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David Hirst

Hirst leaves B&R

March 03, 2005
Long term Resident Conductor David Hirst has left the Brighouse and Rastrick Band on amicable terms.


Get a Hoover on the web

March 03, 2005
The Hoover Band Launch their new Website.


Brett signs up as a Woolley

March 03, 2005
Former Fodens Bb bass star eturns back to the contesting scene with Woolley Pritchard Sovereign Brass.


Students set for get together

March 03, 2005
The student bands of Leeds and Durham University are set to get together for a joint concert this weekend.


Carlton add to the Mains

March 03, 2005
Carlton Main has made a few late signings to help them in their bid at the Bradford Contest this weeknend.


Loss of Palace stalwart

March 03, 2005
Sad to report the death of Roger Clements of the Cyrstal Palace Band


Once in a Lifetime

March 03, 2005
Once in a lifetime concert raises over £1300 for local hospice


Richard Wagner

Music Panel turn it on

March 01, 2005
The Kapitol Music Panel have clarified the issue of the 'Wagner turn' for all the bands, after Reg Vardy did something a bit different on the weekend.


Death of euphonium star

March 01, 2005
The sad news has reached us that the fine euphonium player and brass teacher, Shaun Thomas has died aged just 34.


You are Wherry welcome

March 01, 2005
Norfolk Wherry Brass welcomes new players for Stevenage.


Horden celebrate Regional success

March 01, 2005
The BHK (UK) Ltd Horden Band are celebrating their first ever trip to the Championship Finals in London in October.


Derwent enjoy Friends

March 01, 2005
Derwent Brass has been inviting a few friends around and entertaining them in fine fashion it seems.


Goff Richards

SWBBA re-elect on the nod

March 01, 2005
President Goff Richards heads the South West Brass Band Association once more for 2005.


David Hutchinson

Gresley set for CD launch

March 01, 2005
David Hutchinson and the Gresley Old Hall Band are gearing themselves up for the launch of their second CD later this year.


Charlie Fleming

Lympstone head for new home

March 01, 2005
Charlie Fleming and the Lympstone South West Telecoms Band are on a crest of a wave as they move into their bew bandroom.


Mark Wilkinson

Fodens stars go Scouting!

March 01, 2005
Mark Wilkinson and Glyn Williams certainly enjoyed themselves at the recent 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Bands Patrons Concert.


Busy Jazzy Time at Bramhall

March 01, 2005
Its going to be music from the great jazz stars at Bramhall High School.


New faces set for Newstead

March 01, 2005
Newstead welcome new players to the ranks ahead of the Regional Championships.


Brian Buckley with Howard Taylor

Bucko and Tricky down under

March 01, 2005
Richard Evans and Brian Buckley have just shared their experience with Australian bands.


Oz Council requires new faces

March 01, 2005
The National Band Council of Australia is asking for a new President and Vice President to head their organisation.


jOHN hOPKINSON

Barnsely mix and match

March 01, 2005
John Hopkinson and the Barnsley Building Society Band are mixing and matching their resources ahead of Bradford.


New Signings at Yiewsley

March 01, 2005
There plenty of new faces at the Yiewsley and West Drayton Band as they prepare for the forthcoming Regionals.


New (and old) faces for Burry Port

March 01, 2005
West Wales contenders welcome new faces to the ranks (and a few old ones) as they prepare for the Swansea Contest.


Dave Griffiths

The Touring Timpanist

March 01, 2005
News from top timp player David Griffiths as he leaves on his touring travels.


Ray Farr

Reg Vardy ‘turn’ to 28th victory

February 28, 2005
It was a question a non inversion that led to Reg Vardy taking the Northern Area title, as Dearham, Five Rivers, Lockwood and Easington also claim the top prizes in Darlington.




Hannah Caraker

Interview with Hannah Caraker

June 28 • 4BR Editor catches up the winner of the 2026 Brass Band Conductors Association flagship Conducting title.


hANNAH cARAKER

Caraker claims BBCA conducting crown

June 28 • There is an American victory in Halifax as Hannah Caraker claims flagship Brass Band Conductors Competition prize.


Van Looy

Van Looy to lead Carlton Main at British Open

June 28 • Glenn Van Looy will take the baton with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery for their British Open challenge.


Ollie Atherton

Atherton adds to Rath artist roster

June 28 • Brighouse & Rastrick bass trombone player Ollie Atherton has become a Rath Trombones artist.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band

June 28 • Midlands Championship section band seeks: 2 x cornet (positions negotiable), 1 x Eb bass, and percussionists.. . Enderby are a sociable, hardworking band with a balanced diary of concerts, contests, and social events.


Hook Norton Brass Band

June 28 • HNBB, based near Banbury in Oxfordshire, is seeking a new Musical Director to lead our friendly and ambitious band. With a varied calendar of engagements and supportive committee, our thriving community band would love to hear from you.


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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