Positive Mode for support on International Women's Day
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.
Wales to lead on Women in Brass Bands
March 7 • New Welsh body to host an free open forum discussion on the topic of women in brass bands.
Hutchinson to help National Youth Band to open virtual doors
March 7 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will host a 'virtual open-day' in April — and its free to attend.
BML has all the talented dance moves
March 7 • The young players of the BML Talents Band in Switzerland have been inspired to add a few dance steps to their repertoire.
Young brass band players look to make national mark in Germany
March 7 • Two young players from Jugend Brass Band BlechKLANG hope to make a mark against orchestral rivals in online German competition.
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
March 7 • More great brass band music to enjoy with Chris Helme.
BBE hosts Coldstream Guards
March 7 • The next Brass Bands England webinar will explore the musical opportunities on offer through the British Army and the Coldstream Guards.
Funeral of Gordon Roberts
March 7 • The funeral of Gordon Roberts, the former conductor of Rothwell Temperance Band will take place on Tuesday 9th March.
Sheona Wade takes new role with Adjudicator's Association
March 5 • Tenor horn star becomes the Vice-Chairperson of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Heavy Bottom Caps
£42.95
Humes & Berg Cornet Cup Mute
£42.00
b# Instrument Soak
£15.00
Classic test-pieces revisited No 5: Connotations
July 16 • Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at Edward Gregson's seminal 1977 National test piece.
Classic test-pieces revisited No 4: On Ratcliff Highway
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
Interview with Ian Bousfield
June 25 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks exclusively to one of the world's great brass players - trombonist Ian Bousfield.
5 minute masterclass with David Childs
June 20 • The Besson artist reveals some brilliant tips of how to learn and benefit from playing from memory...
Bums on seats: Understanding the new entertainment normality
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...
4BR Hall of Fame: No.15: Willie Lang
February 16 • Tim Mutum looks back at the remarkable life of the great cornet and trumpet player Willie Lang.
Score Exchange: Three unusual places to find great brass band scores
February 15 • How do you find high quality sheet music? Score Exchange may be just the right place to find out...
Take 5: A quintet of the best Journey into Freedom recordings
February 12 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox picks five of the best recordings of Eric Ball's classic test-piece to add to your collection.
CD review: Hustle
February 9 • Mark Glover (euphonium). Featuring: Dr Viktoriya Zaharieva (piano). ASIN: B07MCZJ1RJ
CD review: Origin of the Species - Revisited
February 8 • The Wallace Collection . Featuring: John Wallace, John Miller, Paul Gardham, Simon Gunton, Anthony George. TWC Recordings: TWC-FR2020-001
CD review: Flow
January 11 • Mauro Martins. Accompanists: Bernardo Pinhal & Daniel Bernardes. Featuring: Sergio Carolino (tuba) . CD Recording: CDMMF
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Contest: 100thSpring Festival
Saturday 8 May • 97 Church St, Blackpool, FY1 1HL
Contest: 168th British Open
Saturday 11 September • Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA
Contest: Lower Section National Finals
Saturday 18 September • The Centaur, Cheltenham Race Course, Prestbury, Cheltenham GL40 4SH
Contest: Lower Section National Finals
Sunday 19 September • The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL40 4SH
Contest: National Brass Band Championship of Great Britain
Saturday 2 October • Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP
The Marple Band
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.
Crewe Brass
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.
Chadderton Band
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.
David Barringer
BMus(Homs)
Conductor and Adjudicator