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Southern Counties Youth Get The PLC Treatment

Published on April 20th, 2017

The Southern Counties Youth band (SCYB) held its 3rd annual residential course last week under the musical direction of Paul Lovatt-Cooper. Paul, paying his first visit to SCYB, rehearsed a full programme of music including a... Read More


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New Foden’s Composition For Band Room Fund

Published on April 20th, 2017

To help raise funds for the ‘Restoration Appeal’ Andy Scott (the bands composer in residence) has offered to write a commission dedicated to Jimmie Charles with the highest pledge towards the commission going to the fund.... Read More


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Soprano Pain Eased At Blackburn and Darwen

Published on April 18th, 2017

Blackburn and Darwen are pleased to announce the arrival of Kenny Pain on soprano cornet, allowing Rob Speakman to move over to our flugel chair. Kenny joins the band having previously played for British Open contenders,... Read More


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Brighouse Open European Doors

Published on April 18th, 2017

The Brighouse & Rastrick Band will be hosting an open rehearsal in the Brighouse Methodist Church on Tuesday 25th April in preparation for the European Championships later that week. The Brighouse & Rastrick Band will be... Read More


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Long Service Commemorated At Aldbourne Band

Published on April 18th, 2017

At a recent post-concert celebration Aldbourne musical director, David Johnson, shared some words of appreciation of the long service of 2nd Baritone player, Lionel Barnes, in recognition of his amazing 61 years in the band. ‘Li’... Read More


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Foden’s Thank Neville Brothers

Published on April 18th, 2017

Yesterday (17th April) marks the anniversary of the fire that completely destroyed the home of Foden’s Band. Over the past couple of months, the band have been co ordinating the restoration work of numerous items of... Read More


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ISB to Launch New Brass Partnership

Published on April 18th, 2017

The world famous International Staff Band will be visiting the North West of England on the weekend of April 22nd and 23rd when they launch an exciting new partnership between the Southport Citadel Salvation Army Band... Read More


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BBC Sounds of Brass

Published on April 18th, 2017

BBC Sounds of Brass radio programme list – Sunday 23rd April 2017 BLAZE AWAY (Abe Holzmann) Roberts Bakery Band (Conductor Colin Cranson) THREE SAINTS (Goff Richards) Fodens (Courtois) Band (Conductor Goff Richards) RONDO from CONCERTO FOR... Read More


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Affordable Brass At Wessex Tubas

Published on April 18th, 2017

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