In addition to a fine band web-site, the Harrogate Band maintains what is likely the most complete collection of links to brass band resources. The site’s title, “The Internet Bandsman’s ‘Everything Within’” (IBEW) is a nod to the Victorian domestic how-to handbook, “Enquire Within Upon Everything.”
At the IBEW site you will find thousands of links to brass band information organized by the following categories:
- UK Brass Bands
- Overseas Bands
- Brass Ensembles
- Wind & Concert
- People
- Instruments
- Organisations
- Events
- Books & Music
- Other Suppliers
- Reference
- Humour
From the front page:
The complete information resource for brass bands world-wide. All entries completely free, including events diary, vacancies and mini web pages.
The world’s most comprehensive collection of links to Brass Band related web sites, contacts, addresses and reference information. A complete directory of brass band web sites across the world, brass ensembles, other bands, people, suppliers, music, books, CDs, instruments, recordings, services, organisations, contest, concert and festivals details and diary, vacancies, history, championships, humour, vintage pictures, brass band genealogies, extinct bands, and much more! Over 7,000 entries to explore. Serving the brass band community since 1997, with over 1000 visitors per day.
Brass Band Resources - The Internet Bandsman’s “Everything Within”
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Written by Ian McKenzie on June 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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…a progressive and versatile band with strong community links, able to provide music for any occasion, and competing at the highest level. In concert, or to support an existing event, the band uses its skills and experience to deliver a wide range of musical services to communities, businesses and other organisations.
The Harrogate Band - A British Brass Band
Written by Ian McKenzie on June 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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Harogate Brass Band from the UK is featured in this podcast.
Music includes:
- Dragon Parade by David Lancaster
- Nimrod from Enigma Variations by Sir Edward Elgar
- Kashmiri Song by Amy Woodforde Finden
- Just as I am by Wifred Heaton
Visit Brass Band podcast to download
Written by Ian McKenzie on June 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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Corporate Update from Denis Wick:
Six months on from the horrifying news of the Besson bankruptcy announced in December 2005, Denis Wick Products, Ltd. reports that the marketing and distribution of the world-renowned mouthpieces and mutes is now working better than any of us could have believed possible. We are settled into our new premises and the new systems are running well. Sales are up globally by almost 50%, new contracts have been negotiated and the only problems are in producing enough for the ever-increasing demand.
To that end, production staff numbers at both factories have been increased, with productivity rising steadily, although quality control is as thorough as ever. We are proud that this is one small part of British industry which is expanding! There are exciting new products in the pipeline which will emerge later this year.
Deniswick.com : News
Written by Ian McKenzie on June 6th, 2006 with no comments.
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1. Rothwell Temperance, David Roberts, 9
2. PolySteel, Philip Harper, 17
3. Brass Band Willebroek, Frans Violet, 15
4. Scottish Co-op, Nicholas Childs, 4
5. Brass Band Treize Etoiles, Geo Pierre Moren, 16
6. Hepworth (Persimmon Homes), Mark Bentham, 21
7. Fodens Richardson, Garry Cutt , 11
8. Kirkintilloch, Steve Bastable, 7
9. Reg Vardy, Ray Farr, 20
10. Brisbane Excelsior, Howard Taylor, 8
11. Sellers International, Phillip McCann, 19
12. Bedwas Trethomas and Machen (BTM), Jason Katsikaris, 12
13. Desford Colliery, Ian McElligott, 18
14, Brassband Rijnmond, Erik Janssen, 2
15. 1st Old Boys Association Silver, Stephen Cairns, 3
16. Carlton Main Frickley Colliery ,Russell Gray, 6
17. SWT Woodfalls, Dave Barringer, 10
18. Whitburn, Andrew Duncan, 1
19. Aveley and Newham, Nigel Taken, 5
20. GUS. David Stowell, 13
21. Redbridge, Melvin White, 14
Test piece:
Paganini Variations, Philip Wilby
Adjudicators:
John Berryman, David Read, Geoffrey Whitham
Best soloist:
Rothwell Temperance, Euphonium
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The East Yorkshire Motor Services Brass Band is one of the top brass bands in the world and is probably the most successful band ever during it’s sixteen years history. In soccer terms the Band started as a Sunday League team in 1989 and achieved promotion in almost consecutive years through the 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st divisions and then to the Premier league! Having been promoted to the North of England Premier League in 1996 the Band then earned the title of Northern Area Champions for a remarkable four successive years.
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Written by Ian McKenzie on May 27th, 2006 with no comments.
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The Brighouse and Rastrick Band is without a doubt the best and most certainly consistent ‘public subscription band’ in the world. The people of the villages of Brighouse and Rastrick made donations to establish the band in the late nineteenth century. Today it still continues to be supported through public subscriptions and its own fund raising efforts. Traditionally its amateur members would pride themselves on being financially independent, yet are still highly regarded as one of the ‘elite’ on both contest and concert platform.
Brighouse And Rastrick Brass Band
Written by Ian McKenzie on May 26th, 2006 with no comments.
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Harlequin Brass are now entering their second decade and have established themselves as the North of England’s premier 10-piece brass ensemble. Based in Yorkshire, the group has gained respect throughout the country and further afield with it’s commitment to musical excellence as well as variety and entertainment.
A concert from Harlequin Brass may take you through the ages of Classical Music, through to Ragtime, Blues, Jazz and Popular Music, and across the seas to the music of France and Spain, or even Mexico and Argentina!
Harlequin Brass - Official Home Page
Written by Ian McKenzie on May 18th, 2006 with no comments.
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Enfield Citadel Band was founded in Tottenham, north London, in 1892, and soon established a reputation as one of the Salvation Army’s leading musical groups. In 1972, with the merging of two Salvation Army corps, the band moved to Enfield, on the outskirts of north London, and assumed its present title. There, as before, the band’s principal purpose has remained - to proclaim the Gospel message within the corps, in open-air activities and in visits to hospitals etc. in the same way as Salvation Army bands throughout the world.
Home Page - Enfield Citadel Band
Written by Ian McKenzie on May 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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