Looking forward to next year, the Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) has announced that entry forms for the 2021 NYBBS (National Youth Brass Band of Scotland) summer course are now available.
The event, which will be taking place from Sunday 1 August to Saturday 7 August, is once again being held at...read more
As announced on BBC Radio 3 ‘In Tune’ earlier this week the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to share the news that STROKESTRA® has been shortlisted for a prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) Impact Award.
STROKESTRA® is a pioneering stroke rehabilitation programme that harnesses the power of group creative music-making alongside professional...read more
On Sunday 8th November St Andrews Music Participation is hosting a free virtual conservatoire for brass players. A spokesperson for the event explained, “Following the success of the inaugural StAMP Brass Camp, we are delighted to launch the StAMP Virtual Conservatoire. The Virtual Conservatoire extends StAMP and the aims and principles...read more
Following ten years in the flugel horn chair at Black Dyke, Zoe Lovatt-Cooper has announced that she will be leaving the band as she embarks on the adventure that is becoming a parent. Zoe commented, “I am excited to share the news that I am expecting my first child in February...read more
Astley Youth Band will host a free online 'Brass Day' later this month on Saturday 24th October. The band will host seven different sessions catering for a full range of playing abilities from beginner to advanced, children and adult players. There will even be a session for parents with hints and...read more