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Monday 31 October 2022

Saying Goodbye with a Big Bang

Robbert Vos has announced his decision to leave Brass Band Schoonhoven after more than 15 years in the solo euphonium seat. The announcement coincided with the band’s recent victory in Utrecht with Robbert explaining, “I’m announcing my departure as Solo Euphonium of Brassband Schoonhoven. As priorities change during life, I...read more

Monday 31 October 2022

2022 Netherlands National Championships

Brass Band Schoonhoven took the National Championship title on the weekend, under the direction of Erik Janssen. Their performance of the set-work ‘Redbad – A Musical Portrait’ by Jan de Haan impressed adjudicators Sheona Wade, Bertrand Moren and Luc Vertommen as they awarded the band a narrow victory over second...read more

Monday 31 October 2022

1st Old Boys Silver win NIBA Championships

1st Old Boys Band took victory at the Market Theatre in Armagh as winners of the 104th North of Ireland Bands Association Championships. 1st Old Boys Band led by Jonathan Corry, retained the title (earning them a record breaking 17th NIBA success), and also secured qualification to represent Northern Ireland...read more

Monday 31 October 2022

Change of direction at Dallas Brass Band

Having enjoyed an association with the Dallas Brass Band for several years, David Childs has taken the decision to step down as the band’s Principal Conductor. It’s a partnership that has seen the band flourish in recent times, including success at this year’s North American Brass Band Championships, at which...read more

Monday 31 October 2022

Willebroek Solo Contest Winners

On Sunday 23 October, a successful second edition of the Willebroek Solo Contest took place, with no fewer than 62 participants from 8 different countries competing in two halls. The prize pool appealed to the imagination: 5.000 euros were divided over 4 categories and 12 prize winners. Jury members Vincent Lepape...read more

Tuesday 25 October 2022

BBE 2022 Award Winners

Brass Bands England has announced the winners of this year’s Brass Bands England Awards. The awards recognise individuals and organisations in the banding world that have made an exceptional contribution to brass banding. Be it through inspiring young people, tireless dedication, leading imaginative creative projects and collaborations, or bringing...read more

Tuesday 25 October 2022

NYBBS concerts available on YouTube

The three end-of-course concerts which formed the grand finale of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) summer school are now available to view on the SBBA YouTube channel. The concerts by the Children’s, Reserve and Senior bands – under the batons of Alan Fernie, John Boax and Ian...read more