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2009 English National Championships

Full coverage of the 2009 English National Championships. Preston Guild Hall, Saturday 27 June.

Retro: 2009 Whit Friday Preview

Malcolm Wood at the 2009 Whit Friday contests. Friday 5th June.

Results: 2009 All England Masters International

Full coverage of the 2009 All England Masters International, Cambridge, Sunday 24 May.

2009 Spring Festival

Full coverage of the 2009 Grand Shield, Senior Cup and Senior Trophy. Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Saturday 9 May.

latest reviews

  • Concert: Cory 125th Anniversary Concert
    Cory Band. Conductor: Dr Robert Childs. Guest Soloist: Wycliffe Gordon. St David's Hall, Cardiff. Saturday 20th June
  • CD: Red Pack
    Harbingers of brass band doom or purveyors of a Pandora's Box of almost limitless possibilities? The Red Pack are knocking on the gates...
  • Concert: Gospel Arts Concert
    Conductor: John Mott. Let Everything Praise. Royal Albert Hall. Saturday 6th June

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Editorial

July 2009

Finding contest sponsors; 20/20 banding; The demise of the box

Gizmos & Gadgets

June 2009

4BR looks at those essential items you need this June

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Roadtest

A bit of horny S&W

We take a closer look at the Smith-Watkins Soloist tenor horn

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Dinner Guests

Ian Porthouse

Ian Porthouse tells us about his ultimate dinner party list

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4BR Timeteam

The Carlton Main story

Tim Mutum looks back on the proud 125 year history of the Carlton Main Band

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Scouting Report

June 2009

4BR puts the spotlight on 18 year old percussion star Jordan Hall

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Interview

Simon Dobson

4BR talks to one of the most exciting composers for brass

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In the Spotlight

Rothwell Temperance

The Rothwell Temperance Band comes under the 4BR spotlight

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Vacancies

Aveley and Newham Band
The Aveley & Newham band currently have a vacancy for a first class percussionist.

Contests

Teesdale Brass Band Contest
Date: 5-Jul-2009
Venue: Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Concerts

St Helens Youth Brass Band Special Guest Soloist, Les Neish on Tuba
Date: 4-Jul-2009
Venue: De La Salle High School. Mill Brow. Eccleston. St Helens. WA10 4QH

Professional Cards

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MBCI
Conductor, band trainer, private teacher, sop player