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Results of the XXXII Corciano Original Band Composition Competition

2023-05-31T10:40:52+02:00

Just closed the jury work for the 32nd edition of the Corciano International Contest for Original Band Composition, propoted and organized by ProLoco Corciano and DIBA – Italian Band Directors Association, under the artistic direction of Alessandro Celardi and Denis Salvini. The Jury composed by Franco CESARINI (Switzerland), composer and conductor – PRESIDENT Felix HAUSWIRTH (Switzerland), conductor Hardy MERTENS (the Nederlands), composer and consuctor Luca SALVADORI (Italy), composer and teacher at Frosinone Conservatory Denis SALVINI (Italy), conductor worked on scores coming from Italy, USA, Spain, Colombia, Brazil, Taiwan, and gave the following prizes: 1st PRIZE– SEASONAL RITES by Pedro SALINAS ROBLES, [...]

Results of the XXXII Corciano Original Band Composition Competition2023-05-31T10:40:52+02:00

LA SIRÈNE DE PARIS – Call for Papers

2023-05-30T12:33:22+02:00

LA SIRÈNE DE PARIS, 150 YEARS OF MUSIC PRACTICE Paris | 21 & 22 november 2024 CALL FOR PAPERS In 2024, La Sirène de Paris will celebrate an exceptional 150 years of longevity. On this occasion, in association with the Institut de recherche en musicologie (IReMus - UMR 8223), the Centre d’Histoire Culturelle des Sociétés Contemporaines - Recherches Arts Spectacles Musiques of the Université Paris-Saclay (RASM-CHCSC) and the Musée des Instruments à Vents - La Couture Boussey, is organizing an international symposium whose aim will be to contextualise this original musical institution within a socio-historical perspective. This symposium, organized for the [...]

LA SIRÈNE DE PARIS – Call for Papers2023-05-30T12:33:22+02:00

European Championship for Wind Orchestras – Victors from the North

2023-05-13T13:30:22+02:00

May 12, 2023 credit: Nadine Duval Victors from the North After three Covid postponements the European Championship for Wind Orchestras finally landed in Amiens (FR). The artistic level of all participants was incredibly high this year, but the championship title ultimately went to Musikkforeningen Nidarholm from Norway. With an excellent interpretation of the test piece ‘Mouvements Frénétiques’ by Alexandre Kosmicki and an outstanding performance of ‘Frozen Cathedral’ by John Mackey they moved many to tears. The top three was completed by the Koninklijke Harmonie van Peer (BE) and L’Orchestre d'Harmonie de la Région Centre (FR). The full results can [...]

European Championship for Wind Orchestras – Victors from the North2023-05-13T13:30:22+02:00

WASBE World Magazine 2023, Next deadline for submissions, March 24

2023-02-22T11:38:44+02:00

WASBE World Magazine 2023 Next deadline for submissions, March 24 The magazine is kicking off 2023 with a new committee, formed to bring a broad selection of in-depth news and articles to WASBE members in a new look format . If you have items of interest from your region (including high resolution images), or an article that you would like to share we would love to hear from you. Further details on how to submit can be found below.    Simon Tillier, WASBE World Magazine Committee Chair   WASBE World Magazine Submission Details   WASBE World Magazine News Form

WASBE World Magazine 2023, Next deadline for submissions, March 242023-02-22T11:38:44+02:00

PREMIO FREDERICK FENNELL International Competition for Wind Band Conductors in Italy, 21 – 24 April 2023

2022-09-28T21:57:52+02:00

In collaboration with the Teatro Garibaldi Foundation, with the support of the City of Modica and ANBIMA Sicilia, the Liceo Musicale “G. Verga” of Modica is organizing the second edition of the International Competition for Wind Band Conductors, the Frederick Fennell Prize. The competition will be held in Modica (RG), at the Teatro Garibaldi, from 21st to 24th April 2023. Candidates from all countries may apply, and there is no age limit. More information on https://fennellcompetition.com/en-us/

PREMIO FREDERICK FENNELL International Competition for Wind Band Conductors in Italy, 21 – 24 April 20232022-09-28T21:57:52+02:00

“La Bacchetta d’Oro” Band Competition 2023

2022-09-28T21:59:50+02:00

The Unione Musicale Ciociara (UMC) announces the XXII «La Bacchetta d'oro» Band Competition on 5, 6 and 7 May 2023 , open to national ensembles and from the European Union. In this edition, the winning works of the Original Composition Award for Band "La Bacchetta d'Oro" (July - 2021) will be included as a "Obligation Piece". Competition rehearsals will be held at the Nestor Theater in Frosinone - Viale Giuseppe Mazzini n ° 11 - CAP 03100. The Competition and / or Categories will be activated only if the minimum requirements established by the UMC persist The confirmation will be communicated [...]

“La Bacchetta d’Oro” Band Competition 20232022-09-28T21:59:50+02:00

INTERNATIONAL WIND ORCHESTRA CONDUCTING CONTEST in Bétera (Spain) 24th to 28th November 2022

2022-08-17T15:40:32+02:00

INTERNATIONAL WIND ORCHESTRA CONDUCTING CONTEST in Bétera (Spain) 24th to 28th November 2022.  The registration is now open for all the conductors until September 16,2022  One of the most important trophies is the possibility to conduct some of the main professionals wind orchestra of Spain, like Banda Municipal de Valencia, Banda Municipal de Madrid and more… 1st Prize 4000€, 2nd Prize 2000€ and 1000€ 3rd Prize. The contest will take place at the “Casa de la Cultura” in the city of Bétera (Valencia), Spain. More information on www.concursodireccionbandas.com or see attached guidelines in English or Spanish

INTERNATIONAL WIND ORCHESTRA CONDUCTING CONTEST in Bétera (Spain) 24th to 28th November 20222022-08-17T15:40:32+02:00

Winners of the 3rd WASBE International Composition Contest

2022-08-08T17:38:48+02:00

During the WASBE conference in Prague, the compositions of the finalists of the 3rd WASBE Composition Contest were performed and the 1st prizes were awarded. In category 1 (difficulty 1-2) we congratulate very warmly J. Aaron Stanley (USA) for a 1st place with his composition "Deep Space Voyage". In category 2 (difficulty level 3-4) we congratulate very warmly Derek Jenkins (USA) for a 1st place with his composition "Rock Bottom". In category 3 (difficulty level 5-6) we congratulate Julien Meisenzahl (Germany) for his 1st place with the composition "Orchester-Sonate No.2". The works will be available exclusively to WASBE members in the [...]

Winners of the 3rd WASBE International Composition Contest2022-08-08T17:38:48+02:00