Congratulations to Langholm Town Band cornet player David Calvert who has been presented with his MBE for voluntary service to the band and wider community. Accompanied by his family, David received the award from the Lord Lieutenant of Dumfries, Fiona Armstrong, alongside Deputy Lieutenant, John Hammond, on behalf of King Charles...read more
Brighouse & Rastrick Band has announced a change in its horn section with long serving player Trevor McCormick stepping down from the first horn role. Trevor informed the band in January that this would be his last year of contesting and would retire after the Brass in Concert Championship. In thanking...read more
The Scottish Brass Band Association has announced that Mark Wilkinson, Dave Barringer, Stan Lippeatt, Alan Fernie and Mark Good will be the adjudicators at next year’s Scottish Brass Band Championships. The contests will take place over the weekend of 8th and 9th March 2025 at the Perth Concert Hall. Championship...read more
Bands preparing for the upcoming National Youth Brass Band Championships, Youth Champs, have been asked to take note of temporary adjustments to the contest's rules. Implemented to allow more flexibility for bands facing difficulties in recruiting and retaining young players, key concessions have been made to rules regarding player age-limits and...read more
The cooperation band has announced the appointment of Katrina Marzella-Wheeler as principal conductor of the band. It’s a historic milestone as she is the first woman to take up this permanent role in the band’s 106-year existence.
Matt Fuller, member of the band’s executive committee, commented, “We are absolutely delighted to...read more
Following the departure of Ian Roberts, Cory Band has appointed Martin Britt to the soprano cornet position. The band has also entered into a partnership with Schilke Musical Instruments to support the new arrangement, and the company will sponsor the soprano cornet seat.Martin, a Schilke Artist, studied at the Royal Academy...read more
Five University of North Texas students are making waves in the North Texas youth ensemble community, spearheading a new initiative in the creation of the Dallas Youth Brass Band. Serving simultaneously on the board of directors and as musicians for the Dallas Brass Band, Danny Brock (President, soprano cornet), Philip Jones...read more