Brass Band World magazine: The June / July edition of the leading brass band magazine is out now - and once again it’s packed with essential reading, news, views and thought-provoking opinions by quality writers.In this edition:TRIBUTE: ‘GENTLEMAN JIM’ Banding mourns the loss of the iconic James Shepherd, whose playing, mentoring...read more
The Elland Silver Band organisation will feature all six of its member ensembles at its annual showcase concert in Huddersfield later this month. Over 100 musicians, many of whom are relative beginners, will showcase the success of the organisations in providing inspirational musical experiences for players of all ages and...read more
The funeral of cornet legend James Shepherd, will take place at Halifax Minster (HX1 1QR) on Wednesday 19th July at 1.30pm. It will be followed by a short service at 3.00pm for family and close friends at Park Wood Crematorium, Park Wood Road, Elland (HX5 9HZ).
An invitation has been extended...read more
10-year-old Neythen Powell-Jones was the star solo performer at the recent West of England Bandsmen’s Festival in Bugle.
The St Austell Youth Band’s baritone player won the 'Best Player' award for his super performance of 'Maid of the Mourne Shore' which was played with such maturity that adjudicator Steve Sykes...read more
Tredegar and its MD Ian Porthouse recently welcomed Rhiannon Barber, Hannah Paloma Ratigan and Florence Anna Maunders (l-r), three composers they are working with on an innovative project, to the Welsh Champion’s bandroom. The visit is linked to their appearance at the Vale of Glamorgan Contemporary Music Festival in September,...read more
Congratulations to trombone soloist Isobel Daws who has just secured the role of solo trombone with the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra. It's the latest high-profile achievement for Isobel, following her studies at the prestigious Karajan-Akademie der Berliner Philharmoniker and award-winning performances with the Bone-afide trombone ensemble.
The orchestra was founded in...read more
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