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European Set Works Anounced 

The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has announced the series of set-test compositions the 47th European Brass Band Championships in Linz. Four new compositions each by Austrian composers, commissioned by the host organiser.  EBBC Championship section – Alienus Thomas Doss is the composer of this year’s set ... read more

Youth Champs Volunteers Required 

Brass Bands England (BBE) is inviting volunteers to be part of the UK's largest youth brass band event, Youth Champs 2026. Taking place on Saturday 28 March at King Edward’s School, Birmingham, the day will see 42 bands and more than 2,000 young people perform ... read more

British Open Test-Piece Announced 

Philip Sparke’s ‘Music of the Spheres’ has been confirmed as the test-piece for the 172nd British Open Championship to be held at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on Saturday 12th September.  In what will be his 75th birthday year, it is also the first time that a work ... read more

Reviews

  • CD: Shift

    For those of us that have followed Peter Moore’s career from the start, it still seems hardly credible that he was ... read more

  • CD: Virtuoso

    At first glance, in terms of repertoire this is, perhaps, the lightest CD that David Childs has recorded since his days ... read more