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Torquay Contest

Yesterday saw Phoenix travel to Torquay to take part in the 62nd annual South West Brass Band Association Championships. The contest was well supported by many bands some travelling as far as from Mil... more


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Regional Contest Dates Released

The annual West of England Regional Championship dates up until 2013 are now available to view in the diary. However, since it has not yet been set which sections will play when over the weekend ... more


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Phoenix in the Press

Rotary's Proms Night Ends on High Note By Claire Woods Staff Reporter Western Gazette British flags were flying high at a Last Night of the Proms concert in Huish Episcopi on Friday evening. More than... more


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A Band Wedding

Yes, at 2 o'clock, Matt (Principal Cornet) and Lynda (Tenor Horn) were married at St Mary's Church, Beaminster. The service was conducted by the rector, Rev. Ken Masters and the music was provide... more


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Coleford Contest

In Crewkerne and surrounding areas, brass players were waking early to join a coach. It started at Yeovil and picked players up at Crewkerne, Chard and Taunton before heading north, crossing the Sever... more


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Huish Episcopi Concert 2007

Stan Jones was impressed with both the band's performance and attitude to playing at the recent Exmouth Entertainment Contest.  As a result, he and Somerton Rotary Club have arranged a concert at... more


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South West Brass Band Association Contest

The contest results as reported in 4barsrest were as follows: St Stythians (Derek Jonston) - 188pts Soundhouse Brass (Gary Pumford) - 187pts South Molton Town (Terry Treherne) - 186pts ... more


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Exmouth Contest 2007

Written by: David Baldwin We all packed and were then on our way to Exmouth with our buckets and spades. This was the annual Entertainment Contest held every year in The Pavilion in Exmouth. ... more

World of Brass News

CD Out of this World - Cory Band

This recording follows a recognised trail of substantial recordings by Cory Band and Musical Director Robert Childs including Triumphant Brass, Actaeon, The Promised Land, Gaia Symphony and the Brass ...

CD Soloist Showcase - Black Dyke Band

If there was a worldwide brass band Hall of Fame, there would be a great array of former principal players of the Black Dyke Band amongst its membership, great names of the past who have attained lege...

CD Praise! - Band of the Welsh Guards supported by Band of the Life Guards

Following the success of A Psalm of Praise played by The Regimental Band Coldstream Guards, we present Praise! from The Band of the Welsh Guards, supported by The Band of the Life Guards. The sound ...

CD Omnium Gatherum - Brass Band of Central Florida

In preparation for its tour of the United Kingdom in 2011, Brass Band of Central Florida (BBCF) endeavoured to design a series of concerts that would surprise, delight and challenge its audiences whil...

CD Soprano Legends - Kevin Crockford, Peter Roberts, Alan Wycherley

"It is indeed a privilege and a pleasure to introduce this unique compilation CD recording featuring tracks that date back over 30 years! Here we have three extremely gifted musicians, whom I hav...