Tuesday 6 February 2018

Argente heads up Brass at the RWCMD 

Roger Argente, renowned bass trombonist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, began his role as the new Head of Brass Performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama on Monday 5th February. Roger chose to introduce himself to the brass students of the RWCMD on his first day by way...read more

Tuesday 6 February 2018

'Saxhorn Fest' at Salford  

On Saturday 3rd February Katrina Marzella of Black Dyke and Helen Varley of Grimethorpe led a new combined Tenor Horn & Baritone 'Saxhorn Fest' Day at the University of Salford. The event was aimed at exploring and developing the potential of the traditional brass band 'middle of the band' and was...read more

Monday 5 February 2018

Second & Fourth Section Regionals Errata 

In preparations for the upcoming Regional Championships, Kapitol Promotions have released an official errata for bands in sections two and four that are hoping to book their Cheltenham places over the next few weeks: ERRATA ISSUED 30.1.18 FOURTH SECTION ‘World Tour’ (Rodney Newton) Bar 1 & 3 – timpani –...read more

Thursday 1 February 2018

UniBrass 2018 announce Adjudication Team 

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

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


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