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 →
Published on April 20th, 2017
Brass Bands England’s new initiative to canvas young peoples’ opinions of brass banding, in the form of a Youth Forum, has already given the organisation some food for thought. The first Forum was held on 2nd... Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Published on April 18th, 2017
Wessex Tubas look to break with the tradition of instruments costs being unaffordable. The excitement of conquering a challenging piece of music, the unbreakable bond you have with your comrades; the adrenaline pumping through your veins... Read More →