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ntroduction, Elegy and Caprice for brass band is an atmospheric work of made up of three contrasting movements written by Morley Calvert.

After spending the last few weeks becoming acquainted with Derek Bourgeois' Diversions, I wanted to take a deep dive into it.

Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced the panel of adjudicators for the 2025 Youth Champs, taking place on 29th March 2025.

Pemberton Brass Band have announced the details for the 2025 annual solo contest.

New Listener wristbands, costing £5, introduced at the 2025 Spring Festival brass band contest.

Here’s all the major key dates for 2025’s biggest brass band events. 

A preview of the programmes for Brass in Concert 2024.

Registration has been a point of discussion since I first started contesting nearly 15 years ago.

'A Brussels Requiem' will always have a special place in my heart because of the wonderful people I had the privilege to share this performa

It is an epic work for brass band with plenty to test, but most importantly it is an utterly outstanding piece of music full of visceral emo

Explore the test pieces chosen for this year's national finals.

The Pemberton Band 2024 solo competition is set to be a fantastic opportunity for brass players of all ages.

A Day of Ducks, Sheep, Penguins, a Pterodactyl and Accidental Manifestations How on earth are we into the swing of Regional Brass Band...

Red Admiral are launching a brand new entertainment contest on Sunday 29th September 2024.

BBCA Announce Details for 2024 Competition The Brass Band Conductors' Association has announced the details of its 2024 Conducting...

As a member of one of the 12 bands looking to crack the ‘Enigma’ code in Blackpool at the North West Regionals, I thought I would embark on

Youth Fest aims to celebrate the sheer joy of participating in performing music by providing an exciting performing experience in an inclusi

The North West Regional Brass Band Championships announced the details for this year's contest, which will see 77 bands from across the Nort

With Eurovision and the 101st British Open Spring Festival Brass Band Contest - it was a fine weekend of music!

How one John Williams' Olympic anthem helped me to find my spark preparing for one of the biggest brass band contests of the year.