On 27 October 2024, the Brass Band BlechKLANG on behalf of the Jena Brass Band Competence Centre brought a special workshop and concert to Herrnhut, Saxony, the easternmost part of Germany. Led by Alexander Richter, the musical director of BlechKLANG and head of the competence centre, alongside solo euphonium player and...read more
The South West Brass Band Association’s 76th Annual Championships took place on Saturday 2nd November 2024 at The Riviera Centre, Torquay with 23 bands taking part over 6 sections. As well as presenting trophies to the winners, SWBBA were delighted to present our much-loved and respected Chairman, Ray Kingdon, with a...read more
The Purcell School is delighted to announce that it has been named joint winner of The Big Draw Festival 2022. This achievement underscores the School’s commitment to innovative, cross-curricular learning and its dedication to fostering creativity across all disciplines.The Big Draw Festival, the world’s largest celebration of drawing, invited participants from...read more