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Wednesday 4 January 2017

Radio 2 Brass Award semi-finalists

Next month, eight talented young musicians will record up to ten minutes of repertoire with Foden's Band, conducted by Michael Fowles, at the BBC Philharmonic Studios in the semi-final of the Radio 2 Young Brass Award 2017. They are: Lewis Bettles - trombone James Nash - flugel horn Samuel Taber - bass...read more

Wednesday 4 January 2017

New year transfer season

As 2016 drew to a close, Leigh Baker resigned his role as Resident Conductor at Brighouse and Rastrick to become the new Musical Director at Hepworth. Yesterday evening he led the band in its first rehearsal of 2017, later tweeting: "Thoroughly enjoyable first rehearsal as MD of Hepworth with full team...read more

Wednesday 4 January 2017

RAF forms new reserves band

RAF forms new Royal Auxiliary Air Force Band This year has seen the formation of The Band of The Royal Auxiliary Air Force, with the first Attestation taking place at the band’s new headquarters at RAFC Cranwell. This historical event for Royal Air Force Music Services aims to support the Regular Royal Air...read more

Monday 12 December 2016

New BBW edition out now!

December 2016 / January 2017 edition out now, featuring: BBW INTERVIEW - HOWARD SNELLNow in his 80th birthday year, the keynote speaker at Brass Bands England’s recent first National Conference, Howard Snell, shares his fascinating views on brass bands with fellow musician - Sandy Smith. LET'S DEBATE - CREATIVE RISK-TAKING!European Brass Band Association...read more

Saturday 12 November 2016

John Barber celebrates 20 years

John Barber, a popular contributor to BBW, has received special recognition for 20 years outstanding service to the Foden's Band. Foden's Principal Conductor, Bramwell Tovey, recently presented Solo Trombone player John Barber with a framed photograph containing quotes from leading conductors connected with Foden's, all paying tribute to his performance and...read more

Saturday 12 November 2016

Primary Brass televised on ‘Melody’

The highly popular Cbeebies ‘Melody’ is a series which introduces children to the different families of instruments found within the orchestra. The programme features a little blind girl, Melody, who meets and listens to each of the various ensembles. Last month the episode introducing the brass section featured the primary aged...read more

Saturday 12 November 2016

Brass in Concert update

International influences, an adjudicator change, and a band withdrawal announced by Brass in Concert The organisers of the Brass in Concert Festival, to be held at Sage Gateshead on the weekend of 19th-20th November in association with Yamaha, Banks Group and British Bandsman, have confirmed details of the international themed events that...read more