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Saturday 21 January 2023

Adjudicator Change at Scottish Championships

Sandy Smith has agreed to step in at late notice to replace Owen Farr as adjudicator at the Scottish Championships in Perth on Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 March. The revised line-up of adjudicators will now be: Saturday Sandy Smith and John Ward – 2nd and 1st Sections Brett Baker...read more

Saturday 21 January 2023

Whitburn Annual Awards

Whitburn’s tenor horn star Andrew McMillan’s outstanding year ended on another high note as he was named the Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year at the band’s annual awards. Andrew who studies tenor horn at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, enjoyed his first full...read more

Saturday 21 January 2023

ODBBA Contest Deadline

There is still time for bands wishing to enter the Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association's own choice test-piece contest. The event takes place at Wykeham Park Academy in Banbury (OX16 9HY) on Saturday 25th February (4th, 2nd and Championship Sections) and Sunday 26th February (Unregistered, 3rd and 1st Sections)....read more

Saturday 21 January 2023

SBBA Workshops

A Learning Festival will follow completion of business at the Scottish Brass Band Association’s annual general meeting on Sunday 29 January. The four workshops will be: 11am Musical director Stuart Black introducing delegates to the Messanoic Method of conducting. This technique is designed to help ensembles develop a sense of togetherness...read more

Saturday 21 January 2023

Youth Champs Draw

On Friday 20 January, representatives from Britain’s youth brass bands gathered virtually for the Draw for this year’s National Brass Band Youth Championships of Great Britain, otherwise known as Youth Champs. 38 bands are set to perform at the event on 25 March at Stockport Grammar School. Below is the order...read more

Wednesday 18 January 2023

Details announced for North West Regional

The North West Regional Championship committee has announced the full schedule and details of the competing bands, conductors and adjudicators for its Area contest on Sunday 26th February. The event will take place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool with sections competing in the Opera House, Pavilion Theatre and Empress...read more

Wednesday 18 January 2023

Elland Youth inspired by Opera North

Members of Elland Silver Youth Band recently enjoyed a unique musical experience when invited to join the brass and percussion sections of Opera North in Leeds. Opera North has an extensive educational outreach programme for youngsters, families, adults and groups, including instrumental and ensemble training, choral opportunities, music and podcast sessions...read more