Published on October 24th, 2019
The UniBrass Foundation Announces Subsidised Conducting Course for Student Conductors On Saturday 30th November, the UniBrass Foundation will be hosting a new day-long project to help student conductors develop their skills at the University of Nottingham... Read More →
Published on October 23rd, 2019
The music educator, teacher and conductor, Alun Williams has been appointed interim administrator of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB) with immediate effect. The appointment, which also includes administration of the National Children’s... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2019
Crofton Silver Band are delighted to announce two new signings. Graham Drury joins on Soprano Cornet from Thorseby Colliery Band after a 14 year tenure and Martin Gill joins from Skelmanthorpe Prospect on Solo Eb Bass.... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2019
Grimethorpe Band is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jack Stamp as their International Composer-in-Association working alongside Dr Nigel Clarke, who will remain as Associate Composer to the band. American composer and conductor Dr Jack... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2019
Hot on the heels of a rousing performance at the British Open Finals in September, which saw the Aldbourne Band finish in the top 10 and for the first time ever, make it into the list... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2019
The schedule and adjudicators for the Yorkshire Regional Brass Band Championships 2020 has been announced. Saturday 7th March 2020. Commence 9.15am Fourth Section: Adjudicators: Duncan Stubbs and Richard Marshall Second Section: Adjudicators: David Hirst and Sarah... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2019
The organisers of the British Open Championship are pleased to announce the test-pieces for the Spring Festival to be held at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on Saturday 9th May . 2020 sees the 100th Spring Festival event... Read More →
Published on October 11th, 2019
Entries are coming in at a good rate for the forthcoming Annual Holme Valley Solo and Ensemble competition which will be held at Hade Edge Bandroom on Saturday 9th November. Organiser, Graham Bates commented: “We’ve already... Read More →
Published on October 10th, 2019
Thoresby Colliery Band announce the appointment of new Musical Director, Michael Howley. Thoresby Colliery Band are excited to be working with their new Musical Director, Michael Howley across their Christmas season and in to the new... Read More →
Published on October 10th, 2019
Brass Bands England (BBE) and the National Association of Brass Band Conductors (NABBC) are delighted to announce details of a new partnership that will see the two bodies working together to develop educational opportunities for conductors... Read More →