The Brass Band Summer School recently welcomed musicians from Canada, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, United Kingdom and United States of America for a fun-filled week of music making at Harrogate Ladies' College. The 120 strong band enjoyed honing their skills under the leadership of Dr Robert Childs and...read more
The Vale of Glamorgan Festival 2023 opens with the ground-breaking Tredegar Town Band, under the Musical Direction of Conductor Ian Porthouse, and a world premiere of a major new brass band work by award-winning composer David John Roche, who was born and raised in Tredegar. Showcasing other living composers including Gavin...read more
Cory Band has announced the arrival of new tenor horn player Eve Nixon. Eve started playing in the South Glamorgan Youth Brass Band and joined Tongwynlais at the age of 15 after which she was a member for 22 years She left contesting bands five years ago to join the army...read more
The Market Rasen Band has announced the appointment of Robert Tinker as its new principal cornet. It follows an extended period where he has led the section owing to former principal cornet Steve Healey stepping down from the role.
Commenting on the appointment MD Ian Knapton explained, "Rob has been superb...read more
Sydney City Brass secured its position as Australia's leading elite level band by successfully defending its New South Wales State Championship title. The band built on its recent success at the Nationals by winning all three disciplines of the contest, with performances described as “outstanding” by adjudicator Mark Ford. The...read more
Wednesday 30 August 2023
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