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Wednesday 5 June 2024

Life Membership Medal for Marco Marzella

Congratulations to Newmains & District Band percussionist Marco Marzella on receiving his Scottish Brass Band Association life membership medal for 50 years service to brass banding. He received his medal from the band’s Neil Cross at a recent concert. Marco’s banding career started with Armadale Burgh where he enjoyed his first contest...read more

Wednesday 5 June 2024

Applicants invited for Future Leaders’ Programme

Applications are now open for BBE’s Brass Foundations Future Leaders’ Programme, which aims to develop the talent of youth band leaders in the sector. This new year-long programme will provide a unique training experience, with practical workshops, ongoing mentorship, peer networking and support to complete the RSL Level 3 Certificate in...read more

Friday 31 May 2024

Wantage Appoints New MD

Wantage Concert Brass has announced the appointment of former Principal Director of Music of the Royal Marines, Dr Chris Davis OBE, as its new Musical Director. Since retiring from the Royal Marines, following 35 years of service, Chris has enjoyed a busy freelance career as a conductor, clinician and adjudicator. Having gained...read more

Friday 31 May 2024

Shaun Crowther welcomed at B&R

Brighouse and Rastrick has announced that Shaun Crowther will be joining the band, as its new Solo Eb Tuba player. Long regarded as one of the finest Eb Tuba players in the brass band movement, Shaun served as the Fairey Band’s Principal Tuba for 25 years, and Grimethorpe Colliery Band’s for...read more

Friday 31 May 2024

Cory’s Lower Brass Day

Cory Band is hosting its first Low Brass Day lead by Principal Euphonium Glyn Williams and Principal Eb Tuba Tommy Tynan. A spokesperson from the band explained, “Join Glyn and Tommy on Saturday 24th August 2024 in the home of Cory Band for a day perfect for any low brass player...read more

Friday 31 May 2024

Withington Manger Collaboration to Conclude

Allan Withington has announced he will conclude his long association with Manger Musikklag in 2025. The partnership began in the 1980s when Allan appeared as a guest with the band. This led to him becoming the band’s conductor during which time he has led them to success in the Siddis Championship,...read more

Friday 31 May 2024

Elland Side by Side

Over 60 musicians of all ages and abilities recently came together for a 'side by side' workshop initiative run by Elland Silver Band. The workshop was led by the organisation's senior band Musical Director, Dr Brett Baker, alongside Sam Harrison, MD of their Youth and Community Bands, and Thomas Cobham, Brass...read more