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Brass Band World magazine: New edition out now...

The April edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out and once again its packed with articles, features, reviews and things of interest on every page...

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  The April edition of Brass Band magazine is now out to enjoy

The April 2020 edition of Brass Band World and BBW Digital is out now — packed with news, views, opinions and reviews that add up to essential reading...

NEWS


British National Finals test-pieces announced and 'don't stop us now' — how the banding world is coming together online.

COVER INTERVIEW — WHEN THE WORLD CAN REJOICE


Christopher Thomas interviews Edward Gregson as his new CD on the Chandos label is released and he looks forward to his five-nation test-piece commission, The World Rejoicing, due to be premiered at the September British Open — all in his 75th year.

IMPACT COVID-19


Andrew Wainwright looks at how the pandemic is affecting freelance musicians and bands; how we can all help each other and talks to a Norwegian band practicing social responsibility in lockdown.

NO TIME TO BE BORED AT HOME


Cory's Helen Williams brings a heart-warming account of what it's been like to find your work as a freelance musician fall off a cliff edge and how she is using online opportunities to teach and stay in touch.

BAND SPONSORSHIP — A BEGINNING AND AN END?


David Hirst charts the changing landscape of brass band sponsorship.

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK


The Scottish Brass Band Association celebrates 125 years of proud progress with a firm eye on exciting future development plans

PRO PRACTICE


The importance of a daily home-practice routine to keep in match-fit shape with Dr. Robert Childs

PROFILE


The tenor horn finds a new voice in Tim De Maeseneer

YOUNG VOICES


Jonathan Bates chats to Ryan Ashley — principal cornet of Boarshurst Silver Band and David Childs reports from the BBC Young Musician Brass Final

CENTRE BAND


Zoom into Brighouse and Rastrick's community outreach online

The April 2020 edition of Brass Band World and BBW Digital is out now — packed with news, views, opinions and reviews that add up to essential reading...BBW

BANDING SPIRIT


Helen Williams brings the spirited banding stories before lock-down that are laying firm foundations for future development

CASTAWAY


Composer, Nigel Clarke, sets sail as Grimethorpe Colliery Band's new CD, of his music, Mysteries of the Horizon, is released on the Naxos label.

REVIEWS


New recordings from Grimethorpe Colliery Band and tenor horn, Tim De Maeseneer; The recorded legacy of Edward Gregson by Doyen; new music from Andrew Wainwright and the American Band Journal published by Triumphonic Productions; Hampshire's last hurrah before lockdown and the spectacular 2020 Mountbatten Festival relived.

AND ANOTHER THING


Take a moment or two to smile with our resident wit and cartoonist, Rob Nesbitt, better known as 'Nezzy'.

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gRETHE tONHEIM

2024 4BR Special Award

December 25 • The award this year goes to Grethe W Tonheim, who continues to inspire with her playing, teaching and musicianship


Band of the Year

2024 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • So many great bands on top form during the year, but these were the three that stood out for our panel.


Conductor of the Year

2024 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • These were the top three MDs who created the performances to savour in the past year for our panel.


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2024 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So many great individual performers on show this year, but this trio were exceptional.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

December 24 • Solo Baritone Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line up building towards the NEMBBA and area contests. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill the few remaining seats.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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