Composer Judith Bingham has been awarded the OBE. Born in Nottingham, the renowned musician studied at the Royal Academy of Music and is a Fellow of the Royal Northern College of Music. She is well known to brass band musicians for her works such as, 'Four Minute Mile', 'These are our...read more
Elland Silver Band has linked up with Halifax Minster to host the second Halifax Youth Brass Band Festival. The festival is being organised jointly by Samantha Harrison, MD of Elland Silver Youth and Training bands and Canon Hilary Barber from Halifax Minster. The event will commence at 2.00pm and conclude with...read more
The funeral of the respected euphonium player Paul Walton is to take place on Thursday 23rd January. In an announcement made on the family Facebook page, his wife Nicky stated: "We are all so touched by your wonderful tributes to Paul. At such a sad time it has been a comfort...read more
Australian James Blackford will join Leyland Band in the solo euphonium chair, taking over from Steve Walsh. James graduated with a Bachelor degree in Advanced Performance and moved to Sydney to become the youngest ever full-time member of the prestigious NSW Police Band. He moved to the UK to study at...read more
Details have now been announced for the 2020 courses and concerts of the National Youth and National Children's Brass Bands of Great Britain.
The NYBB Easter Course will take place at Taunton School in Taunton, Somerset from Saturday 4th April to Saturday 11th April. The band will work under the baton...read more
The New Year will see the launch of the new 'Brass on the Mind' project created by Tabby Kerwin. The project will include online groups, educational workshops and visits to bandrooms to raise awareness of mental health issues as well as helping to support individual musicians and promote coping strategies for...read more
Thursday 2 January 2020
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