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4BR Features

There is plenty to enjoy on 4BR this January...

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There is plenty to enjoy on 4BR in the New Year – from great articles and features to pithy CD reviews, acerbic comments and lots and lots of news…

News & comments

So if you want to find out the latest breaking news across the banding globe, go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/news/

And the latest comments and views on the news and other topics can be found at:
http://www.4barsrest.com/comments/115.asp

Reviews

There are a great batch of new reviews to, including some pointed opinions on the latest releases from Black Dyke and the ISB, the National Finals, Sellers Youth and Mnozil Brass.

Read what 4BR thinks of them all at:
http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/default.asp?type=2

Features

There are also some great features to, with Iwan Fox looking back at a contest ahead of its time – the WD & HO Wills contests of the early 1970s.
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1092.asp

Meanwhile, the latest gizmos & gadgets are reviewed at:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1093.asp

Forthcoming events

Big forthcoming events are previewed to, with Paul Hindmarsh giving his ‘Director’s Cut’ opinions on what is in store at the RNCM Festival of Brass later this month:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1094.asp

More to come:

More X Factor wannabes will be thrust into the spotlight when we look at 10 composers who may enjoy a big year in 2010, whilst we have a preview of the Butlins Mineworkers Contest at Skegness and the first overseas major of the year in Norway.

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Gregson

Gregson at 80 in Scotland

October 28 • Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.


Paul Mealor

Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival

October 28 • Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.


Harry Porthouse

Porthouse reprise at Leyland

October 28 • Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.


Tredeagr Band

New addition to Tredegar tuba team

October 28 • Edward Falloon, the principal tuba of the National Youth Orchestra joins the bass section at the Welsh Champion.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 28 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 27 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, North West 2nd Section seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. With a great mix of youth and experience we are based just off M6 JCT 29 Near Preston


Olney Brass

October 27 • Currently seeking the following players to complete our line up: Solo Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn & Eb Bass. We are a friendly and ambitious, 2nd section L&SC area brass band, with a good mixture of concerts, fetes and contests throughout the year


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

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