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It’s All White At Virtuosi GUS

Published on September 7th, 2017

The Virtuosi GUS Band are delighted to announce the signing of euphonium star, Matt White. Matt, a product of both the Chethams School of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, brings with... Read More


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Death of Derek Bourgeois Announced

Published on September 6th, 2017

The death of prolific composer for Brass Band, Derek Bourgeois has been announced, aged 75. Derek studied composition at the Royal College of Music under Herbert Howells and conducting with Sir Adrian Boult. As a composer... Read More


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Yorkshire Championship Judges & Schedule Announced

Published on September 5th, 2017

The Yorkshire Regional committee are pleased to announce the adjudicators and schedule for the Yorkshire Brass Band Championships 2018. Championship Section: Arsene Duc and Bob Childs First Section: Alan Morrison and John Doyle Second Section: John... Read More


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Yorkshire Songwriter Teams up With Thurlstone Band

Published on September 5th, 2017

Thurlsone Brass Band is looking forward to hosting a concert with a difference at The Lamproom Theatre, Barnsley on Sunday 22nd October. With over 30 regular members, the Band is currently enjoying a highly successful and... Read More


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Foden’s Solo Contest Calling For Entries

Published on September 5th, 2017

Final preparations are now being made to the ‘Foden’s Solo Contest’ to be held at Sandbach School on the 29th October. As always Foden’s are looking forward to hosting the largest event of its kind in... Read More


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Ellend Youth Receive Proms Invite

Published on September 5th, 2017

Elland Silver Youth Brass receive invitation to perform at Music for Youth School Proms. The band are excited to announce that for the first time in their history, the amazing youth band have been invited to... Read More


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Death of Tony Bushnell Announced

Published on August 30th, 2017

The death has been announced of Tony Bushnell, who died on 6th August (aged 63). Born in Bradford, he played at all levels of banding on almost every seat (although he managed to avoid soprano and... Read More


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