Saturday 5, 15:02:38. Championship Section: 13. Easington Colliery (Luc Vertommen) It's a big day for Easington Colliery, whose decision to draw on the experience of Luc Vertommen paid off in the opening bars.

Mid Rhondda Band. February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025

Jan 10, 2025 · Formed in 2003, Athena Brass is the first all-female brass band in the United States of America. Their regular performances at the International Womens’ Brass Conferences have gained widespread critical acclaim, with their most recent appearance at the event in Mito City, Japan in 2024 also bringing widespread mainstream media attention.

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Jan 13, 2025 · The death has been announced of Elgar Howarth, one of the most significant figures to be associated with the 20th century brass band movement.

Sep 7, 2024 · Now there is no doubt. Brass Band Treize Etoiles' stunning victory at the 170th British Open at Symphony Hall was stamped with such sublime authority that very few would now dare argue that they are not anything other than the best band in the world.

Nov 24, 2024 · Valaisia Brass Band was crowned Swiss National Champion for the eighth time following a thrilling contest of fluctuating excellence and surprising expectations in Luzerne.

Jan 18, 2025 · Superbrass Saturday: Gull Dances (Terry Johns) A great series of dances inspired by Scottish gulls in flight, looking for food and soaring above the Scottish cliffs to add to any concert programme.

Sep 15, 2024 · Section 2 Sunday 15, 21:01:21 Section 2: 18. City of Cambridge (Philip Fisher) Oh this was so close to being an absolute belter of a later draw gem — and hopefully it will get reward and recognition for the sheer verve and character that …

Oct 16, 2024 · ‘Arkansas’ (2009) is a distinctly non-urban musical landscape; its triptych form based on a trio of well known folk tunes from America’s ‘Natural State’, with the composer’s own little nods to classical formations. A resolute opening of optimism leads to a lyrical ballad of pioneering spirit with a brisk, vivacious finale bringing the work to a bold end.