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Mark Wilkinson

Stars out for Eagley

April 26, 2006
Mark Wilkinson and a host of stars are out to help the Eagley Band


Nick Hudson

Hudson to feature as star soloist

April 26, 2006
Nick Hudson to feature at 55th Annual Spring Festival at Bristol Easton Salvation Army Band.


Friendly Slow Melodies!

April 26, 2006
The Friendly Band has announced details of its forthcoming Slow Melody Contest.


Peter Bassano

Bassano heads for Cambridge

April 26, 2006
The City of Cambridge Band has announced the appointment of Peter Bassano as their new MD.


Its a new Flora Dance!

April 26, 2006
Helston Town Band launches Flora Dance CD single. Its not sponsored by the marg people either...


Bendigo Competitions Society

Bendigo closing date

April 26, 2006
The highly popular Bendigo contest is looming. Closing date is 28th April — that's in just two days!


Rainford Band logo

Stars Support Rainford National Finals Fund

April 26, 2006
Stars turn out to help Rainford raise money for Harrogate


Salisbury City Band

30th Salisbury Slow Melody

April 24, 2006
Salisbury City Band have received overwhelming entries for this year's competition on Sunday 7th May.


Tanunda Town Band 150th Anniversary

Niche contest promises to deliver

April 24, 2006
On 6th October 2007, Tanunda Town Band, South Australia’s Regional A Grade Band, celebrates 150th anniversary.


4BR Downunder

Movers and shakers

April 24, 2006
Help us determine the ten most influential movers and shakers Downunder. Many nominations already received.


Matthew Van Emmerik

Van Emmerik Breaks Orchestral Mould

April 24, 2006
Matthew van Emmerik, Kew Band and Royal Australian Navy Band Principal Euphonium player is into the Orchestral Round of the "Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards".


nIGEL wEEKS

Scotsman out Welshman back at Dalewool?

April 21, 2006
Is Nigel Weeks set to return to New Zealand as Dalewool terminate Lindsay contract?


Dalewool Auckland Brass

Changes at Dalewool

April 22, 2006
Dalewool Auckland Brass and Resident Conductor, Gavin Lindsay, have parted company on mutual terms.


Albert Hall

Berlioz and Mozart set for Majors?

April 21, 2006
Could it be Berlioz in London and Mozart for Birmingham?


Can you help the scouts?

April 21, 2006
Members of the 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band have launched a desperate plea for help with their next major undertaking.


Dances and Alleluias

Study score: Dances and Alleluias

April 20, 2006
Study scores for Philip Sparke's Dances and Alleluias are now available for purchase through 4barsrest.com shopping.


Winter Gardens

Happy with the judges!

April 20, 2006
It seems the selection of the judges for the Grand Shield weekend has been welcomed by the bands.


David Thornton

Thornton set to duel with the Devil

April 20, 2006
David Thornton is set to duel with the Devil himself as he gets set to tackle Peter Meechan's latest tour de force


Normans

Advert Feature: Normans

April 20, 2006
Normans Musical Instruments currently have offers (..and stock!) on a number of Brass instruments.


Ian Porthouse

Busy Easter for Porthouse

April 20, 2006
Ian Porthouse has had a very busy Easter helping the development of banding in Holland.


Bestwood

First rehearsal for Bestwood

April 20, 2006
After plenty of hard work, Bestwoods new and talented young diamonds are ready to go...


Advert: TP Music

April 20, 2006
Will you love me tomorrow? If you remember the song you will surely want to play it!!


Brisbane

Cawston ready for Oz Champs

April 20, 2006
The Cawston Band are getting ready to welcome the newly crowned Australian National Champions, Brisbane Excelsior.


Wingates logo

Wingates set to up the numbers of Man

April 20, 2006
Wingates are set to up their numbers to visit the Isle of Man later this year.


Tredegar Band

Welsh brass and voice set to help charity

April 20, 2006
The huge combined forces of Tredegar Band and a whole host of Male Voice Choirs are set to help Birmingham Children's Hospital.




New Zealand

New Zealand National bands face financial challenges

February 2 • BBNZ President says its National Secondary Schools Band, National Youth Band, and National Band of New Zealand are in need of financial support after grant bids fail.


4BR review

4BR Review — Episode 15

February 1 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look back at a memorable RNCM International Brass Band Festival, as well as look forward to the Norwegian Championships and more...


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe to support a Day to Remember

February 1 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band will add their musical sparkle to a concert that aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society


UniBrass Championships

UniBrass Championships countdown now on

February 1 • There are now just a couple of weeks to go before the student banding world heads to Newport — so why not go along and enjoy the action.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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