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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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NYBBGB

NYBBGB Conducting Final to showcase exceptional entrants

November 22 • The final of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain bi-annual Young Conductors' Competition is set to be to feature a quartet of outstanding talent.


BBSS

New era for Brass Band Summer School

November 22 • Wycliffe College in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire is to be the new home of the Brass Band Summer School as it prepares for 40th anniversary.


BBE insurance

Tailored insurance for BBE members

November 22 • Brass Band England is offering the opportunity for its member bands to enjoy bespoke insurance for people, instruments and assets.


Jackfield

Stevens takes lead at Jackfield

November 22 • The experienced Craig Stevens becomes the new MD at Jackfield Band


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Tintwistle Band

November 21 • Tintwistle Band are looking for an Eb bass player to join our engine room and help to complete the team.. We are currently in the second section, enjoy all year round concert and contest engagements, and also the odd social event.


Harrogate Band

November 20 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a Euphonium 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.


Harrogate Band

November 20 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a Principal Cornet 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.


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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