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Tuesday 1 August 2023

Foden’s Youth Band invites Applications

Foden’s Youth Band is inviting applications from brass and percussionists aged 21 or under and of at least a grade 5 standard. The Youth Band was formed in 2012 in order to provide opportunities for young brass and percussion players to experience performances alongside world class musicians, tuition from some...read more

Tuesday 1 August 2023

Willebroek Solo Contest gets Wick and Alliance Support

The Willebroek Solo Contest has announced an exclusive partnership with the Denis Wick and Alliance Brass brands to support its growing annual event. There is are prize funds of 5,000 Euros covering the different four categories, with the 2023 final being held at the Municipal Schouwburg in Willebroek on Sunday...read more

Tuesday 1 August 2023

ISSBB prepares for Gala Concert

The International Brass Band Summer School is delighted to be underway this week as preparations begin for the free Gala Concert on 4th August. The ISSBB delivers a fantastic week-long course, with world-class tutors in the beautiful Welsh seaside location of University of Wales, which overlooks the majestic panorama of...read more

Tuesday 1 August 2023

Grimethorpe to give Cross-Genre Premieres

Grimethorpe Colliery Band continues to develop its reputation for pioneering new music and reaching out to new audiences with a forthcoming cross-genre concert appearance with the RSVP Bhangra ensemble and operatic soprano vocalist Belinda Evans. The artists will perform together at the Corn Exchange in Exeter on Sunday 13th August....read more

Tuesday 1 August 2023

NYBBW Concert Tour

Members of the National Youth Brass Band of Wales were working hard at Trinity St David in Carmarthen last week under Guest Musical Director Paul Holland. The successful course culminated in three concerts in the north, west and south of Wales. The first performance was held in the Pritchard-Jones Hall,...read more

Tuesday 1 August 2023

National Youth Harry Mortimer Competition

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has just started its summer course at Wymondham College under the baton of American conductor Sarah Ioannides. The day after principal seats were decided upon through a series of auditions (listed below), the talented winners of Easter’s Katie Ogden Contest competed in...read more

Tuesday 1 August 2023

NYBBS Principals Launch into Action

After their safe arrivals at Strathallan School and the smooth completion of registrations and room allocations yesterday, the 185 students attending this week’s National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) summer course got straight down to auditions for the seating positions in the Children’s, Reserve and Senior bands. Tutors and...read more