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Thursday 2 January 2020

Halifax Youth Festival

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

Thursday 2 January 2020

Paul Walton Funeral Details

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

Thursday 2 January 2020

James Blackford joins Leyland

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

Thursday 2 January 2020

NYBBGB releases 2020 details

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

Saturday 28 December 2019

Brass on the Mind

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

Saturday 28 December 2019

Lydbrook pays tribute to Lyndon Baglin

Lydbrook Band paid tribute to legendry euphonium player Lyndon Baglin BEM at its recent annual Christmas concert. Born in 1937, Lyndon Baglin joined his local band in 1949 on cornet before gaining the reputation as one of greatest euphonium players of his generation performing with CWS Manchester, Black Dyke, Brighouse &...read more

Monday 23 December 2019

Gwent Youth to celebrate 60th birthday in Style

The Greater Gwent Youth Band's 60th anniversary celebrations are all set to showcase a wealth of current and former talent, with special guests and fantastic music on display. The concert will take place at Rougemont School on Saturday 4th January at 3pm, followed by an alumni black-tie dinner. Conductors Sean...read more