At the recent NCBF National Event at the Royal College of Music in Manchester it was good to hear some recent additions to our Repertoire List being performed as well as some ‘Golden Oldies’ and brand new […]
Read moreUnfortunately there are not many pieces being published written by British composers these days. Although including a few at the more advanced levels, there are still some really interesting works being published elsewhere; sparkling openers, challenging slower […]
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Thank you to all the bands who got in touch about this opportunity. Due to unprecedented demand, we are no longer able to accept any further applications for free workshops. If you wish to join the waiting […]
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RNCM – Royal Northern College of Music Day Of Percussion Sunday 9 February 2025 Now in its 32nd year, the RNCM Day of Percussion continues its mission to engage, educate, and entertain all who have an interest […]
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Creating imaginative, new Big Band pieces for School Bands by young British composers NCBF Â Established almost 40 years ago, NCBF (National Concert Band Festival) has developed and grown in size and prestige until it is now […]
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A new season – new Repertoire Lists. There are 47 new pieces added to the Wind Band list and 38 added to the Big Band list. Which also means that a similar number of pieces have been […]
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A new season – new Repertoire Lists. There are 47 new pieces added to the Wind Band list and 38 added to the Big Band list. This also means that a similar number of pieces have been […]
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Saturday 28th September 2024 Oakwood Church Obridge Road, Taunton, Somerset TA2 7PU 10:00am- 5:00pm | £25.00 Join us for a one-day community band play-day event on Saturday 28th September 2024. The play-day is an opportunity for wind-band […]
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The National Concert Band Festival (ncbf) is pleased to announce its new partnership with ABRSM, the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, naming them as the festival’s new headline sponsor. The National Concert Band Festival […]
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All of us at NCBF are incredibly saddened by the passing of Steve Legge. Steve was a trustee for NCBF for the last eight years, where his contribution to both the charity and music education in the […]
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