RNCM Festival set to showcase artistic talents
January 23
The RNCM Brass Band Festival — packed with world class talent, music and discussions will take place this weekend.
North of England judges announced
January 23 • The panel of judges who will make the all important National Final qualification decisions in Durham has been announced.
4BR Shop: Rosetti Series 5 Eb alto trombone
January 23 • A great little instrument ideal for the early leaner or a more experienced performer with a niche to fill...
The Price is right at Tewkesbury
January 23 • Andrea Price becomes the new Musical Director at Tewkesbury Town Band.
Bands ready for high Wire challenges
January 23 • There is a strong field of bands putting final preparations in place for their appearances at the Brass in the Wire contests this weekend.
Van Looy signs for Swansea
January 22 • The Geneva Group euphonium star will head to Swansea later this year to showcase his talents at the International Brass Band Summer School.
New trio adds to to sense of qualifying excitement for Northop
January 22 • Northop Silver look to claim a Royal Albert Hall qualification spot for the second successive year with new signings boost.
4BR Shop: John Packer JP072S tenor horn
January 22 • The great John Packer tenor horn is the perfect instrument for student level players
National Youth Bands of Scotland looks for 2020 players
January 22 • Young players can now apply to join the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland
K&M Tuba stand
£81.45£75.00
Wallace TWC-391 Euphonium Straight Mute
£105.00£60.00
Remo TA-5210-70 Fiberskyn3 Tambourine
£31.95£28.75
Interview with Bram Gay
December 15 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talking to Bram Gay at the 2016 British Open Championships in Birmingham.
Interview with Arsene Duc of Valaisia Brass Band
November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Valaisia Brass Band after he led them to a fifth consecutive National title.
Interview with Patrick Ottiger of BML Talents
November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Patrick Ottiger of BML Talents Band after they won the First Division Swiss National title in Montreux
2019 Brass in Concert
November 22 • You can still enjoy the action from the 2019 Brass in Concert Championships from World of Brass - so don't miss a note...
Brass on the Mind: Mental Health in the Bandroom
January 21 • Following her presentation to the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators, Tabby Kerwin looks at the importance of gaining awareness and education about mental health issues within the brass band movement.
2020 Butlins Mineworkers Championship: As it happened
January 12 • All the action from the 2020 Butlins Mineworkers Championship — as it happened.
4BR Hall of Fame: No 4: Bram Gay
January 9 • One of the most influential musical polymaths of the banding movement and a pioneer who helped bring brass band entertainment to the television age.
Beyond the Score: Yamaha inspires through holistic star approach
January 8 • Yamaha stars inspire over 150 brass band players as they look to provide performance foundations on which to build a life long enthusiasm and passion for brass banding.
Concert: Onyx Brass and Guards Brass
January 22 • Guards Chapel . London. Friday 10th January
CD review: Music for Trumpet and Wind Band
January 22 • Philippe Schartz (trumpet). Orchestre d'Harmonie du Conservatoire de la Ville d'Esch-sur-Alzette. Conductor: Marc Treinen. Apez Recordings: CD 001
CD review: Step Out
January 21 • Glenn Van Looy. Tredegar Town Band. Conductor: Ian Porthouse. Doyen Recordings: CD397
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 2,740.42 |
| 2 | Black Dyke | 916.80 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 783.19 |
| 4 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 681.19 |
| 5 | Valaisia Brass Band | 649.02 |
| 6 | Foden's | 578.63 |
| 7 | Paris Brass Band | 462.57 |
| 8 | Flowers | 416.31 |
| 9 | Tredegar | 404.16 |
| 10 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | 402.60 |
Markham and district band - Charity Concert for Hospice of the Valleys
Friday 24 January • The Met Theatre, Mitre Street, Abertillery. NP131AL
Foden's Band - RNCM Brass Band Festival
Friday 24 January • RNCM, 124 Oxford Rd, Manchester. M13 9RD
Foden's Band - Aberystwyth
Saturday 25 January • Old College, King Street, Aberystwyth SY23 2AY
Black Dyke Band - RNCM Brass Band Festival
Saturday 25 January • 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9 RD
Tredegar Town Band - RNCM Festival of Brass
Sunday 26 January • Royal Northern College of Music. 124 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9RD
London Central Fellowship Band
January 23 • Vacancies for CORNET (solo / 1st / 2nd), TROMBONE, Bb BASS and PERCUSSION. An enthusiastic band affiliated to the Salvation Army with a full and varied diary of local and national concerts. We are looking for committed enthusiastic players
Mid-Rhondda
January 22 • Are you looking for a change for 2020 or a new challenge with a friendly/sociable band. We have vacancies for Soprano, back row cornet, Bb Bass and percussion. Rehearsal is on Thursdays at the Band Hall, Dunraven Street, CF40 1AL
Corby Silver Band
January 22 • Corby Silver Band, 3rd section - Midlands Area, are looking to recruit a back row cornet and/or 1st horn player for the regional Contest and beyond. We rehearse in our own band room in Corby, North Northamptonshire on Monday and Wednesday at 8pm.
Martin Heartfield
GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist