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The Brass Band Conductors' Association (BBCA) is here to support and bring together conductors and those interested in picking up the baton from all over the world, and is going from strength to strength. Join today!
BBCA Area reps needed!
BBCA has a representative for each contesting area in the country, but we have vacancies for the West of England and Wales. If you're interested please email member@bbe.org.uk. You would need to join the BBCA if you are not already a member.
BBCA 2025 Conducting Competition Winners
The BBCA are thrilled to announce the prize-winners of their annual flagship conducting competition:
1st place: Sara Maganzini
2nd place: Brecht Schepers
3rd place: Edward Mylechreest
Highest-placed UK Entrant: Sara Maganzini
Save the date
BBCA AGM, Saturday 26 July 9.30am on Zoom
Compering with David Hayward, Tuesday 30 September 7.00pm on Zoom
An Evening with Frank Renton, Wednesday 12 November 7.00pm on Zoom
You will be able to register for the latter two events at bbe.org.uk/events nearer the time. Free to members, £5 to non-members.
Are you making the most of your BBCA member benefits?
Checkout the benefits and services offered to members. See our Member Directory and free Mentoring Service.
Login to the BBE website Member Resources to see a host of conducting-related webinars.
Meet the BBCA Exec and Area Representatives
Russell Gray is the President of the BBCA, with James Holt as Chair. The Exec is made up of conductors from a wide range of banding backgrounds and others who support banding. Meet the Exec.
The organisation has Area Representatives across the regions, who are always willing to help you.
More information
The Brass Band Conductors' Association partnered with Brass Bands England in October 2019, which saw the two bodies coming together to develop educational opportunities for conductors and BBCA members receiving free BBE Individual Membership.
Please email BBCA Secretary Rosie Banham: bbca@bbe.org.uk
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