Reviews

REVIEW: The Big Brass Band Concert (WMBBA)

Published on April 3rd, 2019

The West Midlands Brass Bands Association held their annual Big Brass Band Concert at Cradley Heath Salvation Army on Saturday March 30th. The band was conducted by Dave Lea and comprised 65 players from 23 different... Read More


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Dronfield Band Go On The Run

Published on April 3rd, 2019

Members of the Dronfield Genquip band have been pushing themselves not only musically but physically as they prepare to take part in the gruelling ‘Dronfield 10k run’ on Sunday 7th April. Musical Director Damian Wileman will... Read More


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Band For Britain Planning an Exciting Year Ahead

Published on April 3rd, 2019

Dinnington Colliery Band are now in early planning for a number of exciting projects and performances in preparation of the tenth anniversary year of the filming of the iconic “A Band for Britain”! While it will... Read More


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Blidworth Delight In Protégé Success

Published on April 3rd, 2019

Blidworth Welfare Band are delighted with the progress of their cornet protege, Corey Kohut who has recently been awarded the Selston Music Festival Special Award Trophy and sponsorship from the festival. The award is for performers... Read More


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Performance Anxiety Study Needs Your Help

Published on March 28th, 2019

Mary Golder, a trombone player from Yorkshire is completing a Masters in Developmental Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. For her dissertation she is researching whether Performance Anxiety decreases with age and experience and whether focusing on... Read More


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Youth Championships Judges Announced

Published on March 28th, 2019

Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced the list of adjudicators for this weekend’s National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, which will take place at Warwick School on Saturday (30th). The event will see 30... Read More


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Elland Youth Reach Fundraising Targets

Published on March 28th, 2019

Elland Silver Youth Band band’s grand raffle at the Yorkshire Regional Championships was a fantastic success, and has helped to reach the bands £20,000 target, with thanks to the Yorkshire Regional committee, for supporting the initiative.... Read More


Contests

RESULTS: WMBBA Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest

Published on March 28th, 2019

The Annual WMBBA Solo Duet and Quartet Contest was held at Studley High School last weekend and drew enthusiastic support over all categories. The adjudicators for the day were Paul White and Warren Bellshaw. Results:- Slow Melody... Read More


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Hardraw Scar Contest Open For Entries

Published on March 28th, 2019

Entries for the popular Hardraw Scar contest, run by the YHBBA are now being accepted. A spokesperson for the event told A4B: ‘It is our pleasure to announce that entries are open to the iconic Hardraw... Read More


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