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From Norway to South African vuvuzelas, Black Dyke to Sun Life and the Preston Front. There is plenty of 4BR to while away the time before the big World Cup kick off...

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There is plenty of great features on 4BR to keep you busy over the next 24 hours, before the big kick off in South Africa.

Editorial:

The usual hard hitting editroial sees 4BR cast its eye over some of the resons why it may well be ‘All quiet on the Preston Front’ next weekend and the true position of the BFBB when it comes to liaising.

We also give a early boost in praise of what is surely to become the most demonised instrument in the world over the next month – the vuvuzela.

http://www.4barsrest.com/editorial/ed079.asp

Comments:

The comments bag is always full to the brim too – with views and opinions on the Masters, English National and much much more.

http://www.4barsrest.com/comments/119.asp

Black Dyke Symposium:

4BR also previews the Black Dyke Brass Symposium that takes place at Leeds Metropolitan University and Leeds Town Hall this weekend.

Poet Ian McMillan has teamed up with the National Champion for a bit of ‘Brass’, in what promisies to be an interesting combination of poetry and music.

http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1146.asp

Mount Charles in Norway:

There is also a report from Mount Charles Band’s recent trip to the Grenland Festival in Norway

http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1147.asp

Reviews:

Recent reviews include Leyland’s ‘Penlee’ release, as well as concerts given by the reunion of the former Sun Life Stanshawe Band and Jaguar (Coventry) at the prestigious English Music Festival

Penlee:
http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd444.asp

Sun Life Stanshawe:
http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/concerts/con651.asp

Jaguar (Coventry):
http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/concerts/con652.asp

Plenty to get your teeth into then as that date with World Cup destiny approaches…

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Gareth Ritter

Former conductor sentenced for sexually assaulting 17 year old girl

November 4 • Gareth Ritter has been given a 33-month sentence, suspended for 30 months for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2015. He will be placed on the sex offenders register for life.


Brabbins

Childs and Brabbins to showcase Mealor Concerto

November 3 • Paul Mealor's 'Euphonium Concerto' is to be performed this Friday in Swansea by David Childs under the baton of Martyn Brabbins with the National Orchestra of Wales.


Maurice Andre

Saunas and butter — what made Andre the giant so great...

November 3 • If you ever wondered what the secret of Maurice Andre's success was — then an article from 1987 revealed all about his morning practice regime...


Prof Childs

Childs enjoys latest Japanese trip

November 3 • Black Dyke Band's Director of Music has just returned from his latest musical trip to Japan.


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Tintwistle Band

November 4 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band, we rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom, under the baton of our new MD Tom Haslam.


CROFTON SILVER BAND

November 4 • Crofton Silver (Yorks) are seeking Percussion players to join our friendly, enthusiastic 1st section band under our new ambitious MD, David Stokes. Practices are Thurs 8-10pm (also Monday during contest season), at Crofton WMC, WF4 1HJ. . Contact:. P


CROFTON SILVER BAND

November 4 • Crofton Silver (Yorks) are seeking Euphonium/Baritone players to join our friendly, enthusiastic 1st section band under our new ambitious MD, David Stokes. Practices are Thurs 8-10pm (also Monday during contest season), at Crofton WMC, WF4 1HJ. .


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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