Gustav Holst’s beautiful tune in a simple but effective arrangement for flexible instrumental ensembles by David Catherwood.
Month: October 2018
Proms at Belfast Sydenham
On Saturday, 29 September 2018, the Belfast Sydenham Band presented “The Last Night of the Proms” at the Belfast Sydenham Salvation Army hall. A fantastic time with a varied musical program for all.
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Training Band Starter Kit
Free resources for beginner brass ensembles from BigShinyBrass. Includes whole-band warm-up exercises, 5-note ensemble pieces, 8-note ensemble pieces, easy Christmas carols, solos with backing tracks, and fingering charts.
This Way
This is the second solo recording by Tom Hutchinson accompanied by the Cory Band, where he is the principal cornet.
Birmingham Citadel Band 125th Anniversary Gala
The Ruddick Arts Centre, Edgbaston was the venue for the commencement of Birmingham Citadel Band’s 125th Anniversary celebrations on Saturday, 22 September 2018. A weekend which, as it progressed, conjured up many happy memories of the band’s consistent ministry in Birmingham and further afield over the years.
Tags: Adrian AllmanBert LangworthyBirmingham Citadel BandBram WilliamsconcertDavid NicholsonGavin LamploughGraham DaffGraham LamploughKeith WattsPaul Sharmanrehearsalspecial eventWesley Kendrick
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Concert Jumellé in Kintambo
Kintambo Band (Bandmaster Sergeant Henri Makanda Nkodia) shared the stage with the Matete Band (Bandmaster Sergeant Achille Ngombi) in the Kintambo hall on 19 August 2018, offering a praise and worship concert for the glory of God.
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Another Ten Tunes in Two-Part Hymn Series
The latest installment of the Two-Part Hymn Series has been released. This is the sixth set in Part 2 and the 18th set overall, bringing the total number of tunes to 180. All of these simple two-part arrangements are free to download and use.
The Heaton Collection Volume 6
This is the sixth in the series of recordings featuring the catalog of works by Wilfred Heaton. Featuring the Black Dyke Band conducted by Professor Nicholas Childs.
Regionals 2019 Recording
This recording features the five test pieces used for the British Regionals contests in 2019. Each is recorded by one of the premier brass bands, including Desford, Cory, Virtuosi GUS, Black Dyke, and Foden’s.
Birmingham Citadel Pre-Contest Concert
It is now sixteen years since the first invitation was given to the Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Gavin Lamplough) to provide a program of music in the foyer of Symphony Hall prior to the British Open Brass Band Championship. This year’s concert was on Saturday, 8 September 2018.
Tags: Birmingham Citadel BandBritish OpenDavid TaylorGavin LamploughGeorge DickensGeorge WhittinghamMark SharmanPre-Contest Festival
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