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4BR features

There is plenty to keep you interested in over the coming days with some new articles up on the 4BR site.

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Bands and politics

Iestyn T Davies looks at the problems facing bands in the new political climate of financial austerity, and asks whether or not we are being ‘political enough’ ourselves?

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1155.asp


Young talent

4BR puts the spotlight of young talent with a feature on the rising stars of the quintet Groves Brass.

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1157.asp


Dinner Guests:

One of its leading members Cai Isfryn reveals his 10 perfect dinner guests.

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1156.asp


Rising star

4BR also spotlights the rising star cornet player 13 year old Smain Mokrane of the Market Rasen Band.

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1154.asp


Coming up...

Meanwhile in the next few days we will be hoping to have a full length interview with C Brian Buckley to discuss in detail the self-categorisation of adjudicators, another in the series of how the musical brain works, and we will be looking at new gizmos and gadgets and reviewing some new instrument cases too.

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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.


AoBBA

Yorkshire offer for aspiring adjudicators

November 3 • The Yorkshire Regional Championships have teamed up with the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators for an experience day for aspiring judges.


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


Chinnor Silver

November 3 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (9th) and we welcome players of all standards who enjoy a relaxed and friendly rehearsal.. Rehearsals are held in our bandroom at 11am and it is all FREE including the cake and coffee.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 2 • Under the leadership of Musical Director, Jack Fisher, the band requires a percussionist. With an expanding schedule of events, including our sell-out themed concerts, the band is based in our own, purpose built, band hall in Bilton.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 2 • Under the leadership of Musical Director, Jack Fisher, the band requires an Eb bass player. With an expanding schedule of events, including our sell-out themed concerts, the band is based in our own, purpose built, band hall in Bilton.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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