CD: Manuscripts II
The International Staff Band’s first ‘Manuscripts’ release came in the late ‘90s and was considered innovative for both its repertoire and ... read more
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European Composer Success
Congratulations to Gauthier Dupertuis on winning the 9th European Composer Competition. The talented 26 year old Swiss composer won with his piece, 'Magdalena', inspired by the French artist Francois Auguster Biard’s work, 'Magdalena Bay'. Adjudicator Edward Gregson, along with other panel members Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen and ... read more
Brassed Off Reunion
Earlier this month Grimethorpe had the privilege of hosting a visit from members of the original cast and team from Brassed Off. Stephen Tompkinson (actor), Philip Jackson (actor), Mark Herman (writer and director) and Steve Abbott (producer)were welcomed back to Grimethorpe with a special performance ... read more
British Open Test Announced
Organisers of the British Open Championships have announced that the 2024 test piece will be ‘The Lost Circle’, a new commission by the critically acclaimed Belgian composer Jan Van Der Roost. The 16 minute work is the Belgian’s fifth major contest composition and has been ... read more
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CD: The Sun is free to flow with the Sea
On the face of it, it seems hard to believe that the brass quintet, Onyx Brass, has been around for three ... read more
