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
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
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
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
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
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
Wednesday 16 May 2018
