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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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Arsenal and Brighouse

British Open Countdown: T minus 8

September 4 • What's the link between the Premier League champions Arsenal and British Open champion Brighouse & Rastrick?


Making Music

New CEO at Making Music

September 3 • Making Music appoints Ben Saffell as its new Chief Executive Officer.


Sparke

British Open Countdown: T minus 9

September 3 • The countdown is underway for this year's British Open with 'Music of the Spheres' ready for lift off. But which European own-choice topping piece comes close to it in contest popularity since it was used in 2004?


Friary

New signing at Friary

September 3 • Cornish cornet player Jacob Griffiths returns to the banding fold with Friary.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Yorkshire Imperial

September 3 • Yorkshire Imperial band have SECOND HORN and BBb BASS vacancies available. . At Imps we have a proud tradition, clear ambitions and a sensible, well-planned schedule. We're looking for musicians who want to make outstanding music & will enjoy the journey.


Crewe Brass

September 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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