The Online Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert will be available for viewing from 10.00am on Thursday 30th June on the Association's YouTube Channel. It is not too late for bands to submit a video for inclusion in the concert. The band can record an item at one of their forthcoming concerts or at a rehearsal and then submit the video via WeTransfer to administration@eabba.org.uk.    

Following the success of the first online Solo & Ensemble contest in 2021 the Association is organising a 2022 online Solo & Ensemble contest.

There will be the following classes:

• Aged 13 and under Slow Melody
• Aged 14 - 17 Slow Melody
• Open Slow Melody 
• Novice 18 and over Slow Melody
• Open Air Varie
• Ensemble (2 - 10 different players).

Closing date for entries is Friday 1st April.

The adjudicator is Dr L. Brett Baker ARCM.

Prizes will include a £20 voucher from Take Note Music Company, Lowestoft towards the purchase of sheet music.

For further details and an entry form email: administration@eabba.org.uk

On Sunday 31st October the East Anglian Brass Band Association held its Annual Brass Training Day at Hellesdon High School, Norwich. Delegates from age 10 upwards had enrolled for the course. This year the tutors were from the Cory Band. The change in the format of the course which started in 2018 with an Andante Band for less experienced players and beginners and an Allegro Band for more experienced players was continued. Altogether there were 65 delegates enrolled to participate in the two bands.

The Allegro Band was led by Glyn Williams who was also baritone and euphonium tutor. The sectional tutors for the Allegro Band were Tom Hutchinson (front row cornets), Hannah Plumridge (soprano and back row cornets), Helen Williams (flugels), Ailsa Russell (tenor horns), Chris Thomas (trombones) and Simon Howell (basses). Players in the Allegro Band studied the march The Triple Crown (Philip Harper), Elephant Patrol (Philip Harper), I’ve Gotta Be Me (Walter Marks arr. Philip Harper) and Sanctuary (Philip Sparke).

The delegates were delighted to accompany Chris Thomas in Trust in Me (Sherman & Sherman arr. Philip Harper). 

The Triple Crown was commissioned by EABBA to celebrate its 90^th Anniversary and in memory of Brian and Dianne Hastings.

The Andante Band was led by Chris Thomas and studied music suitable for Halloween, Grandmother Tells a Ghost Story (Theodor Kullak arr. Matt Kingston) and Danse Macabre (Camille Saint-Saens arr. Matt Kingston).

Association Secretary, Christine Wade reported that the day had been thoroughly enjoyed by all the delegates. I received many comments about the day such as ‘It was a really great day’, ‘It was super’, ‘It was a brilliant day’.

The Association wishes to thank Glyn, Tom, Hannah, Helen, Ailsa, Chris and Simon for an excellent day.

The Association is grateful for the financial support of Norwich Freemen’s Charity and Newmoon Insurance Services Limited.

The 2022 Brass Training Day takes place on Sunday 30^th October when the tutors will be from the Leyland Band.

Due to the ongoing pandemic and the continuing problems bands are having in returning to normal rehearsals the Trustees of the Association have decided to cancel the Entertainments Contest due to take place at St Andrew’s Hall, Norwich on Sunday 5^th September, together with the Online Entertainments Contest.

East Anglian bands are invited to submit up to two videos (one piece of music per video) for a 90^th Anniversary online concert. For further details email administration@eabba.org.uk.

2021 ONLINE 13 AND UNDER SLOW MELODY CONTEST RESULTS

2021 ONLINE 14 TO 17 SLOW MELODY CONTEST RESULTS

2021 ONLINE NOVICE SLOW MELODY CONTEST RESULTS

2021 ONLINE AIR VARIE CONTEST RESULTS

THE EAST ANGLIAN BRASS BAND ASSOCIATION WISHES TO THANK

• TREVADA MUSIC (www.trevadamusic.co.uk email sales@trevadamusic.co.uk) and
• PENNINE MUSIC (www.penninemusic.com email sales@penninemusic.com)

FOR DONATING THE PRIZES

VISIT THE EABBA YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO VIEW ALL THE VIDEOS

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DB5zuGY7ujC8z4jS3OMrQ/playlists

On Sunday 20th October the East Anglian Brass Band Association held its Annual Brass Training Day at the Hewett Academy, Norwich. Delegates from age 10 upwards had enrolled for the course. This year the tutors were from the Foden’s Band. The change in the format of the course which started in 2018 with an Andante Band for less experienced players and an Allegro Band for more experienced players was continued. Altogether there were over 70 delegates enrolled to participate in the two bands.

On Sunday 14th October the East Anglian Brass Band Association held its Annual Brass Training Day at the Hewett Academy, Norwich. Delegates from age 10 upwards had enrolled for the course. The tutors were from the World Number One Brass Band – Cory Band. This year saw a change to the format of the course in that there were two bands. The Andante Band was for less experienced players. The Allegro Band was for more experienced players. Altogether there were 80 delegates attending.

Report on Brass Training Day 2017

Click 'Read more' to see the results.

On Sunday 16^th October the East Anglian Brass Band Association held its Annual Brass Training Day at the Hewett Academy, Norwich. Sixty delegates from age 8 upwards had enrolled for the course.

It is with much sadness that the East Anglian Brass Band Association announces that Donald Palmer passed away on Tuesday 12th July.

On Sunday 8^th May 2016 the Grimethorpe Colliery Band made a welcome return visit to St Andrew’s Hall at Norwich to perform the East Anglian Brass Band Association’s 78^th Annual Gala Concert.