Boscombe Band is hosting an open rehearsal night with guest, Bournemouth Concert Brass, at 7.45pm on 7 March. Boscombe Bandmaster, Howard Evans, has enjoyed a long association with Ray Steadman-Allen, often featuring his music on CDs. Ray Steadman-Allen was also the inspiration behind a couple of the projects undertaken by...read more
Derwent Brass has announced the appointment of Matthew Eden as their new Associate Composer. Matthew has just finished his tenure as 'Young Composer in Residence' with Black Dyke, and work alongside 'Contemporary Music Associate', Paul McGhee. Matthew, who studies composition at the RNCM stated, "I'm delighted to make this link with...read more
The National Eisteddfod of Wales is hoping that it can attract a bumper crop of competitors to its televised brass band contests to be held in Llanrwst in Conway later this year. Brass Bands have played an important part of the event for over 140 years, with the various sections being...read more
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is extremely excited to announce details of its upcoming Easter course:NYBB Artistic Director, Bramwell Tovey, will be joined by Guest Conductor, Mark David and Guest Soloist, Allen Vizzutti. Mark David is Head of Brass at The Royal Academy of Music and was Principal...read more