 70th Anniversary Celebration Concert on Saturday 6th August at the Royal College of Music. Leading the band during this celebratory concert will be Guest Conductor, Martyn Brabbins. Martyn is...read more

Monday 18 July 2022

Welsh Proms Concerto Success

Euphonium virtuoso David Childs gave the first live performance of the Vaughan Williams 'Tuba Concerto' adapted for euphonium and orchestra at the 'Last Night of the Welsh Proms' in Cardiff last weekend. The Besson artist was joined by the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera conducted by Owain Arwel Hughes CBE,...read more

Sunday 17 July 2022

Performance opportunities aplenty at the BBSS

Making music as a brass band is the focal point of the Brass Band Summer School, and this year delegates will have the opportunity to do just that under the expert guidance of Dr. Robert Childs. However, it doesn’t stop there! Delegates will also have the opportunity to perform as soloists...read more

Thursday 14 July 2022

NCBB is ‘En Route’ for the Summer

The NYBBGB’s Children’s Band is gearing up for its summer concert at Wells Cathedral later this month. The performance will be the culmination of the band’s residential course which takes place at Taunton School under the direction of Guest Conductor Russell Gray. Russell is an authoritative interpreter of brass band...read more

Thursday 14 July 2022

Thornton relinquishes baton at Grimethorpe

David Thornton has announced that he will be leaving his position as Musical Director of the famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band, with his final appearance taking place this weekend. Commenting on the decision David stated, "It's been a thrill to conduct Grimethorpe over the past three years and I'm positive...read more

Thursday 14 July 2022

Roger Webster to star with the BBSS

Besson Artist and RNCM Professor, Roger Webster, will be appearing as guest clinician and guest soloist at this year’s Brass Band Summer School in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. For the first time in its history the BBSS will be venturing off the grounds of Harrogate Ladies’ College to present its end...read more