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Saturday 8 April 2017

Fairey supports Stockport youth

Fairey Band has renewed it musical partnership with Stockport Schools Senior and Intermediate bands. Members of the Fairey Band helped tutor players from the Stockport Schools Senior and Intermediate Bands (SSBB), as they prepared for their recent appearances at the National Youth Championships of Great Britain. The training day at Stockport Music...read more

Saturday 8 April 2017

1st Old Boys win at the Valley

2017 BBLNI Brass in Concert Championships Fifteen bands took part in the recent BBLNI 'Brass in Concert' Championships in Fivemiletown, County Tyrone. Held at the local Valley Hotel, the day began with some excellent performances in Section 4, which were much appreciated by the supportive audience. Letterbreen's 'American' theme secured victory...read more

Saturday 8 April 2017

Tovey leads Chicago Staff Band

On Thursday March 23rd, the Metropolitan Division Music & Gospel Arts department in conjunction with the Territorial Music & Gospel Arts department hosted an open rehearsal with the Chicago Staff Band (CSB) led by grammy award winning conductor Bramwell Tovey. This once in a lifetime opportunity for a Salvation Army ensemble...read more

Saturday 8 April 2017

Solo and Quartet contest in Warwickshire

Take Two for West Midlands Solo, Duet and Quartet Competition The popular West Midlands Brass Band Association Solo Duet and Quartet Contest will be held once more on Sunday 7 May. Following the success of last year's competition, at which competitors came from as far afield as Bristol and Llangollen, the...read more

Saturday 8 April 2017

Owen Farr boosts Salford students

Besson tenor horn artist Owen Farr recently visited the University of Salford to work with the Adelphi Brass Band and soloists. Owen is the International Brass Tutor for the Musical Arts programme and enjoyed working with the students as they prepare for their end of year performance exams. Dr Brett Baker Programme...read more

Saturday 8 April 2017

New CD for Clarence

New CD Recording Confirmed For Clarence Adoo Trust Supporters of the Clarence Adoo Trust are delighted to announce a new fundraising project will take place later this year: the renowned Enfield Citadel Band, under the guest direction of John Ward will record a celebration of Eric Ball’s music in July. This will...read more

Saturday 8 April 2017

Foden’s recognised by Sandbach

Sandbach Town Council announces that new town and village entry signs have been erected to identify the individual villages of Elworth, Ettiley Heath, Sandbach Heath and Wheelock. The entry signs also recognise the role and importance of Foden's Band in Sandbach. John Barber, Chairman of Fodens Band, commented: “Foden’s is delighted to...read more