With UniBrass 2018 just around the corner, the organising committee are excited to announce the adjudicators for the Trophy and Shield sections in this year’s contest. Sandy Smith, the Conductor of Tubular Brass and Resident Musical Director of Grimethorpe Colliery Band, will be overseeing the UniBrass Trophy section alongside Grimethorpe’s Solo...read more
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
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
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