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Tuesday 21 February 2023

Area Preview at ODBBA

There will be a great opportunity to hear how bands are getting on with their preparations ahead of the regional area contests as they compete at the Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association (ODBBA) contest this weekend. 23 bands will perform over Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th February at Wykeham Park...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Yorkshire Youth Band

The Yorkshire Youth Brass Band met earlier this month for the first tuition day of 2023. The band worked hard in preparation for its appearance at the Black Dyke Brass Festival at Huddersfield Town Hall in June. The day began with a full band rehearsal, followed by sectional work led by Richard...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Free ‘Blast!’ with Robert Childs

Dr. Robert Childs will lead a free workshop at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff on Saturday March 25th. The afternoon’s music making is for brass players of Grade 5 standard and above, offering the opportunity to enjoy and improve in a friendly, inclusive environment at one...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Creative music workshop for young people in Aberdeenshire

Sound is a contemporary music charity based in Aberdeenshire which helps to facilitate composers and gives opportunities to young local musicians by running free monthly creative music workshops. The charity’s next session on Sunday 26th February will be led by Dr John de Simone, composition lecturer at University of Aberdeen. There...read more

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Russell Gray to lead weekend Conducting Course

Celebrated musical director Russell Gray will be leading a weekend course in conducting in Livingston at the end of April. Working with the Bathgate Band, Russell will cover rehearsal planning and execution and baton techniques. The weekend will also include a foundation course aimed at those who wish to take up...read more

Tuesday 14 February 2023

BBE Elevate

BBE has announced details of its new collaborative programme - ‘Elevate’ - designed to bring together brass bands and artists to create and learn together across a nine-month partnership. The programme will see BBE member bands looking to challenge their normal performance practice being paired with artists who will help push...read more

Tuesday 14 February 2023

UniBrass Success for RBC

Congratulations to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band, the 2023 winnners of the UniBrass Trophy. As well as winning the coveted UniBrass Trophy for a second consecutive year, the band will also be invited by BBE to be an English representative at the 2024 European Youth Brass Band Championships. The band also...read more