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New duo join Cory ahead of National defence
National champion Cory has welcomed two new players to the band ahead of their title defence at the Royal Albert Hall on the weekend. ExperienceThe highly experienced David Johnson joins on second...
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Top and bottom help for EYMS
East Yorkshire Motor Services will take to the Royal Albert Hall stage on Saturday with two new players in their ranks.Contest and rehearsal debutsExperienced BBb tuba player Mark Wilkinson and soprano...
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Bugle calls on 2015 set works
The famous West of England Bandsmen’s Festival, which will be held in Bugle in Cornwall on Saturday 20th June next year, has announced its list of test pieces.Trustees have chosen a varied selection of...
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sshhMutes - the clue is in the name
The brilliantly designed Bremner sshhMute now has distribution in the UK through a growing network of stockists - including John Packer Ltd.With testimonials from international soloists James Morrison,...
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Death of Sheila Tracy
The death has been announced of the respected broadcaster and musician Sheila Tracy, who for many years hosted the presentation awards ceremony at the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall.Sheila...
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Report & Results: 2014 West Wales BBA
The second leg of the 2014 Welsh League Contesting series took place at Bro Gwaun School in Fishguard on the weekend, when 30 bands battled it out on their own choice selections.Positive...
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Great deals to be done at Ev-entz
There are some brilliant deals to get your percussion and brass fingers on at Ev-entz this month.There are amazing deals to be found on the following—so why not get in touch straight...
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Tell Aunty what you want, what you really, really want...
The BBC Trust is undertaking a service review into the music that is played on its many stations.ViewThe Music Radio Consultation is aimed to gain views on some of the BBC’s network radio services -...
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Tuesday Quiz: Sponsored by Geneva Instruments
4BR brings you another chance to win a great prize - with two tickets to see the amazing Mnozil Brass in concert on their UK tour - up to six times!Great responseWe had yet another great response to...
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Report & Results: 2014 Bolsover Festival of Brass
The Bolsover Festival of Brass certainly lived up to the expectations of all those who attended this year at the Heritage High School in Clowne, with a host of highly entertaining programmes delivered...
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Grimethorpe open up tonight on Arthur
If you are quick and eager to get there on time, then fans of Grimethorpe Colliery can still get to hear the band’s preparation on ‘The Legend of King Arthur’ in an open rehearsal this evening. 7.15pm...
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The future is Small and bright in Great Yarmouth
The two bands which make up Great Yarmouth Future Brass recently joined forces with Great Yarmouth Brass for a massed bands concert in their home town.Youth winnerThe young members of GYB Future Brass...
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Mead set for more wine and brass...
Renewing a long artistic acquaintance, euphonium virtuoso Professor Steven Mead will travel to Spain next week to take part in the famous 'Brass and Wines' Festival, hosted by the renowned quintet...
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Grimethorpe reveal Regent Hall set
Grimethorpe Colliery Band has announced the programme of music it will perform at their Regent Hall Gala Concert on Friday evening at Oxford Street, London starting at 7.30pm.The programme includes...
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Downton departure for Wright
4BR has been informed that the Downton Band and MD Roland Wright will part company at the end of the year after 16 years together.Sad decisionRoland told 4BR: “It was a sad decision to make to leave...
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The age of micro-technology reaches Queensbury...
The age of cutting edge social media micro-technology has finally reached the brass band conducting world, with Black Dyke Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs wearing a GoPro camera to direct the...
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How Green is my Valley….
There’ll be a warm welcome to brass band players this Monday (13th October) in the small Welsh village of Abergynolwyn in Gwynedd when its proud band opens its doors in a new venture to revitalise its...
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White joins Geneva artist team
Geneva Musical Instruments has announced that the latest high profile performer to join their international artist team is tenor horn star Sheona White.Huge assistanceGeneva’s Managing Director Craig...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
Listen to the Band 6th November:Frank Renton presents some classic brass tracksListen to the Band13th November:Frank Renton finds out about 'WW1 Medley' - a new brass project launched this week at The...
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It’s not hotting up at Bilton...
The headquarters of the Bilton Silver Band in Rugby has recently become a lot cooler, thanks to the installation of an air conditioning system.Two internal wall-mounted air conditioning units with...
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