Over 20 conductors and brass band enthusiasts attended BBE’s second Artistic Development seminar in Loughborough School, hosted by Philip Harper. Commenting on the day Kenny Crookston, BBE’s CEO stated, "We were yet again delighted with the turnout and level of engagement at Philip's seminar, which focused on a subject right at...read more
The West of England Brass Band Association has announced the judges for the 2019 West of England Regional Championships. The event will be held on 9thand 10thof March at the Riviera Centre in Torquay, with the adjudicating comprising the following: Championship Section: Major David Barringer MBE & Ludovic NeurohrFirst Section: Major...read more
Bodmin Town Band recently launched its brand new Youth Band, which will work alongside the already well-established Training Band. The Youth Band’s Musical Director, Rachael Sargent commented, "We already have engagements and contests organised for the upcoming year. The Youth Band will also get to work alongside our established MD...read more
The brass department at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama had a particularly busy day yesterday (7thDecember) taking part in both a special concert, attended by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in celebration of his 70th birthday and a festive performance at the capital’s premier concert venue, St...read more
In recognition of A4 Brass Quartet’s significant achievements in the music profession since graduating from the College, they have been appointed as Honoary Associate Artists of the Royal Northern College of Music. This new ambassadorial role will now see ensemble members Jamie Smith, Jonathan Bates, Michael Cavanagh and Chris Robertson...read more
The award winning Woodfalls Band is holding a Christmas Concert at the St Francis Church in Salisbury on Saturday 8th December. The highly acclaimed local brass band, that represented the West of England at the Brass Band National Finals plan to give a traditional Christmas spectacle featuring a host of festive...read more
It has been announced that with immediate effect Stockport Silver has parted ways with its MD Alex Parker. The band returned to the contesting scene in February 2016 but has seen a drastic reduction in player numbers in recent months. Due to this the committee have decided to make the shift...read more
Saturday 8 December 2018
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