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Thursday 18 April 2024

NABBA announces 2025 National Tests

The North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) has confirmed the list of set-works that are to be used at its National Championship event to be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2025. The Championship Section band will compete with 'Crazy Twenties' by Thierry Deleruyelle, the third composition of his acclaimed series inspired...read more

Thursday 18 April 2024

Successful Easter Course at NYBBS

The National Youth Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) residential Easter course came to an exhilarating end with a challenging and entertaining concert in the theatre at the Strathallan School in Perthshire. The programme, selected by Ian Porthouse, John Boax and Alan Fernie, musical directors of the NYBBS Senior, Reserve and Children’s...read more

Thursday 18 April 2024

Rolls-Royce MD Steps Down

Graham Cardwell has taken the “difficult decision” to step down from the role of Musical Director of Rolls-Royce (Derby) Band after 18 years, owing to his increased work commitments. During his time with the band Graham played a pivotal role in elevating the band's status, including as a contesting force with promotion...read more

Thursday 18 April 2024

Mortimer Medal for Paul Fisher

The Mortimer Medal recognises service in inspiring new generations of brass band musicians, having been endowed in 1995 in memory of Harry Mortimer by his widow, Margaret Mortimer. This year it will be presented to the acclaimed performer, educator and conductor Paul Fisher. Commenting on the award Paul stated, "I am...read more

Thursday 18 April 2024

Childs to receive Iles Medal

The Worshipful Company of Musicians, formed in 1500, and one of the City of London's historic livery companies, has announced the 2024 recipient of its prestigious Iles Medal. This year it will be made to the international renowned euphonium soloist, recording artist and educator, David Childs. The Iles Medal was established...read more

Monday 15 April 2024

Foyle Foundation supports Youth Fest

Support received from the Foyle Foundation means that Brass Bands England can support groups to attend with travel bursaries as well as provide resources and activities for participants on the day. The newly titled Foyle Foundation Youth Fest is a brand new, non-competitive brass festival created by Brass Bands England. The...read more

Monday 15 April 2024

BBCA’s Conducting Competition Details

The adjudication panel for the Brass Band Conductors’ Association’s (BBCA’s) conducting competition finals on 15 June has been announced as the experienced and respected duo of Morgan Griffiths and Sarah Groarke-Booth. Morgan Griffiths was appointed the youngest principal Euphonium of the Black Dyke Mills Band in 1990 from where he established an...read more