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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NBK Tests Announced
The Nederlandse Brassband Kampioenschappen (NBK) will host bands at the TivoliVredenburg on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October, with organisers NBK announcing which set-tests will be performed in Utrecht later this year. Chairperson Ale Nicolai explained, “Once again we have found challenging works in all ... read more
British Open Test Piece 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
NYBB Delivers Double Premier Performances
Following a successful Easter residential course in Taunton The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain travelled across the border to Cardiff, South Wales for its concluding concert. Taking place in the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama’s Dora Stoutzker Hall, the concert had ... 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
