The 9th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition and Festa, run by the Japan Chamber Music Foundation, will be held between 13-21 May 2017 in Osaka, Japan, and is open for entries.
The forthcoming Competition comprises: Section One - string quartet; Section 2: wind quintet, saxophone quartet and brass quintet; Festa: chamber music...read more
The acclaimed International Brass Band Summer School has returned to Swansea for its 26th course, and will be holding its end of course concert at Swansea University's Singleton campus on Friday 5th August.
Course Director, Professor Nicholas Childs, commented: "This year's band has over a 120 musicians gathered from 14 different countries,...read more
This Sunday (31 July) Kenny Crookston, former Whitburn cornetist and Editor of the British Bandsman magazine, will be biking his way around the 100 miles of the London 100 to raise money for the amazing charity, Brass for Africa.
In Kenny's own words: "If you would like to support the charity and,...read more
Ten years since Steven Mead recorded his award-winning album ‘Euphonium Virtuoso’ with Brass Band Buizingen (BBB) and conductor Luc Vertommen, the star soloist, band and conductor meet in the studio once again.
As with all of Steve’s albums, it is repertoire driven, with several of the works arranged by BBB's talented MD,...read more
Following the recent resignation of Miles Davison, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is pleased to announce Jonathan Bates as Principal Horn.
Speaking on behalf of the band, Musical Director, Dr Robert Childs told BBW: "I've known Jonathan for a number of years through the NYBBGB and his time at Black Dyke. His horn playing...read more
Thursday 4 August 2016
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