In January Foden's and the Love Music Trust announced an exciting composers competition that would see four short listed compositions performed as part of LMT's annual Summer Celebration Weekend at Clonter Opera, Macclesfield on the 22nd June, an event that is being supported by Foden's. Speaking about the initiative, John Barber...read more
Grimethorpe Education presents a fantastic opportunity for all young brass and percussion students of approximately grade 4 standard or above to learn and play alongside members of the world famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band. The free of charge workshop will be led by renowned composer and conductor Paul Lovatt-Cooper and will take...read more
A4 Brass Quartet is delighted to announce the results of their 2019 Composition Competition. The final round was judged in co-operation with globally renowned composer and tutor Gary Carpenter; and arranger, editor and festival director Paul Hindmarsh. In a final featuring eight works for brass quartet, it was ‘The Code’ by...read more
Congratulations to Brass Band Regensburg conducted by Dave Lea on winning the Challenge Section at the 42nd European Brass Band Championships in Montreux, Switzerland.
Results:
Set Piece: Terezín - Mario Bürki
Jury: Ian Bousfield (England), Hervé Grélat (Switzerland) & Bert Van Thienen (Belgium).
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2. LT...read more
Congratulations to Catch Basin Brass Band conducted by Andreas Lackner on winning the Premier Section and to Wardle Academy Youth Band conducted by Lee Rigg on winning the Development Section at the European Youth Brass Band Contest in Montreux, Switzerland. Results Premier SectionSet Piece: ‘Sanctuary!’ - Daniel Hall Jury: Anne...read more
Brass Bands England (BBE) is delighted with the announcement that the European Brass Band Championships is set to return to England for the first time in 17 years, to be held at Sage Gateshead in 2024.
Arguably the world’s most prestigious brass band event, the European Championships were first held at the...read more
Friday 3 May 2019
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