A scratch band made of players from Wingates, Flixton, Whitworth Vale and Healy, Hoover (Bolton) and Eagley recently helped with the Channel 5 Christmas Appeal to help find abandoned animals a home for Christmas. The band pre-recorded a short medley of carols, specially arranged for the night by composer William Stead...read more
The Royal Northern College of Music's Congregation of Awards were held earlier this month, with Honorary Memberships (HonRNCM) and Fellowships (FRNCM) being presented.
Murray Greig, perhaps best known for his position as principal trumpet with the Orchestra of Opera North was made a Fellow (FRNCM) at this recent ceremony. He received his...read more
The eight semi-finalists for the Young Brass Award 2019 has been announced as:Holly Clark (cornet); Peter Mcdonough (euphonium); Siobhan Bates (tenor horn); Frank Coughlan (trumpet); Felix Rockhill (trombone); Tobias Reifer (euphonium); Sebastian Williman (cornet/flugel); Angus Butt (bass trombone) Each talented musician, aged between 16 and 21, will perform a programme lasting...read more