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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

Sunday 21 January 2018

New sop at Friary Guildford

Friary Guildford is delighted to announce that soprano cornet player, Martin Britt, has joined the Band. Martin has long been regarded as one of the banding world’s finest soprano players. Having studied trumpet at The Royal Academy of Music with James Watson and David Staff, he has played Star Wars with...read more

Saturday 20 January 2018

Arts Council England announces Foden's as successful applicants for a share of £2.8 million resilience and sustainability fund

Foden’s Band have announced that they have been successful in obtaining funding through Arts Council England’s National Lottery funded 'Catalyst programme'. The band have been awarded £17,819 towards a total project cost of £20,875. The project is to enhance Strategic Organisational Development within the organisation. The project will make the organisation...read more

Friday 19 January 2018

Free Junior Brass Band Workshop at RWCMD

Dr Robert Childs, Acting Head of Brass at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, is leading a brass band workshop on Saturday 10th February. The workshop is completely free of charge and is open to any school-age brass player of Grade 5 standard and above. The workshop will run...read more