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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!!!




Sage

2025 Brass in Concert Championship draws confirmed

May 13 • The draws for the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships were made in Stavanger.


EBBA

New additions to EBBA Music Commission

May 13 • Ben Haemhouts and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler take new roles with EBBA's Music Commission.


swiss

Swiss winners enjoy Geneva trip to Stavanger

May 13 • A trio of fast paced Valaisia Brass Band supporters made sure they bagged a brace of combi-tickets for the main event at the European Championships.


Rob Hanson

King's Award for Enterprise for John Packer Ltd

May 13 • The UK-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, has been presented with the King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for the second time.


Barnsley Brass - Quiz Me Baby One More Time

Saturday 17 May • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - 150th Anniversary and reunion Concert

Sunday 18 May • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Ocean Brass - Segalula A Capella

Saturday 31 May • Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1ED


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Newstead Brass

May 12 • Newstead Brass is looking to recruit a PRINCIPAL CORNET player to join our ambitious and hardworking Championship Section band.. . With an exciting schedule ahead, this is a rare chance to join our ranks as we look to achieve further success as a team.


Lofthouse2000 Brass Band

May 12 • Lofthouse are currently recruiting for Kit, Bass (Bb & Eb), Baritone, Bass Trombone and Cornets. We are a 3rd section contesting band with regular concerts and events throughout the year and would love to fill our happy team with keen players.


Petworth Town Band

May 12 • Petworth Town. Band have vacancies for CORNETS and TUBA. We are an enthusiastic non contesting band with a thriving list of concerts and engagements throughout the year and are led by our passionate and inspirational MD Paula Streeter.


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

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