Black Dyke launches 2019 Festival

March 22 • The popular event — packed with masterclasses and workshops and topped by a huge afternoon gala concert at Leeds Town Hall has been launched by Black Dyke — so make sure you sign up.

Treat yourself to a bit of Tricky Dicky

March 21 • The great entertainer Richard Evans has just recorded a double CD of many of the great stories and episodes of his flamboyant musical life. It's not to be missed...

Carey takes Director of Performance role at RNCM

March 21 • Manus Carey takes on the new role of Deputy Principal (Performance & Programmes) at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Hall takes on solo trom role at Skelmanthorpe

March 21 • Damien Hall is the new solo trombone at Skelmanthorpe Band

Foden's ready for Welsh swingers

March 21 • The National Champion is heading to Newtown in Powys this weekend for their big band extravaganza with swing singer Matt Ford.

cooperation offer for Scottish qualifiers

March 21 • The newly crowned Scottish Champion, the cooperation band, has offered its assistance to fellow representatives in Cheltenham.

Childs to join Black Dyke for Band of the Year appearance

March 21 • David Childs will join Black Dyke as the featured BrassPass 'Band of the Year' Gala Concert soloist in Manchester in June.

To Hull and back after 26 years for regional champion

March 21 • After over a quarter of a century, the EYMS Band reverts back to its former identity — closing its sponsorship chapter on a fantastic high in Durham on the weekend.

David Childs and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

January 8 • 4BR travels to Manchester to see euphonium virtuoso David Childs recording four concerto works with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Interview with Simon Dobson

November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox recently met up with composer Simon Dobson in Montreux to talk Glass, GRAMMYs and rock and roll..

2018 Swiss National round up

November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox rounds up with his final thoughts on what was a memorable 2018 Swiss National Championships in Montreux

Interview with Arsene Duc

November 25 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Arsene Duc, the conductor of the 2018 Swiss National Champion, Valaisia Brass Band

Concert: Tredegar Band

February 18 • Conductor: Ian Porthouse. UniBrass Championship Gala Concert. Theatr Bryn Terfel. Bangor University. Saturday 2nd February

Concert: Aldbourne Band

February 17 • Conductor: Glyn Williams. Immanuel United Reform Church. Swindon . Saturday 26th January

Concert: Band of the Scots Guards

February 16 • Burns Night Celebration. Conductor: Major Ian Johnson. Guards Chapel. Friday 25th January

Woodfalls Band - Risca Male Voice Choir

Saturday 23 March • St Mary's Church Andover SP10 1ER

Grimethorpe Colliery Band -

Saturday 23 March • Wakefield Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Wakefield WF1 2TE

Foden's Band - Matt Ford - Newtown, Powys

Saturday 23 March • The Hafren Theatre, Newtown, Powys SY16 4HU

Black Dyke Band - Victoria Hall

Saturday 23 March • The Victoria Hall, Knowsley Street, Bolton BL1 2AS

Grimethorpe Colliery Band -

Sunday 24 March • Kettering Lighthouse Theatre. Thurston Drive, Kettering NN15 6PB

Milton Keynes Brass

March 23 • We are seeking a First Baritone player to complete our happy band. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings in Loughton, MK (just off A5) with other rehearsals arranged in the run up to contests.

Lydbrook Band

March 22 • Championship Section Lydbrook Band have vacancies for a 2nd Baritone and Kit player to join our friendly band. We have a great set of future concerts, contests and tour to Poland. Under the musical directorship of Ian Holmes and Glyn William

Tingley Brass Band

March 21 • Tingley Band are looking to recruit 3 solo cornet players to complete our front row.. In addition we have vacancies for a euphonium and solo trombone.. We rehearse on Tuesday & Thursday from 19.30 to 21.00

Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger