Published on February 24th, 2017
As the Regional Championships 2017 get underway this weekend in Blackpool, Sophie Hart looks at the age old question, ‘What makes the perfect Test Piece?’ The Age Old Question The quest for ‘the perfect Test Piece’... Read More →
Published on February 24th, 2017
On Tuesday 21st February Foden’s Band held their annual Patrons Concert to a packed Sandbach School which gave the band chance to thank their loyal supporters with a number of free gifts to celebrate 30 years... Read More →
Published on February 23rd, 2017
The North West ‘Area’ plays host to some fine bands who have been dominant forces around the country. Held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, it is always one of the earlier Area contests and sets... Read More →
Published on February 22nd, 2017
On Sunday 12th February the members of Trentham Brass gathered for a six hour rehearsal on this year’s Regional Championships Test Piece ‘ Darkwood” by Dan Price with a seven strong team of tutors from Foden’s... Read More →
Published on February 22nd, 2017
Patrons planning to attend the Championship Section on the Sunday afternoon, 5th March, at the Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships are advised not to travel to the Town Hall, Huddersfield if they have not already purchased... Read More →
Published on February 21st, 2017
The City of Sheffield Band Club is pleased to announce that they are hosting a Yorkshire Area Preview night this coming Sunday, 26th February at the Niagara Club, Hillsborough, S6 1LU. The evening will start at... Read More →
Published on February 21st, 2017
Black Dyke Band will once again present an open rehearsal at Morley Town Hall ahead of the Yorkshire Regional Championships where there will be a showcase of the Regional Test Pieces on offer, including their own... Read More →
Published on February 21st, 2017
With the Oxford contest going from strength to strength, it is now so popular that it is being held across 2 days. On Saturday 25th February, the Unregistered, third and first section bands will perform, whilst... Read More →
Published on February 20th, 2017
David Childs has been announced as the adjudicator for the forthcoming annual GBBA Entertainment Contest to be held on May 7th, at All Saints’ Academy, Cheltenham. The contest is open to bands of all sections and... Read More →
Published on February 20th, 2017
On Saturday the 11th February Foden’s Band provided accompaniment for eight previously short listed candidates at Media City, Salford Lewis Bettles (Trombone) James Nash (Flugel Horn) Samuel Taber (Bass Trombone) Ross Dunne (Tenor Horn) Isobel Daws... Read More →