Saturday 9 September 2023

Cambourne hands baton to Churcher

West of England Area champion Camborne has announced the appointment of Gareth Churcher as their new Musical Director. Gareth has gained widespread experience having led ensembles such as the Cornwall Youth Wind Orchestra, Cornwall Youth Brass Ensemble, as well as a long tenure developing both the youth and senior bands at...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

Higgins set for 2025 Belgian Premiere

Gavin Higgins's 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' will receive its Belgian premiere in January 2025. The Belgian premiere will be given by Festival Brass Band and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra conducted by Martyn Brabbins on Friday 31st January 2025 at the city's Queen Elisabeth Hall. The performance also marks...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

New Leadership for The Band of the Prince of Wales

The Band of the Prince of Wales, which is one of the three brass bands within the British Army Corps of Music has confirmed WO1 Matthew Simmonds and CSgt David Hamilton will be taking the musical lead. The band, based in Brecon, has appointed a new Officer in Command (OC) in...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

British Open Gala Concert Preview

Cory and Black Dyke have announced their programmes for their appearance at the Brass Gala concert tomorrow. Led by Philip Harper and Prof Nicholas Childs, the two bands will also be joined by young musicians from the Services for Education Youth Brass Ensembles for what promises to be a wonderful afternoon...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

European Composers Competition 2024

Aspiring composers are being invited to take part in the 9th European Composers Competition to be held in Palanga, Lithuania, next year as part of the 45th European Brass Band Championships. Entrants should submit an original composition for brass band of a maximum of 12 minutes in duration. The competition will...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

Youth Champs Entry Reminder

Organisers of the National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (Youth Champs) announced earlier this year that the 2024 event will take place at Dean Close School in Cheltenham on Saturday 23 March. Following recent events in the North West and East Midlands, the location will present a more manageable...read more

Saturday 9 September 2023

Embouchure Exhibition and Website

Brass band players know only too well that their facial musculature, teeth and lips have great influence on their performance and development of their careers. This topic was the specialism of dentist Maurice Porter, who was also a gifted amateur musician, whose work during the 1950’s and 60’s and until...read more


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