The Shirley Band, a first section brass band from Solihull in the West Midlands, held its annual family Christmas concert, 'Brass at Christmas’ on 1 December, conducted by Dave Bishop-Rowe and attended by special guest Solihull MP, Julian Knight. The concert, sponsored by Wadsworths Solicitors, was held at St James Church,...read more
European, Norwegian, Siddis and Brass in Concert champions Eikanger-Bjørsvik gave two world premieres of new works by Norwegian composers as they delighted the audience at the Grieghallen in Bergen last weekend with their heavy weight 'Northern Lights' concert.
Under the direction of Swiss conductor Philippe Bach, the band showed just how...read more
Elland Silver Band has received a grant from the Norman Jones Fund, administered by Brass Bands England, to fund a free workshop for young brass and percussion players. The event will be held on Saturday 27th January at Halifax Minster and led by soloists from the Cory Band.
Elland Silver...read more
On Friday 8th December the brass band of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama performed their annual Christmas themed lunchtime concert at St David's Hall, Cardiff. The impressively sized audience, numbering over 700, were treated to Festive delights and playing of the very highest standard, which has now become...read more
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
Wednesday 13 December 2017
