March 8
Gyda Matland, Helen Harrelson and Toni Durrant become Artists in Association with Mode for... to help support well being and positive mental health in the brass band movement.
March 7 • New Welsh body to host an free open forum discussion on the topic of women in brass bands.
March 7 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will host a 'virtual open-day' in April — and its free to attend.
March 7 • The young players of the BML Talents Band in Switzerland have been inspired to add a few dance steps to their repertoire.
March 7 • Two young players from Jugend Brass Band BlechKLANG hope to make a mark against orchestral rivals in online German competition.
March 7 • More great brass band music to enjoy with Chris Helme.
March 7 • The next Brass Bands England webinar will explore the musical opportunities on offer through the British Army and the Coldstream Guards.
March 7 • The funeral of Gordon Roberts, the former conductor of Rothwell Temperance Band will take place on Tuesday 9th March.
March 5 • Tenor horn star becomes the Vice-Chairperson of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
July 16 • Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at Edward Gregson's seminal 1977 National test piece.
July 1 • Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at one of the classic works for the brass band medium - Ray Steadman Allen's 1978 work, 'Victorian Snapshots - On Ratcliff Highway
June 25 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks exclusively to one of the world's great brass players - trombonist Ian Bousfield.
June 20 • The Besson artist reveals some brilliant tips of how to learn and benefit from playing from memory...
March 5 • When brass bands return to live performance how do they prise the bums of an audience from the sofas in front of smart television screens to hear them play — or can they also offer another button to press...
February 16 • Tim Mutum looks back at the remarkable life of the great cornet and trumpet player Willie Lang.
February 15 • How do you find high quality sheet music? Score Exchange may be just the right place to find out...
February 12 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox picks five of the best recordings of Eric Ball's classic test-piece to add to your collection.
February 9 • Mark Glover (euphonium). Featuring: Dr Viktoriya Zaharieva (piano). ASIN: B07MCZJ1RJ
February 8 • The Wallace Collection . Featuring: John Wallace, John Miller, Paul Gardham, Simon Gunton, Anthony George. TWC Recordings: TWC-FR2020-001
January 11 • Mauro Martins. Accompanists: Bernardo Pinhal & Daniel Bernardes. Featuring: Sergio Carolino (tuba) . CD Recording: CDMMF
# | Band | Points |
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1 | Cory | 2,339.80 |
2 | Black Dyke | 810.73 |
3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 670.48 |
4 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 612.50 |
5 | Valaisia Brass Band | 542.45 |
6 | Foden's | 527.75 |
7 | Flowers | 461.22 |
8 | Tredegar | 389.93 |
9 | Paris Brass Band | 389.84 |
10 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | 365.35 |
Saturday 8 May • 97 Church St, Blackpool, FY1 1HL
Saturday 11 September • Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA
Saturday 18 September • The Centaur, Cheltenham Race Course, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL40 4SH
Sunday 19 September • The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL40 4SH
Saturday 2 October • Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP
March 2 • Are you looking for a change of scene after lockdown has ended. The Marple Band are a friendly group of 1st Section musicians who are looking for an Eb Bass and Bb Bass player and tutti cornets.
February 26 • Following the Government announcement, Crewe Brass are looking to resume COVID compliant rehearsals in the summer. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist. We have all the gear & instruments and need someone to play them !! They are here waiting for you.
February 25 • Chadderton Band is a very friendly non contesting band playing at various events throughout the year. We are looking for players of any age and ability on all sections of the band + EUPH Drums. Please come along to one of our rehearsals give us a try.
Dip. Performance
Conductor, Peripatetic Music Teacher, Lower brass specialist