4BR End of Term Reportsmore... Just as we did last year, and in line with current Government directives on class sizes, 4BR gives it's end of term reports on the current top 25 bands in the 4BR World Rankings class. 30.12.03
Timpani & Percussion - part 2: more... Dave Griffiths continues his detailed look into the arts and crafts of brass band percussion playing. 21.12.03
Attending Contests: more... Some 70 years. In 1934, Dr. Harold Hind wrote his book entitled "The Brass Band". One chapter dealt with how brass bands attend contests. Some things certainly have not changed! 21.12.03
2003 4BR Awards: more... Just before you all pack away your instruments (a la Blue Peter tortoise) for their traditional winter hibernation, the time has come again for the ever so traditional 4BR Awards. 17.12.03
Retrospective - 2003 Belgium National Championships: more Brussels Conservatory Sunday 30th November 05.12.03
Retrospective -2003 Butlins Mineworkers: more... Our man Malcolm Wood was at Butlins for the weekend and gives his report on what seemed to be a great occassion. 03.12.03
Retrospective - 2003 Scottish Open: more... Now with audio files. Listen to the adjudicators and the winning conductor, Rossell Gray 02.12.03
2003 Butlins Mineworkers: more... Preview and predictions Skyline Resort , Skegness 29th/30th November 26.11.03
Retrospective - Wilkinson Northern Open 2003: more... Our man John James and his helpers were there at the contest, and gives his retrospective of the day. 24.11.03
BFBB Business/Strategic Plan: more... The British Federation of Brass Bands have released their Business Plan for the future. We have it in full, so read it and see what you think about their ideas. 23.11.03
Timpani & Percussion - part 1: more... Timpani & Percussion & its contribution to the Modern Brass Band - part one by Dave Griffiths 16.11.03
Brass in Concert 2003: more... Coverage of the event from Spennymoor 12.11.03
Eric Ball in Cornwall: more... Phillip Hunt, the presenter of the Sounds of Brass radio programme in the West Country recalls Eric Ball and his time spent in Cornwall over the years. 9.11.03
Thanks for the Memory No 8: more... JAMES SCOTT - '.one of life's true gentleman and someone who believes self praise is no praise.' By Chris Helme 6.11.03
Contest Retrospective: more... British Open Solo and Quartet Championship 5.11.03
Pontins National Championships 2003: more... Coverage of the event from Pontins, Prestatyn, North Wales 22.10.03
Nationals 2003 - championship section : more... Full coverage of the event from London's Royal Albert Hall 12.10.03
Nationals 2003 - Sections 1-4: more... Full coverage of the event from Dundee's Caird Hall 14.09.03
British Open 2003: more... Full coverage of the event from Birmingham's Symphony Hall 04.09.03
Want to talk? - more... 4BR checks out a new and exciting "Discussion Forum" on the web called "The Mouthpiece" and finds that it caters for brass band lovers of any shape and form. 04.09.03
Band Watching: more... Beginning and ending with The Beatles. A Short Appraisal of Brass Bands in Popular Music Culture. by John James 25.08.03
Thanks for the Memory No 7: more... Sounds of the 70's with The Band of Yorkshire Imperial Metals. by Chris Helme 20.07.03
The World's Greatest Cornet Player? more... September 2003 sees the 135th anniversary of the birth of Herbert Clarke, possibly the most famous cornet player the world has ever seen and heard. 20.07.03
Listening to the Band:more... Behind the scenes at the Beeb to find out how LTTB gets on the air 14.07.03
150 years for Woodhouse:more... Sunday 22nd June 2003 arrived bright and sunny for what was going to be a historic day in Woodhouse Prize Bands 150 years of existence. 12.07.03
West Lothian Challenge:more... 4BR gives a preview of the contest which has just started north of the border plus a review of the first leg of the contest which saw victory go to Whitburn.
Brassed Off:more... Carlton Brass have been busy treading the boards. We take a peek at how they have done and have also interviewed the Director. Cue luvvy darlings....
Interview:more... 4BR talk to Phil Lawrence, a composer with much to offer, be it his music or his ideas. Read this - we think you'll enjoy it!
Regionals 2003: Test Piece Reviews Find out what we think of this years regional offerings in all the sections: more... 27.02.03
In retrospect - The National Youth Band Championships 2003: more... Our man at the RNCM certainly had an enjoyable day as 4BR looks back on what our talented youngsters had to offer 17.02.03
In retrospect - Norwegian Championships 2003: more... We look back at the weekend in Bergen and pick out what was great, good and not bad about the event as a whole 14.02.03
In retrospect - Yeovil 2003: more... We giveo ur retrospective review of the playing at the seasons opener in Yeovil 03.02.03
Making a CD - Part II: more... 4BR talk to Trevor Caffull, Sales and Marketing Director at SP&S Ltd 26.01.03
Yeovil Entertainment Contest 2003: more... We run the rule over the runners and riders for the traditional season opener at Yeovil 22.01.03
Frozen in Time: more... James Shepherd Versatile Brass Brisbane, Australia - 1978 20.01.03
Thanks for the Memory No 5: more... Derek Southcott - A musician with many sounds. by Chris Helme 12.01.03
If I was Dictator Maximus:more... Five Banding Decrees for a Happy New Year By Howard Snell 11.01.03
Test Pieces due for a Revival: more... 4BR look at 10 test pieces that deserve a revival in 2003 09.01.03
4BarsRest World Rankings Review 2002: more... Our resident statto - Mr Casey provides a comprehensive breakdown of how bands did during 2002 07.01.03
4BR End of Term Reports: more... The top 25 bands in the 4BR rankings at the end of 2002 have a graded report from the 4BR Headmaster to take home to their parents, plus a prediction of how we think they may do next term....... 02.01.03
October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!
October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!
October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!
