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Tuesday 30 January 2018

New signing for Fairey

The Fairey Band has announced the signing of Charlotte Horsfield on second trombone. Charlotte is a student at the RNCM and alumni of the NYBBGB who joins from Hammonds Saltaire where she has been solo trombone for the last two years. Principal trombone Rebecca Lundberg commented: "We're delighted to welcome...read more

Monday 29 January 2018

Curtin provides inspiration for Wantage youth

The Wantage Silver Band recently hosted euphonium virtuoso Gary Curtin for a memorable weekend of music making. The Sterling euphonium soloist provided a masterclass for seven young players as well as being appearing as guest soloist with the senior Wantage Band. The concert at Reading Central Salvation Army featured Gary in...read more

Sunday 28 January 2018

Cory 2018 Composition Competition

The Cory Band has announced details of its 2018 Composition Competition in collaboration with The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. The band is looking for entrants to compete for three finalist places where their works will be performed at a special concert at the RWCMD in May. Works are...read more

Sunday 28 January 2018

'De Profundis' shortlisted for RCS award

After the successful premiere performance of 'De Profundis' written by John Wallace CBE last summer at the East Neuk Festival, the members of the Tullis Russell Mills Band have been delighted to find out that the composition has been shortlisted for a prestigious RCS 'Community/Education Project of the Year' award. 'De...read more

Sunday 28 January 2018

Young Composer in Residence opportunity at Black Dyke

Black Dyke is seeking applications from musicians between the ages of 11 and 25 to become the band's 'Young Composer in Residence' for 2018/19. Previous incumbents of the role include Jonathan Bates, who worked alongside Edward Gregson and Matthew Eden who linked up with Peter Graham, to gain guidance in the...read more

Tuesday 23 January 2018

Tongwynlais double appointment

As preparations for the hotly contested Welsh Area gather apace, The Tongwynlais Temperance Band is delighted to announce that Swedish performer and conductor Andreas Kratz, will be directing the Band at the Welsh Regional contest held in Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall on Sunday the 18th of March. As well as a...read more

Monday 22 January 2018

Ian Bousfield to appear at RCS Brass Spectacular

Ian Bousfield to appear at RCS Brass Spectacular One of the world’s outstanding brass musicians is to join forces with students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Co-op Funeralcare Band for an unforgettable evening of music making in Glasgow. The Brass Spectacular will see trombone virtuoso Ian Bousfield perform...read more