Following a successful bid to the ‘Heritage Lottery Fund’ in October 2016, Foden's secured funding for a ‘Heritage and Digital Project’ that has allowed the band to digitise its historical artefacts, original 78 recordings and original manuscripts.
Speaking about the project, Mark Wilkinson commented: "Since the successful application was awarded, our...read more
From 27th to 30th December, approximately 40 young musicians of the Cornwall Youth Brass Band will be spending four days of their Christmas holidays, rehearsing and studying under the baton of their Guest Conductor Dr Stephen Cobb, Staff Bandmaster of the International Staff Band of The Salvation Army, with his son...read more
With just over two weeks of frenzied shopping time before Christmas day, BBW has compiled a handy gift guide and the best thing about it... you don’t have to venture out into the cold to purchase the items – they’re all available at the click of a mouse. Happy shopping! Use...read more
Tenor horn legend, Gordon Higginbottom's new book outlining his incredible musical experiences, is released for sale today. Entitled 'Umchucks to Cadenzas' — 'The Highs and Blows of Higgy' the book tells of life story of the pioneering soloist, including memories of his time as member of the world class James Shepherd...read more
It has been announced that new applications are being sought for a Master programme in Composition for Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Brass Band at the Berne University of the Arts (HKB) in Switzerland. The highly respected Composition and Theory Department will offer the programme course alongside its other renowned Master curriculums,...read more
The panel of judges who will make the all important decisions in Torquay next March have been announced. The adjudicating team for the West of England Regional Championships has been announced. The panel who will have the important job of selecting the qualifiers for the National Finals are Brett...read more
Sunday 10 December 2017
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