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Shannan doing well

December 31, 2005
Young Shannan Lawrence is reportedly recovering well from her injuries.


Brisbane Brass

Lawrence Family Appeal

December 29, 2005
A press release from Brisbane Brass:


DU Shopping

DU Shopping: More latest releases

December 29, 2005
DU Shopping has just received some more latest release CDs and DVDs.


Tragic Accident

December 28, 2005
4BRDU has just learned of a tragic motor vehicle accident involving the Lawrence family of Brisbane.


Eden to get Radio 3 airing

December 26, 2005
Dr John Pickard's Eden, voted by 4BR readers as the Test Piece of the Year, is to be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on Wednesday 4th January.


4BR Awards

2005 4BR Awards – The Results

December 25, 2005
All had enough Christmas pud and turkey? Then sit back and relax as we reveal the award winners for 2005... Maestro please.....


Tanunda Town Band

Tanunda receives commission grant

December 24, 2005
Tanunda Town Band (SA) has received a $5,000 grant towards the commissioning of a new major work to celebrate their 150th anniversary.


JJB announce March and Hymn details

December 23, 2005
The JJB Stadium has announced the deatils of it March and Hymn Tune Contest for 2006. Get your entries in quick for the £6000 prize fund!


Martin Armstrong

One small step to Queensbury for Armstrong

December 23, 2005
Martin Armstrong has be confirmed as the new Solo Horn player at Balck Dyke.


Death of former Cory Solo Horn

December 23, 2005
4BR has been informed of the sad news of the death of Wayne Cook, for many years the distinguished solo horn player of the Cory Band.


Advert Feature: All Trombones

December 23, 2005
Get ready for a great New Year Sale — all at All Trombones


Fairey Band

Faireys light up hospital Xmas

December 23, 2005
Players from Faireys lit up the Christmas spirit when they helped staff and patients at Trafford Hospital enjoy their annual carol service.


Central Florida

Christmas in Florida

December 23, 2005
Not a bad way to spend your time in a Christmas Concert — playing to 1600 people in Florida eh?


William Rushworth

Billy and friends take over Dobcross

December 23, 2005
William Rushworth and his friends will be the star attractions at Dobcross Band Club early next year


Towcester announce new MD

December 23, 2005
John Hudson is the new man in the middle after the Sellers years come to an end.


End of the year at Newstead

December 23, 2005
The final end of 2005 concert will take place at Newstead Welfare with a great get together to launch Coal Industry CD.


Audience walk out at Shirland

December 23, 2005
It seems there was a bit of a politcal storm at a recent Shirland Welfare Training Concert — all started by a shellfish salesman!


Willebroek welcome new faces

December 23, 2005
There are new players in the ranks for the Belgian Champions for the 2006 campaign.


Sovereign Brass

New kitman at Sovereign

December 23, 2005
Sovereign Brass has announced a new kitman to join the ranks in the shape of Brendan Rayner.


Judges to return to muted ways?

December 22, 2005
Are the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators going to return to past ways and become muted to the public once more?


Richard Marshall

Marshall delight at Dyke job

December 22, 2005
Richard Marshall has spoken to 4BR at his delight at his new appointment at Black Dyke.


Philip Sparke

Sparke wins major award

December 22, 2005
Composer Philip Sparke has won a major compositional award in the USA, plus the nice little Xmas prezzie of $4000.


Roger Webster

Webster talks of disappointment

December 22, 2005
Roger Webster talks of his disappointment at leaving Dyke but welcomes the appointment of Richard Marshall.


GUS to return in 2006

December 22, 2005
One of the most famous old names in the banding world is set to make an historic return in 2006 as GUS will once again appear on contest programmes.


The Rich List

December 22, 2005
According to Classic FM magazine, these are the top earners of all time in the composers world — and not a single brass band man in sight!!!




mANGER

King leads conducting trio at Manger

August 5 • Prof David King, Magnus Brandseth and Tormod Flaten will mastermind the musical challenges of the Norwegian National Champion.


Angus

Talent showcase at NYBBGB Course

August 5 • Eight talented performers battled it out to be crowned Harry Mortimer Solo Award winner.


Tredegar

Tredegar join the Rath pack

August 5 • The trombone section of the Welsh Champion are now ambassadors for Rath Trombones.


Andrew Porter

Porter service at Wingates

August 5 • Cpt Andrew Porter becomes the new Musical Consultant at Wingates Band.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Elland Silver Band

August 5 • Are seeking a SOLO CORNET player and a 3rd CORNET player to complete our line up for our exciting autumn / winter season of concerts & contests. Rehearsals are Monday & Thursday evenings 8 -10pm at our bandroom in Elland HX5 9AZ.


wantage silver band

August 5 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have a vacancy for a BASS PLAYER, Eb or Bb. The band are ideally looking for an experienced player but are committed to giving younger players opportunities. There are always openings to teach and conduct at WSB too.


Petworth Town Band

August 4 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome new players to join us and our happy band of players.


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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