Geoffrey Brand 1927 – 2023
It is with sadness that we convey the news of the passing of Geoffrey Brand, who was a past Chair and Life President of NCBF. Geoffrey Brand’s family are deeply saddened to announce his death at the […]
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Colin Touchin 1953-2022
We are saddened to learn of the death of Colin Touchin who lost his fight with cancer on 30th September 2022. Colin was always so supportive of NCBF and its activities and will be remembered for his […]
Read moreNew Big Band Repertoire 2022-23
NEW BIG BAND REPERTOIRE 2022-23 The Big Band repertoire list for 2022-23 contains pieces by some exciting young UK big band composers. ‘Heatwave’ is a great funk chart at 2.5 level composed by trumpeter/guitarist Nick Dewhurst used […]
Read moreNew Wind Band Repertoire 2022-23
NEW WIND BAND REPERTOIRE 2022-23 The summer holidays are a great time to review new music for groups prior to the new season/academic year. Although new publications for wind bands are starting to emerge, following COVID lockdowns, […]
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Trinity College London Celebrating Performance with the NCBF
Thank you to Trinity College London for their support of The National Concert Band Festival and their wonderful article about the recent Nationals! “Find out how we’re celebrating and championing progression through performance via our continued support […]
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The Wind Ensemble: A Legitimate Entity In Its Own Right
We very much enjoyed this article in Classical Music online, and we thought you would like to read it too. Read the full article here The Wind Ensemble – A Legitimate Entity In Its Own Right Classical […]
Read moreWASBE Conference in Prague in July 2022
WASBE Conference in Prague in July 2022 to honour Karel Husa of Music for Prague 1968 fame WASBE (the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles) is holding its 20th Conference next summer, and the chosen venue […]
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NCBF Play Days 2021
What a fantastic weekend of playing! The ncbf Play Days ‘Blow Away the Cobwebs’ and ‘Back In The Groove’ were two full days, aiming to bring musicians together and make music again. On Saturday, wind band players […]
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Flexible is the name of the game with NCBF…
dates • venues• instrumentation • repertoire We are here to help you re-build your band after far too long of musical silence: • Short of your previous full band? Then have a look at our recommendations to […]
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NCBF Awarded Arts Council England Grant
ncbf (National Concert Band Festival) is delighted to announce it has been awarded a grant of £49,951 from Arts Council England. NCBF is the UK’s only wind band and big band music festival, focussing on active participation […]
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