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
On Sunday 6 May 'Brass on the Bus' once again took to the streets of London to perform to unsuspecting members of the public.
Instigated a few years ago by NYBBGB Alumni Kaitlin Wild and Tom Steer, Brass on the Bus has become an annual fundraising event which takes place in central...read more
Philip Wilby's 'Wondrous Cross' received its world premiere in Chicago on Saturday 28th April. The beautiful setting of the text of Isaac Watts was performed superbly by the Illinois Brass Band and the Metro Youth Singers.
The work was originally written as a choir and organ or piano composition but was...read more
Black Dyke Band has announced that Andrew Wareham will become their 'Young Composer in Residence' for 2018. The role is supported by the band with public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Andy is currently completing his post graduate studies in conducting at the Royal Welsh College...read more
Congratulations to 1st Old Boys under Stephen Cairns who were awarded first place in The Brass Band League of Northern Ireland (BBL). The contest returned to the Alley Theatre in Strabane to present its annual Spring Festival where the own choice test-piece competition proved to be as popular as ever, supported...read more
Details for this year's Whit Friday contests which take place on 25th May have been announced by the organisers of Saddleworth & Oldham District.
The eleven popular venues will once again be anticipating a large number of bands with the contest this year falling at the start of the Spring Bank...read more
BBC Young Musician has been showcasing the very best British classical music talent for the past 40 years. The very first winner in 1978 was trombonist Michael Hext, whilst Peter Moore won the event in 2012. Following her success in the Brass Final, televise on Friday evening, Isobel Daws will be...read more
Tuesday 8 May 2018
