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2008 National Championships of Great Britain: 4BR Interview — Kenneth Downie

October 7, 2008
Chris Thomas catches up with the composer of the London test piece to find out more the man and his music.


4BR Interview — Leigh Baker

September 12, 2008
4BR talks to the man behind some of the most popular and entertaining music being played in the banding world at the moment.


4BR Interview — Christian Lindberg

May 18, 2008
4BR's Chris Thomas talks to the total musician that is Christian Lindberg.


4BR Interview — Allan Withington

April 28, 2008
On the eve of the European Championships in Stavanger, 4BR talks to Allan Withington - the man with the contesting Midas touch


4BR Interview — Rodney Newton

March 6, 2008
Chris Thomas catches up with Rodney Newton, composer of Four Cities Symphony, and much, much more...


4BR Interview — Arthur Butterworth

February 6, 2008
'Odin Revisited' - Arthur Butterworth in conversation with 4BR's Christopher Thomas.


4BR Interview — Paul Hindmarsh

January 25, 2008
The man behind the success of the RNCM Festival of Brass talks to Chris Thomas about what's in store this year and possibly beyond...




Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Oxted Band

December 30 • As we go into 2026, the band's 125th anniversary, we are seeking CORNET and TROMBONE players to fill our line-up. We are friendly and ambitious band with a wide variety of engagements, including three major concerts each year - check them out on YouTube.


Cambrian Brass

December 30 • We are a friendly, hard-working and inclusive brass band, and everyone is welcome. We currently have specific vacancies for Soprano Cornet, Solo Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass, but interest from players on any instrument is always very welcome.


Dr Brett Baker

BSc (Hons), ARCM, PG Dip
Marketing Lead, Denis Wick & Alliance Products; Artist at Michael Rath Instruments


               

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