Sunday 30 June 2019

Brass Bands and Wellbeing: Brand New Evidence!

Researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Music and Wellbeing Unit have just released a detailed report on the benefits and challenges of playing in brass bands. With the help of Brass Bands England, Dr Michael Bonshor and Dr Vicky Williamson circulated a questionnaire asking players about the effects of brass banding...read more

Sunday 30 June 2019

Brass in Concert and UniBrass announce collaboration

Andy Straiton UniBrass Foundation Chair and John Woods Chairman Brass in Concert Championships have announced an ongoing partnership with the aim supporting both organisations in planning and delivering two of the country’s most significant Brass Festivals. As well as shared promotional opportunities, the UniBrass team will be looking at ways to boost...read more

Sunday 30 June 2019

Entries closing for Scottish Open

The Scottish Brass Band Association’s popular Scottish Open Contest will take place on Saturday 23rdNovember in Perth Concert Hall. Bands that wish to compete are urged to make their applications as soon as possible. The contest will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of French composer Hector Berlioz, by featuring...read more

Thursday 27 June 2019

NYBBS set for a sizzling summer

Conductors Alan Fernie, John Boax, Ian Porthouse and Richard Evans are looking forward to putting the most talented young Scottish musicians through their paces from 21st to 27th July. The Children’s, Reserve and Senior National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland will spend the week working under the expert guidance of a...read more

Wednesday 26 June 2019

Cory Band Composition Prize

Fresh from emphatically winning the BrassPass.tv 'UK Band of the Year' with their stunning performance, the Cory Band will be hosting its annual composition final at the RWCMD in Cardiff this weekend. The event is due to take place on Sunday 30th June at 3.00pm and will feature three compositions written...read more

Tuesday 25 June 2019

2019 Elland Silver 30th Anniversary Slow Melody & Quartet & Duet Contest

Blackley Baptist Church in Elland, was filled with talented players competing in front of esteemed adjudicator Roger Webster for the recent Elland Silver Contest. It was a great day of high class musical entertainment, where all players were able to perform to family and friends with superb piano accompaniment from David...read more

Tuesday 25 June 2019

RNCM Cornet Day

The RNCM Cornet Day will give delegates the opportunity to work with some of the finest teachers, musicians and students from all over the world, as well as the chance to meet, perform and socialise with like-minded talented musicians. It’s an ideal forum for players of grade 6 or above standard...read more


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