4BR Interview with Allan Withington
April 3
In a new series of major interviews with leading conductors, players and personalities around the banding world, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Stavanger MD, Allan Withington.
The World Rejoicing...
April 3 • Study scores and conductor scores of Edward Gregson's latest major championship work will be available from the publisher later this month.
Student initiative seeks solo entries
April 3 • A new on-line solo competition is being organised by an enterprising University of Salford music student — so why not give it ago.
New Craze hits Camborne...
April 3 • A revamped duo will lead the way at Camborne as Andrew Craze joins the conducting team set-up.
National Final test-pieces delayed
April 3 • The announcement of the test-pieces for Cheltenham and London will now by made in mid-April.
Bolsover International Summer School moves to 2021
April 3 • The 2020 Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School has been moved to a new date in 2021.
Porthouse Pointers No 2
April 3 • Ian Porthouse puts Harry through his daily practice paces — this time with the focus on articulation.
4BR Interview with Philip Harper
April 2 • In a new series of major interviews with leading conductors, players and personalities around the banding world, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Cory MD, Philip Harper...
b# Instrument Soak
£15.00
Wallace TWC-391 Euphonium Straight Mute
£105.00£60.00
4BR Interview with Allan Withington
April 3 • 4BR catches up with conductor Allan Withington at home in Bergen to find out more about how his professional musical life has be challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic and what he thinks the future holds...
Porthouse Pointers No 2
April 3 • Ian Porthouse puts Harry through his daily practice paces - this time with the focus on articulation.
4BR Interview with Philip Harper
April 2 • 4BR catches up with Cory MD Philip Harper to find out more about how his band has responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and what he thinks the future holds...
5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray No 2
April 2 • Yamaha Artist Russell Gray delivers another mini conducting masterclass - this time all about right and left hand independence
4BR Hall of Fame: No.6: Arthur Stender
March 31 • The Australian cornet star who rivalled Harry Mortimer for virtuosity on the stage, but who was the most unassuming figure off it.
Learning from the results of history: From Edinburgh 1886 to the Midlands 2020...
March 25 • Mistakes have always been made at brass band contests, but surely the time has come for a 21st century approach that works for everyone...
2020 Regional Championships: North of England - As it happened
March 15 • All the action from the 2020 North of England Regional Championships — as it happened.
2020 Regional Championships: West of England - As it happened
March 15 • All the action from the 2020 West of England Regional Championships — as it happened.
CD review: Symphonies for Brass
March 30 • The Brass Music of Derek B. Scott. Black Dyke Band. Conductor: Prof Nicholas J. Childs . World of Sound Recordings: WOS 155
LP Review: Cataclysm
March 29 • London Collegiate Brass. Conductor: Edward Gregson. Bedivere Records. BVUUK001
Concert: David Childs
March 28 • Accompanist: Chris Williams . Dora Stoutzker Hall. RWCM&D. Cardiff. Saturday 14th March
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 2,510.96 |
| 2 | Black Dyke | 839.37 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 717.00 |
| 4 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 669.26 |
| 5 | Valaisia Brass Band | 592.39 |
| 6 | Foden's | 553.24 |
| 7 | Flowers | 491.92 |
| 8 | Paris Brass Band | 423.40 |
| 9 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | 368.68 |
| 10 | Tredegar | 367.23 |
scaba Youth Band - Southern Counties Youth Band Easter Residential Co
Monday 6 April • St Catherine's School,. Station Road,. Bramley,. Surrey GU5 0DF
scaba Youth Band - Southern Counties Youth Band Easter Concert
Thursday 9 April • Anniversary Halls,. St Catherine's School,. Bramley, Surrey GU5 0DF
Regent Hall Concerts - Ibex Brass
Friday 10 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street . (Opposite RESERVED). London. W1C 2DJ W1C 2DJ
Black Dyke Band - Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, Sheffield City Hall
Saturday 18 April • Barker's Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
Cory Band - St David's Church, Neath
Saturday 18 April • St David's Church, St David's Street, Neath SA11 3EP
Chadderton Band
April 1 • Chadderton Band is a non-contesting band playing at various events throughout the year. We are a friendly band looking for players of all ages and abilities on all sections. Euph and percussion . Come along to one of our rehearsals.
Upper Rhondda Brass Band
April 1 • Upper Rhondda NEEDS YOU. Again losing players to further their education, our focus switches on ensuring the Bands stability and continuity. Vacancies now exist throughout the Band. In particular Soprano, Solo Cornets, Solo Euphonium and Tuned Percussion.
Amesbury Town Band
March 28 • Players and beginners of any standard are always warmly welcomed, especially some more solo cornets and Eb horns. Feel free to drop in, even if you just fancy a blow or just want to try another instrument.
Mark Wilkinson
Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor