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Wednesday 16 May 2018

Further success for A4

After successfully winning a Maisie Lewis Award from The Musicians' Company in March, A4 have been further honoured with an invitation to become Yeomen of The Company. The Musicians’ Company is one of the oldest music organisations in the world, yet whilst being proud of their heritage they are undoubtedly focused...read more

Tuesday 15 May 2018

Free Master-class with Mark Wilkinson

Foden's principal cornet Mark Wilkinson is to hold a free masterclass for brass players in Solihull on Sunday 20th May. The event is being organised by Shirley Band (David Hirst) and Solihull Youth Brass Band (Richard Bull) part of Solihull Music Service, who later in the day will accompany Mark at...read more

Monday 14 May 2018

Spring Festival 2018

After a glorious weekend of banding in Blackpool Hamonds Saltaire were victorious securing first place and the Grand Shield for a third time in their history. The band will now be invited to compete at the Bristish Open Championships in September along with runners-up Aldbourne. Congratulations are also due to Senior...read more

Friday 11 May 2018

SCABA cancels entertainment contest

Due to a lack of support, the Southern Counties Amateur Bands Association (scaba) has taken the reluctant decision to cancel their forthcoming Entertainment Contest, scheduled to have taken place on 20th May. A spokesperson commented: "The contest had a confirmed entry of just 9 bands and financial projections indicated that going...read more

Thursday 10 May 2018

IBBSS Gala Concert finale details announced

Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson will feature alongside Black Dyke solo euphonium Daniel Thomas in the International Brass Band Summer School end of course Gala Concert held at Swansea University on Friday 3rd August. In addition to star soloists the concert will feature programmes by the Sovereign and Prestige Bands as...read more

Wednesday 9 May 2018

Foden's collaborate with Mike Lovatt

Foden's are pleased to announce that they will accompany trumpet virtuoso Mike Lovatt on his first solo cd at the end of June. The cd will also feature a rhythm section comprising of Graham Harvey piano, Jeremy Brown Bass and Matt Skelton drums as well as a number of special guests!...read more

Tuesday 8 May 2018

University North Texas expand their brass faculty

Following their announcement that David Childs has been made a tenured Professor of the Euphonium, University of North Texas have just added two more members to its illustrious brass faculty. John W. Richmond, Ph.D. Professor & Dean of the College of Music announced, "I am pleased to announce that two distinguished...read more