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There is so much going on this weekend, so why not sit back and enjoy what 4BR has to offer...

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There is a great weekend of brass band contesting on 4BR to enjoy, but why not take a gander around the site to find out a bit more about what’s on offer – from reviews and features to some cracking articles.

All the information you need to enjoy the Harrogate weekend can is there on the site – from our pre contest opinions to more about the set works and the bands themselves:

Harrogate

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/

Editorial

Now that the dust has settled on the British Open, why not see if you agree with our opinions on the question of relegation from the great event?

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/editorial/ed082.asp

Articles

There are some cracking new articles to enjoy, with our spotlight look at the new British Open champions Tredegar, and our trip to their rehearsal room to put three state of the art portable recorders through their paces.

Then find out a bit more about the amazing James Stretton and his very intriguing choice of dinner guests…

Spotlight feature:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1169.asp

Portable recorders roadtest:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1170.asp

Dinner Guests:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1171.asp

Comments

The latest postbag of comments is up on the 4BR site to digest. Plenty of the green ink variety and some heavyweight opinions too – from Bramwell Tovey for one, no less…

Go to:
http://www.4barsrest.com/comments/122.asp

As for the latest reviews?

We have plenty with concerts from Fairey (Geneva) and the London Central Fellowship Band as well as new CD releaes from Croatian Euphonic Brass and the ISB.

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/

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Stevenage

London & SC Area line-ups confirmed

February 21 • The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.


mUSIC

Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians

February 21 • A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.


Welsh Open

Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener

February 21 • There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.


Rooms4groups

Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups

February 21 • If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) 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.


Martyn Evans

BEd (Hons) NABBC member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Teacher, Adjudicator


               

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