Published on April 16th, 2020
In uncertain and troubled times we are all currently going through, for us bandsmen and bandswomen, one thing that I am sure we can all agree on, no not that Cory are the best band in... Read More →
Published on April 15th, 2020
Brass Bands England’s Development Programme Online: Finding the Music in a Melody and Developing the Expressive Tool Box with David Thornton. In this week’s instalment of Brass Bands England’s (BBE) Development Programme Online, Grimethorpe Colliery Band... Read More →
Published on April 15th, 2020
Brass Bands England (BBE) has launched a survey to find out your views on the current state of brass band contests. The aim of this survey is to create a comprehensive view of the state of... Read More →
Published on April 15th, 2020
A few weeks ago, Stannington Brass Band competed with other First Section bands in Yorkshire at the Area Brass Band Championships. The contest piece they performed was “Legacy for Brass Band” by TomDavorenwhich was composed... Read More →
Published on April 9th, 2020
What on earth is my conductor doing? In this week’s instalment of Brass Bands England’s (BBE) Development Programme Online, Philip Harper is back to lead a free workshop interestingly titled ‘What on earth is my conductor... Read More →
Published on April 8th, 2020
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to announced they have secured the services of Stephanie Wilkins on Repiano Cornet. One of the most widely respected cornet players around, she is best known for her recent stint as... Read More →
Published on April 6th, 2020
The Grimethorpe Colliery Band is pleased to welcome to its ranks BBb bass player Joe Boyce and Marrianne Garbutt, who joins on 2nd Baritone. Both players hail from Scotland, Marrianne from Ayrshire and Joe from Glasgow.... Read More →
Published on April 6th, 2020
Like every band, Regent Brass has had to stop all of it’s rehearsals and planned activities in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. That doesn’t mean that the band has been taking any time off! Inspired... Read More →
Published on April 6th, 2020
We are delighted to officially announce the appointment of John Doyle as our new Musical Director with immediate effect. John joins Milnrow from Northop Silver where he enjoyed a successful 2 year spell as conductor, highlights... Read More →
Published on April 6th, 2020
Effective Practice in Isolation with Roger Webster In the second week of Brass Bands England’s (BBE) Development Programme Online, Dr. Roger Webster lead a free workshop to help you with your practice at home during... Read More →