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Wednesday 13 July 2022

Conducting opportunities at the BBSS

The Brass Band Band Summer School (BBSS) is getting set for its first in person course since 2019 and will be accepting conducting delegates, who will have the opportunity to hone their skills in front of a band with BBSS Musical Director and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama...read more

Monday 11 July 2022

Leyland welcomes back Culross

The Leyland Band has announced the return of Iain Culross as principal cornet. Iain previously held the role from 2016-2018 and will now take over from Cedric Ritler, who has returned to Switzerland after completing his studies at the Royal Northern College of Music. Commenting on his return Iain stated,...read more

Monday 11 July 2022

Purkiss joins Carlton Main Frickley

Carlton Main Frickley has announced the appointment of David Purkiss to work alongside Professional Conductor, Allan Withington in preparation for the British Open Championship. A graduate of The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, David has gained widespread experience over a career that started with him playing within the Salvation Army and...read more

Monday 11 July 2022

NYBBS Open Day 2022

Young brass and percussion musicians considering joining the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) can find out more about the organisation and how it works for their benefit at the organisation's annual residential summer course next month. A special Open Day will be held on Thursday 4th August at...read more

Monday 11 July 2022

John Wallace CBE receives Her Majesty’s Medal for Music

The Queen has presented Her Majesty’s Medal for Music for 2021 to Professor John Wallace CBE, patron of the Scottish Brass Band Association. An internationally renowned Scottish trumpet soloist, composer and educator, John started playing the trumpet when he was seven years old, and at 16, toured Europe with the...read more

Monday 11 July 2022

2022 Brighouse Lions March & Hymn Tune Contest

Congratulations to Elland Silver Band on winning the top prizes at the Brighouse & District Lions March & Hymn Tune Contest last weekend. The band’s winning performances of 'The Wizard' and 'Abide with Me' earned them £700 in prize money as well as individual honours awarded to Lewis Barton for...read more

Monday 11 July 2022

NYBBW 40th Summer Celebrations

The National Youth Brass Band of Wales celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. To mark this milestone in its history the band will perform a trio of concerts, under the direction of Philip Harper. They will begin in Bangor on Thursday 4th August, before travelling to Fishguard on Friday 5th...read more