NCBF Free Workshops 🎶
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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NCBF Extra – Big Band Young Composers
Creating imaginative, new Big Band pieces for School Bands by young British composers NCBF 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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National Concert Band Festival Welcomes New Sponsor ABRSM
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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Steven Legge (1969 – 2024)
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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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 […]
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