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UniBrass where the 'a' has been replaced with a padlock
11th May 2021
Album Launch for UniBrass: the Lockdown Collection
UniBrass has created an album containing 14 tracks recorded in isolation (distance banding style) by various UK university bands and edited together as a project to keep everyone playing throughout the Covid-19 lockdown
Building Back to Band with Les Neish - Besson London
10th May 2021
Tuba star Les Neish joins BBE for new webinar
Soloist, chamber musician, and educator Les Neish joins us for a webinar focusing on building up playing ability as you return to the bandroom.
Brass Foundations logo is a musical note shaped like an F on a white background shaped like a B
10th May 2021
Catch up on 'Bring Back the Brass'
Mark Wilkinson, Anri Adachi, A4 Brass, Robert Childs & Roger Argente, Mark Amstrong, Kirsty Abbotts and Paul Richard have all been recent guests on our Bring Back the Brass show with the BBE Brass Foundations team.
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5th May 2021
BBCA Conducting Competition Adjudicating Panel announced
The BBCA has confirmed the adjudicating panel for the upcoming online version of its annual conducting competition, including a well-known special guest adjudicator!
Better Banding for All
5th May 2021
New BBE Webinar on Why Mindfulness Matters for Brass musicians
With the rise in stress and anxiety, exacerbated by the pressures and impact of Covid 19, there has never been a more important time to introduce and practice mindfulness.
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4th May 2021
Opera North Brass Academy for young players
Opportunity for young players to participate in Opera North's Brass Academy. £130 per person but bursaries and payment plans available. Enrole by Monday 17 May 2021.
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4th May 2021
Women in banding: share your views
Are you a woman in banding? Brass Bands England's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group would like to hear about your experiences within the brass banding sector.
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4th May 2021
BBE Awards: Spotlight on... Services to Youth Award
With just weeks left to submit your nominations for the Brass Band England Awards, we’re highlighting the category that's all about supporting young people within the banding sector
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21st April 2021
Exploring the Brass Bands Archive
Early 2021 has seen BBE delve into the Brass Band Archive - a vast array of sheet music and brass band memorabilia, accumulated over the past 50 years! Find out more...
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14th April 2021
Getting Back to Banding with Band Supplies
We spoke to Band Supplies, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of brass and woodwind instruments and accessories, who shared with us five ways in which they can help you prepare for a return to banding.
Band Governance Bootcamp
13th April 2021
NEW: Band Governance Bootcamp
We are pleased to launch our brand new essential governance training for bands. Join our Bootcamp day for a detailed look at all aspects of good governance.
12th April 2021
Watch again: BBE Fun Foundations workshop a roaring success
371 people tuned into our exciting and interactive workshop day last week. Here's what they thought, plus your chance to watch again.