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Cry of the Monitors in Ashton
North West First Section challenger Ashton under Lyne is celebrating a double addition to their playing ranks—although perhaps not until about 2030!ArrivalsThree of their current players are...
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Wardle cop a great experience
The talented young players of Wardle Academy recently took part in the 30th Action Medical Youth Brass Band Festival of Great Britain in Blackpool, where their Junior Band won the Tony Russell Memorial...
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Bodmin open up at brand new bandroom
Bodmin Town Band will be holding more than just a typical ‘open rehearsal’ this weekend.New bandroomThis Sunday’s practice, to which everyone is welcome, will of course include a run-through of the...
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Centre Stage Percussion unveils stunning mallets
Centre Stage Percussion continues to meet the growing expectations of its customers with the unveiling of its latest stunning range of marimba and vibraphone mallets.Expert designExpertly designed and...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
Listen to the Band: 3rd AprilFrank Renton presents classic music and all the brass news...
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Report & Results: 2014 NEMBBA Contest
A number of bands took the opportunity recently to showcase their Area preparations ahead of the Yorkshire and Midlands Regional Championships in a well organised event run by the North East Midlands...
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Marsden open up on St Magnus
Yorkshire Championship contenders Marsden Silver will be holding their open rehearsal on ‘St Magnus’ ahead of their St George’s Hall challenge.Time and placeThe rehearsal on Saturday 1st March will...
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Ben and Gary to lead tasty Lower Brass Spotlight
As part of the 2014 Black Dyke Festival, solo euphonium Gary Curtin and tuba star Ben Dixon will be leading a Lower Brass Spotlight on Sunday, March 23rd at Leeds Town Hall.SessionsGary and Ben will be...
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Childs set for Aussie workshop
Dr Robert Childs is to lead a Conductors Workshop directly after the Australian National Championships in Brisbane this year. The event will run directly after the Championships, which take place from...
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Secret practice makes perfect with John Packer
The JP374 Sterling Euphonium is such a great instrument that you will want everyone to hear you.Practice muteFor the odd times that you don’t, John Packer Ltd is giving away a Denis Wick DW5587...
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4BR Bradford Challenge: Pick the Winner
We have a great prize on offer for the kick-off of the 2014 Regional Championships of Great Britain.Pick the winnerIf you can pick the winner of the Championship Section contest at St George’s Hall in...
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Euro test pieces announced
The announcement has been made of the test pieces for this year’s European Championships to be held in Perth on the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd May. Muckle FluggaThe eleven competing bands in the...
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St Magnus found at Milnrow
Last year’s North West Area qualifiers Milnrow will be showcasing their efforts on trying to return to the Albert Hall on ‘St Magnus’ at an open rehearsal for their Winter Gardens assault in Blackpool...
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Great response to Foden's competition
Well over 60 entries have already been received by the Foden’s Band in response to the launch of their Composer Competition.ApplicationsSpeaking about the initiative Mark Wilkinson told 4BR: "To date...
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Dream time for Cory percussionists
The Cory percussion section will certainly be playing dream instruments in future after the band opened up an innovative partnership with leading manufacturers Dream Cymbals.High profileThe world’s...
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Welsh League to return to Cyfarthfa home
The South East Wales Brass Band Association has announced that it will be holding its Spring Welsh League contest at a new venue.Historic homeThe SEWBBA own choice contest will be held at the...
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Radio: World of Brass
World of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maineswww.worldofbrass.com/wobradioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!Also catch up with previous programmesContact: Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of...
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Geneva becomes associate sponsor in Darlington
The North of England Brass Band Championships has announced that Geneva Instruments will be the Associate Sponsor of the regional contest on the weekend of the 15th and 16th of March, in Darlington....
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Insure for success with BBIS
Even though contesting minds will be on the performances of the various test pieces at the Regional Championships over the coming weekend, there is no better time to remind yourselves that you also...
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Just in case anyone needs some help...
If you are still wondering just how to work out those difficult time signatures in 'St Magnus' - there is an easy option...
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