Published on March 30th, 2017
Yorkshire band Barnsley Brass, performed this weekend in an Arts Council England-funded world premiere – a premiere not only of music, but of instruments! In a project created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Brassed Off,... Read More →
Published on March 30th, 2017
On Thursday 23rd March, Kevin Holdgate tells us that he spent the day at the Royal Northern College of Music on behalf of the Swab for Sykes campaign. A total of 93 young musicians gave swab... Read More →
Published on March 30th, 2017
If your band have an engagement over the weekend of the 7th to 9th July, then BrassFestUK want to know about it! BrassFestUK is a project designed to encourage 100 brass bands (or more) across the... Read More →
Published on March 30th, 2017
On Saturday 29th April Foden’s will appear in concert at the RNCM with the ‘Wallace Collection.’ Speaking about the forthcoming event, Mark Wilkinson told A4B: ‘We are looking forward to promoting and sharing the stage with... Read More →
Published on March 30th, 2017
At their Spring course last Sunday 54 young players from the Midlands area had a boost with the news that Yamaha will provide the services of Tuba star Simon Gresswell as one of the team of... Read More →
Published on March 29th, 2017
New concert music is now at the forefront of the mind for most bands at the moment and Pennine Music are supplying bands across the globe with just what they’re looking for. Last Week’s Best Sellers... Read More →
Published on March 29th, 2017
BBC Sounds of Brass radio programme list – Sunday 2nd April 2017 SIMEON (Arthur O Pearce) LIGHT CAVALRY (Franz von Suppe arr. John A Greenwood) SOFTLY AWAKES MY HEART (Camille Saint-Saens arr. Arthur O Pearce) Cornet Soloist... Read More →
Published on March 27th, 2017
Friezland Band are delighted to welcome a host of new players to their band. Over the past 6 months, the non-contesting band in Saddleworth have been rebuilding under their new MD, Max Stannard. When Max took... Read More →
Published on March 25th, 2017
Market Rasen Band is thrilled that they have been awarded £13,000 towards a total project cost of £24,492. Grants for the Arts is supported using Public Funding by Arts Council England. The project is to commission... Read More →
Published on March 23rd, 2017
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band lead the English charge to be crowned World Champions. The band are delighted to announce they have been invited to participate in the World Music Contest (WMC) in July, heading to... Read More →