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The Unione Musicale Ciociara (U.M.C.) announces the XXII International Band Competition “La Bacchetta d’Oro” that will take place on May 2nd-3rd 2020. The competition will take place in Teatro Nestor di Frosinone (Viale Giuseppe Mazzini n°11- CAP 03100). The Contest and/or the Categories will be activated only under the minimum mandatory rules set by U.M.C. (Confirmation E-Mail will be sent to the enrolled bands by March 9th 2020) *Deadline for applications is March 9th 2020. *Early bird enrollment by January 31st will have an application rate reduction (art. 4 – Application Fee). Announcement XXII International Band Competition La Bacchetta d'oro 2020

The International Music Festival, on its ninth edition, is a very big and appreciated international musical event and meeting; during last years the participating groups came from all over the world: Finland, France, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Bulgaria, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, Scotland, England, Russia, Israel, Canada and United States. The most important events will be performed downtown, in the area between Palazzo Ducale and Porto Antico (Genoa Aquarium location), there will be performances in Genoa's historical centre, the biggest in Europe as well as in resorts along Ligurian East and West Riviera. This event for all the groups will [...]

American composer Carolyn Bremer passed away very suddenly on September 2, 2018. She was well known for her piece "Early Light" but composed also for many other genres of music.

The Valencia City Council has been holding the International Wind Band Contest "City of Valencia", the most important such contest in the world, since the late nineteenth century. The purpose of the Contest is to promote and encourage musical activity as a fundamental part of their cultural heritage, maintaining this tradition, and to give Valencians access to a rich, diverse program of musical activities. This festival is now known worldwide and has just finished. See this year´s winners at: http://www.cibm-valencia.com/eng/I_Ganadores.aspx  

The overall artistic management of the “World Music Contest” (WMC) in Kerkrade (NL) will, from the coming autumn, be in the hands of conductor Björn Bus. Henk Smit, currently a jury member, will take over the artistic direction of the marching and show contests and the concert contests for percussion ensembles. These appointments were confirmed unanimously by the WMC board of directors in the last week. Harrie Reumkens, responsible for the artistic direction of the WMC since 1987, will remain available part time as a consultant, while dedicating his time primarily to the documentation of the festival.   ‘We are delighted [...]

British composer and conductor Oliver Knussen passed away aged 66. More information on https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jul/09/oliver-knussen-dies-aged-66-composer-conductor http://www.fabermusic.com/news/oliver-knussen-1952201809072018-1    

Izola, from 19th to 25th August 2018 Summer band camp organized by the Association of Slovenian Wind Bands is almost a 40-year long tradition. In all these years, participants have had the opportunity to gain additional knowledge, to be educated by top-level foreign and Slovenian musicians and to playing in a band on a higher level. deadline for application: July 10, 2018 information sheet and application