News / 2006
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Chalford enjoy their best ever result
November 17, 2006
The Chalford Band are enjoying their finest result in their 121 year history.
New MD at Stonesfield
November 17, 2006
Simon Jones is the new Musical Director at the Stonesfield Band.
Martin Winter to go back in time
November 17, 2006
The star trumpet player is to join up with the Manger Band to go back in musical time.
2006 Swiss National Championships
November 17, 2006
Bands prepare for the 32nd Swiss Nationals later this month.
Firth to be remembered
November 17, 2006
One of the great names in the history of the brass band movement is to be remembered in bricks and mortar.
St Stythians off to the sun
November 17, 2006
After a great 2006, the St. Stythians Band has got its 2007 Summer hols sorted out already.
Wilkinson Northern Open Details
November 17, 2006
Competing bands and details for the 2006 Wilkinson Northern Open
Blue Lake Festival 06
November 16, 2006
The annual fun event of the year, the Blue Lake Festival in Mt Gambier is being held this weekend. Although the band numbers are down this year, with only 9 bands attending, there will be no shortage of spirit and enthusiasm.
PolySteel prepare for BiC Challenge
November 15, 2006
West of England challengers are ready and prepared for their forthcoming Brass in Concert challenge.
New clutch at Yorkshire Co-op
November 15, 2006
United Co-op Yorkshire Brass welcomes a clutch of new players to their ranks.
Creetown stalwart remembers for a 54th time
November 15, 2006
Jimmy Gilmour from the Creetown Silver Band has played the Last Post for a 54th time at his local church.
Wilsden reap the advertising reward
November 15, 2006
The Wilsden Band needed players so they advertised on 4BR. The result? Four new members and a new MD!
Where are they now?
November 15, 2006
The Thurcroft Welfare Band is holding a 25th Anniversary Ball at the end of the year and wants to make sure all old players are there to enjoy it!
We listen to 4BR reviews!!!
November 15, 2006
Following the recent reviews on the 4BR website of London Musical Instrument's new EEb R082 tuba, any potential problem has been solved.
Another success for Grimethorpe
November 15, 2006
The lads from Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) had a great day at Pontefract recently when they put 120 students through their paces.
Fairey set for BiC dress rehearsal
November 15, 2006
The Fairey Band are opening their doors for their dress rehearsal for Brass in Concert this weekend. Chance to see how their new line up of players is getting on then...
Cornwall Youth Band set to become charity
November 15, 2006
The Cornwall Youth Brass Band is set to become a charity — so get your donations off to them and let Chancellor Brown add a few extra pennies to their coffers too!
Death of former Brighouse Secretary
November 15, 2006
The death has been announced of Gerard Painten, the former Secretary of the Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
Leicestershire Contest
November 15, 2006
The 11th Leicestershire Brass Band Open Contest is set to take place this weekend.
Six new recruits for Enfield
November 15, 2006
The Enfield Citadel Band welcomed six new recruits to their ranks at a recent concert.
UFO sighting for Evelyn Glennie
November 15, 2006
The Aldbourne Band is making the last minute preparations for the UFO arrival of Evelyn Glennie ahead of her performance with the band.
4000 people to just watch you rehearse — Phew!
November 15, 2006
Just think — 4000 people coming to see you rehearse. It could only happen in America.
Newbridge sign duo ahead of Treorchy showdown
November 15, 2006
The ambitious Newbridge Celynen Band has signed two new baritone players ahead of their title showdown at Treorchy.
Becontree lose Sheldon
November 15, 2006
Graham Sheldon has resigned from the MD post at Becontree Brass.
Busy Elland welcome new faces
November 15, 2006
The ever busy Elland Band welcome new faces to the ranks.
