Now that we are all back from our Summer holidays, it is time to turn our attentions back to matters musical, and in particular the annual scaba workshop, which this year will be for cornets and flugel horns to be held on Sunday 28th November 2010 in the Cranleigh Bandroom.
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Calling all cornets (& flugels!)
By media on September 2, 2010 | Category: News | Tags: events, workshop | Comments OffBrass Season at The Hawth, Crawley
By admin on August 24, 2010 | Category: News | No CommentsThe Hawth’s hugely popular Brass Band Season begins again in September and continues through to March, with some of the best brass bands around. The new line up for 2010/11 brings together some of the most highly-acclaimed and well-respected bands in the business for fans to enjoy.
…….full house for Folkestone
By media on August 17, 2010 | Category: News | Comments OffThe newly re-structured Autumn Contest organised by scaba and taking place on 16 October 2010 at the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, has proved so popular that Contest Manager Jane Stewart has announced that entry to the contest has now been officially closed, two weeks ahead of schedule.
Having historically been held over two days and suffering dwindling numbers in recent years, the new structure will witness a one-day event featuring an impressive 34 bands and the appointment of two judges.
50th anniversary looming for local brass band
By admin on August 2, 2010 | Category: News | Tags: Alder Valley Brass | No Comments2011 will be a milestone year for Alder Valley Brass (formally the Aldershot Brass Ensemble) as they will be celebrating their 50th anniversary. The band has come a long way from very humble beginnings. Rehearsals were first held in their founder’s (George Prior – a fine trombone player from The Rhonda Valley) front room but now take place in a dedicated rehearsal venue in Badshot Lea.
The Cobham Band in concert at Westminster Abbey
By admin on July 17, 2010 | Category: News | Tags: London, The Cobham Band, Westminster Abbey | No CommentsThe Cobham Band on Thursday 15th July, 2010 was welcomed back by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster Abbey for the third consecutive year to play in the College Garden as part of the Abbey’s season of summer band concerts.
Autumn Contest 2010 Schedule etc – Sorry, full house, entries now closed – please see news item ‘full house for Folkestone’
By media on July 13, 2010 | Category: Contest Schedules, News | Tags: Autumn Contest, News | Comments OffThe Autumn Contest schedule & entry form are now available online.
This annual scaba event will once again take place at the Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone on Saturday 16th October.
Closing date is 4th September 2010.
Band of Brothers: Friary Appoints Principal Euphonium
By admin on June 25, 2010 | Category: News | Tags: Friary Guildford Brass Band | No CommentsFriary Guildford Band are delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Straker to the principal euphonium seat.
Chris, who has played on a temporary basis with Friary Guildford before, joins them following two and a half years playing baritone with reigning World, European and British Open champions, Cory Band. He studied music at Cardiff University, where he was tutored by euphonium virtuoso David Childs, and played for Mid Rhondda and BTM Bands before joining Cory. Prior to university, Chris was a member of the Hampshire County Youth Band and principal cornet of the North East Hampshire Area Schools Band, before switching to euphonium in 2004.
NYBBGB: Bursary Information
By admin on June 10, 2010 | Category: News | Tags: NCBBGB, NYBBGB, scaba | No CommentsAuditions
Auditions for the National Youth Brass Band and the National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain will be held at The Royal Academy of Music, London on Sunday 20th June. To download an application form or for more information visit: www.nybb.org.uk
Regent celebrate 25 Years
By admin on May 22, 2010 | Category: News | Tags: Regent Brass | No CommentsRegent Brass is 25 years old this year (!) From its roots in the Brent Youth Brass Band, Regent Brass has grown into one of London’s finest brass bands.
NABBC: Convention Success
By admin on May 21, 2010 | Category: News | Tags: NABBC, Russell Gray | No CommentsThe National Association of Brass Band Conductors held its Annual Convention on Sunday the 16th May at Bispham High School, Arts College, Blackpool when a great day was had by all !
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