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2011 4BR Awards — CD/DVD of the Year

Which recordings made you want to replace Adele on your ipod with a brass band recording during 2011?

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4barsrest awardsVery much like last season, 2011 was not a vintage year of brass band recordings – with many releases lacking inspiration and originality.

There were plenty of worthy productions, but at £15.00 a shot or more, you do get the feeling that CD and DVD prices for brass band recordings are now getting very high for what in many cases is by no means a premium product.

One DVD nomination once again showed the limitations of brass bands as a means of visual entertainment unless backed by other strands of general interest.  

Still, there were a few real gems - and these were our pick to consider.


SpainUnder the Spell of Spain
Superbrass
Superbrass Recordings: SBCD1
Total Playing Time: 71.02 mins


http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=920

'Under the Spell of Spain' is the first recording of the 'Superbrass' group, gathered together by trombonist Roger Argente.This was premium playing by premium players.


PLCOnly for You – The Music of Paul Lovatt-Cooper Vol - 2
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Doyen Recordings: DOYCD284
Total Playing Time: Approx 70 mins
 

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=912

PLC does it again.

The second raft of completely infectious compositions that plug into the zeitgeist of the modern brass banding generation.


LegacyLegacy
The International Staff Band
Various conductors
SP&S Ltd: SPS 280 CD
Total playing time: 66.16


http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=896

Legacy presents a collection of recordings made by the International Staff Band from 1904 to the present day 

A fitting reminder of the huge contribution made by the ISB to brass band music making in the last 120 years.


CrusaderCrusader – The Music of Dean Goffin
Reg Vardy Band
Conductor: John Ward
MCP Recordings: CDMCPS001
Total Playing Time: Approx 70 mins


http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=911

Recorded in aid of the Clarence Adoo Trust, Reg Vardy play their part in an affectionate tribute to the music of Dean Goffin with a varied and fascinating programme. 

It provides the clear evidence of Goffin’s creative and technical mastery.


Patrons 4Patron’s Choice – Volume 4
Foden's Band
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Doyen Recordings: CD267
Total Playing Time: Approx 70 mins
 

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=892

The fourth in the series sees Foden’s in relaxed but impressive form under the baton of Michael Fowles.

Slick, polished and as good an example of how to produce an east listening, sell by numbers CD recording.


dvdDVD: European Brass Band Championships
Highlights of the 2011 European Championships recorded in Montreux Switzerland


http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/dvds_detail.asp?id=1483

All the highlights of the 2011 Championship – from the great performances of some great and varied music, to the people who made it tick. All backed up with plenty of stunning backdrops. 

All that was missing was the whiff of money...

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Barnsley Brass - Quiz Me Baby One More Time

Saturday 17 May • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - 150th Anniversary and reunion Concert

Sunday 18 May • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Ocean Brass - Segalula A Capella

Saturday 31 May • Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1ED


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

May 18 • Reading Band are looking for TROMBONES and BASSES to join our lower end. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings in Woodley near Reading with our MD Stephen Bucknell.


The Corsham Band

May 17 • We are looking for a MUSICAL DIRECTOR.. Corsham Band is a well-respected ensemble, adopting a hardworking ethic to their music-making. We are a dedicated and friendly team of enthusiastic musicians looking to rebuild and develop the band.


Uppermill Band

May 16 • VACANCY: Euphonium to complete our team!. Rehearsing Mon/Weds in Saddleworth. Progressive, forward-thinking band with a calendar of exciting gigs led by James Garlick (MD). . Highlights include: performing in a Netflix production & playing live film scores.


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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