Monday 25 June 2018

Diane Pannell makes the Queen’s Honours list

Diane Pannell, the Musical Director of Haverhill Youth & Community Band and Hadstock Silver Band, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Borthday Honours list. The award is in recognition of her many years of outstanding service to music in the local community. As a player, teacher and...read more

Sunday 24 June 2018

National adjudicators announced

The panel of adjudicators for this year's National Finals, in Cheltenham and London, has been announced by Kapitol Promotions. On Saturday 6th October at the Royal Albert Hall the esteemed panel will comprise of Wantage Band MD Paul Holland, former Association of Brass Band Adjudicators Chairman, Alan Morrison, and the highly...read more

Saturday 23 June 2018

Foden’s Open Solo, Duet and Quartet competition 2018

Foden’s Band are delighted to announce details of their 8th Open Solo, Duet, and Quartet competition, on Saturday 3rd of November. The competition continues to grow in popularity, and Foden’s Band is very proud that it maintains its reputation as one of the best events of its kind in the...read more

Saturday 23 June 2018

A4 Brass Quartet announce 2018 Summer Tour

After a very successful year completing the Royal Northern College of Music International Artist Diploma in Chamber Music, the quartet’s attention will soon turn to preparations for a busy summer schedule. The first stop will be a residency at the Lieksa Brass Week in Finland (20-26th July) where they will...read more

Friday 22 June 2018

Hebden Bridge March Contest 2018 Results

Congratulations to the Hammonds Band, who won their second shield of the contesting season by retaining their title at the Hebden Bridge Hymn and March Contest. Directed by Morgan Griffiths, Hammonds started with Karl Jenkins’ wonderful arrangement of the Hymn ‘Abide with Me’ featuring soloists Phillip Varley on cornet and Zoe...read more

Thursday 21 June 2018

New Soprano for Hammonds

Following on from being crowned Grand Shield winners 2018, Hammonds now have a new Soprano player. Rob Jaggar has moved from Assistant principal to soprano cornet, making an impressive soprano debut at Batley Town Hall earlier this month. Rob joined Hammonds on assistant principal cornet in 2015 having had successful spells...read more

Wednesday 20 June 2018

AoBBA welcomes new members

The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators is pleased to announce that the highly respected and accomplished musician Sheona White will be joining the Association this month. An experienced educator; Sheona’s sparkling solo career, which includes releasing two very successful solo CDs, combined with her dedication to developing the next generation...read more


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