Tuesday 18 June 2019

French Open Victory for Flowers

Flowers, under the direction of MD Paul Holland, were victorious at the recent French Open in Amboise. The band impressed with a programme including 'Ascension'by Philip Wilby, 'Threnody'by Ben Hollings and cornetist Thomas Fountain was in dazzling form with Jonathan Bates' 'Jacob's Ladder'. Results:Adjudicators: Chris Jeans (President), Luc Vertommen & Nobert...read more

Tuesday 18 June 2019

Hebden Bridge March & Hymn Tune Contest 2019

Congratulations go to Milnrow who picked up first prize in the hotly contested Hebden Bridge march and Hymn Contest. Fresh from Whit Friday, Milnrow’s excellent performance of their chosen march saw them beat Elland Silver into 2ndplace by just one point. The Youth Prize was won by Elland Silver Youth, who...read more

Tuesday 18 June 2019

Black Dyke Band of the Year Open Rehearsal

Black Dyke will showcase its BrassPass UK Band of the Year programme during an open rehearsal this Thursday, under the direction of Professor Nicholas Childs. Those in attendance will be treated to a preview of ‘A Brighter Light’ by Philip Wilby, two movements from Peter Graham’s new ‘Baritone Concerto’ and new...read more

Tuesday 18 June 2019

RPO welcomes Josh Cirtina as new Principal Bass Trombone

At the age of the 24, Josh has been appointed as Principal Bass Trombone of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and is thoroughly looking forward to the future. James Fountain, Principal Trumpet of the RPO stated on social media, “We’ll always miss the big man, Roger Argente, but I’m delighted we can...read more

Monday 17 June 2019

Four in a Row for Brighouse

Congratulations to the Brighouse & Rastrick Band who were once again crowned Saddleworth Overall Champions for the 4th year in a row. This also completes a hat trick of perfect scorecards, with the band achieving 6 first prizes (the top 6 results being counted towards the overall result) and a 2nd....read more

Monday 17 June 2019

Foden’s Triumphs at Tameside

Winning 8 of the local titles at the Tameside Whit Friday this weekend, Foden’s have once again proved themselves to be the band to beat at this fabulous competition. Results*:1. Foden's £2,0002. Rothwell Temperance £1,0003. Elland Silver £750 4. Hammonds Saltaire5. Northop Silver6. Ratby Local Championship:1.Ashton-under-Lyne £7502. Mossley £6003. Stalybridge Old...read more

Monday 17 June 2019

2019 Brass in Concert Draw Announced

The draw has been announced for the 43rd Brass in Concert and 2nd Youth Brass in Concert Championship. The event will be held at Sage Gateshead on the weekend of the 16thand 17thNovember. The draw was made by celebrity sports broadcaster Mark Pougatch, close to his home, in North Oxfordshire. 2019...read more


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