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Bugles, choirs and premieres help Shrewsbury raise charity cash
It was standing room only at the annual Shrewsbury Band Charity Concert held at their local Baptist Church last weekend.EntertainmentThe musical entertainment, directed by Steve Pritchard-Jones...
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Final reminder for Salford Composers Competition
The University of Salford and its partners have issued a final reminder that entries for their prestigious International Composers Competition must be received by the closing date of 31st October.High...
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Leyland stars set to tutor young musical talent
Tutors from the Leyland Band, led by North West Youth Brass Band Musical Director John Doyle, will be sharing their expertise next month at a free workshop and masterclass event. PartnershipAs part of...
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Report & Results: Oldham MBBBA Slow Melody & Quartet
There was a fine display of youthful playing talent on show at Oldham Metropolitan Brass Band Association’s Slow Melody & Quartet competition held at Austerlands Cricket Club on the...
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Yorkshire Youth look for double boost in 2015
Following the annual departure of a number of members to start careers in work or extend their educational studies, the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band is now looking to welcome a new intake of players for...
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Foden's set for silver screen
A film about the history and links between Foden’s and its local community in Elworth is to be premiered later this month in the famous Cheshire band’s home town of Sandbach.Brass in the Blood'Brass in...
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Temporary contact change in North West
The North West Area Brass Band Association has reported that due to the recent hospitalisation of General Secretary Shirley Woodward, all future communications for the NWABBA should be sent to either...
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Trevada in the Pink
There will be a special look about the staff at Trevada Music at both their Camborne and Cross Hand stores on Friday.Wear it PinkEveryone will be supporting breast cancer awareness with the ‘Wear it...
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Strata adds extra levels of experience for 2015
Strata Brass has announced a number of new moves and signings as they look forward to the start of the 2015 contesting season.New principalDanny Bell moves from soprano to principal cornet, a role he...
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Thornton leads Salford Saturday attractions
The 2nd Salford Saturday Music School will take place in Peel Hall, at the University of Salford on 25th October.The session includes special guests Elland Youth Band conducted by Samantha Harrison as...
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Dyke gain double Euro boost
Brass Bands England has announced a retrospective change in the qualification process to help enable English bands to participate in future European Brass Band Championships.Following detailed...
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Big hitters tee up at St Andrews
The forthcoming third annual 2014 St Andrews Brass Festival will welcome over 150 brass players from across Scotland for a range of concerts and events exploring all facets of the rich history and...
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Wychavon set for entertainment
The organisers of the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of what promises to be a busy contesting day in Evesham on Saturday 1st November.Bands...
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BBE resets for the future
The reconvened Annual General Meeting of Brass Bands England (BBE) took place on Sunday 19th October at the organisation’s headquarters in Barnsley, where Sally Coleman, Michael Waterson (Treasurer)...
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Youth focus gains financial boost at BiC
This year’s ‘Focus on Youth and Education’ at the Brass in Concert Festival in Gateshead has received a financial boost by securing Grants for the Arts funding from Arts Council England. BenefitThe...
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Saga gets extra shine
Composer Jacob Vilhelm Larsen has announced that following the completion of a thorough errata exercise, his test piece, ‘The Saga of Tyrfing’, will now be automatically e-mailed to those who bought...
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World Rankings: October update
Cory remains at the top of the World of Brass - British Bandsman Rankings following the National Championship Final at the Royal Albert Hall a fortnight ago, but Black Dyke’s first victory at the event...
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Small enjoys huge demands
Gareth Small, Principal Trumpet of the Hallé Orchestra, and a man with a proud brass band heritage to his name, has recently crowned a memorable year by receiving a prestigious Fellowship from the...
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Geneva give Fishburn a winning sound
Fishburn has become the latest top flight Championship Section band to take delivery of market leading Geneva Instruments.Full setThe band has purchased a full set of cornets, euphoniums, basses and...
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Scots announce Championship judges
The Scottish Brass Band Association has announced the list of adjudicators who will make the all important decisions at the Scottish Championship next year.The event takes place at Perth Concert Hall...
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