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It is with a sense of tremendous loss, and great respect, that we join the world in mourning the loss of Donald Hunsberger, the illustrious conductor of the Eastman Wind Ensemble from 1965 to 2002, Don passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the age of 91. The world of wind music has lost one of its most revered pillars, and those who knew him have lost a cherished friend and mentor. As written by the Eastman School website: Don Hunsberger’s legacy in the realm of wind ensembles and conducting is unparalleled. His decades of dedication and innovation have left [...]

The "G.Verdi" Music Association with collaboration of the Municipal Music School “G.Verdi” and the Commune of Sinnai, organize the 10.th Sinnai International Youth Wind Band Compositions Competition in order to promote, to increase and to disclose of the repertoire. Sinnai International Youth Wind Band Composition Competition 2024

WASBE is happy to announce the three finalists of each Category from the 4th Edition of WASBE’s International Composition Contest. We would like to thank the professionals serving on the adjudication panel. They had a lot of music to study and everyone expressed that the decisions were not easy to make. On the whole, the competition was of a very high artistic level. Here are the finalists (in alphabetical order of the title): Category I (Grade 1-2): - Fountains (Derek Jenkins, United States) - Prairie Sunset (Kenley Kristofferson, Canada) - Solar Flare (Derek Jenkins, United States) Category II (Grade 3-4): - [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Please enjoy a glimpse into the magazine of our Eastern European WASBE section. WASBE is proud of so many activities around the world. Orkestra_magazin_(65)

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/