New venue ready to welcome Welsh Area challengers
February 27
The Great Hall at Swansea University Science & Innovation Bay Campus will welcome 40 Welsh rivals looking to claim titles and qualification places this weekend.
Strong line-up for UK Band of the Year contest
February 27 • 10 top ranked bands will compete for the BrassPass UK Band of the Year title in Bolton later this year.
High profile roles to fill at National Youth Band
February 27 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is looking to fill two high profile General Manager and Operations Manager roles with the organisation.
4BR Shop: Ryton euphonium mouthpiece
February 27 • The outstanding polycarbonate based mouthpiece from Patrik Randefalk
Cory to tell their Tale ahead of Swansea
February 27 • The world's number 1 ranked band will be showcasing its Welsh Area preparation ahead of its Swansea challenge on the weekend.
Conductors asked to beat opposition for National title
February 27 • The National Association of Brass Band Conductors has launched its 2020 competition.
Young Brass Award semi-finalists announced
February 27 • The young performers who will battle for the 2020 Young Brass Award solo titles have been announced.
National Youth Band look west to cross borders
February 27 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will make a welcome concert appearance in Wales this year as they look west with their music selections.
4BR Shop: Denis Wick Tuba Heritage mouthpiece (gold rim)
February 27 • The outstanding Denis Wick Heritage series of mouthpieces are available through Band Supplies and the 4BR Shop.
IP Brass Cornet Mouthpiece (Silver)
£69.99£59.00
Interview with Bram Gay
December 15 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talking to Bram Gay at the 2016 British Open Championships in Birmingham.
Interview with Arsene Duc of Valaisia Brass Band
November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Valaisia Brass Band after he led them to a fifth consecutive National title.
Interview with Patrick Ottiger of BML Talents
November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Patrick Ottiger of BML Talents Band after they won the First Division Swiss National title in Montreux
2019 Brass in Concert
November 22 • You can still enjoy the action from the 2019 Brass in Concert Championships from World of Brass - so don't miss a note...
2020 Regional Championships: North West - As it happened
February 23 • All the action from the 2020 North West Regional Championships — as it happened.
2020 Regional test-pieces: Tales of heroes and human spirit
February 20 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks at the five works that will test the bands in their bid to qualify for the Cheltenham and London National Finals.
2020 Vision: What future direction for the Nationals?
February 19 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks at the potential for a change in the future direction of travel for the Regional and National Championships of Great Britain...
4BR Hall of Fame: No.5: Leonard Lamb
February 16 • A conductor whose record stands proudly with the finest conductors of his generation, but is now somewhat largely forgotten...
Book: Origin, History and Achievements of the Besses o' th' Barn Band
February 18 • Joseph Hampson. Price: £4.99 plus VAT plus postage and package .
CD review: Crossroad
February 12 • Jamie Hood. Accompanists: Stephen Bulla and Annamaria Motolla. Featuring: Marc Hood, Brandon Jones. Blackwood Music . CD: BWMusic1954
Concert: Foden's Band
February 11 • Conductor: Michael Fowles. First Presbyterian Church. Armagh. Saturday 1st February
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 2,510.96 |
| 2 | Black Dyke | 839.37 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 717.00 |
| 4 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 669.26 |
| 5 | Valaisia Brass Band | 592.39 |
| 6 | Foden's | 553.24 |
| 7 | Flowers | 491.92 |
| 8 | Paris Brass Band | 423.40 |
| 9 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | 368.68 |
| 10 | Tredegar | 367.23 |
Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Academy of Music Horn Ensemble
Friday 28 February • Charlton House. Charlton Road. London. SE7 8RE SE7 8RE
The GUS Band - Northampton International Academy
Saturday 29 February • Northampton International Academy. 55 Barrack Rd. Northampton NN1 1AA
Elland Silver Band - Yorkshire Champion Brass
Saturday 29 February • Bethesda Church John Street .Elland HX5 0AB
Newstead Brass - Kirkby and Long Eaton Silver
Saturday 29 February • Ashwood Centre, Portland Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 7AB
Contest: Welsh Championships
Saturday 29 February • Great Hall, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows, Skewen, Swansea SA1 8EN
Foss Dyke Band
February 28 • We have 2 empty chairs to fill. A BBflat Bass player, and a 2nd Trombone. Please feel free to enquire or come along to one of our well attended rehearsals. Foss Dyke is well organised and a friendly 1st Section Band, based in Waddington, Lincoln.
Freckleton Band
February 27 • We are a 1st section band aiming to be promoted back to the Championship section and also qualify for the Spring Festival. We have vacancies for 2 Bb Cornets (seats negotiable), 2nd Horn, BBb Bass and percussionists. Rehearsals are Mon/Thur nights 8-10pm
Chelmsford Silver Band
February 27 • Chelmsford Silver Band require the following. Bb bass and Eb Bass players. A friendly non-contesting band, established for over 69 years and enjoy a good reputation performing at local and regional events plus organizing our own concerts.
Mark Wilkinson
Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor