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4BR Apology

March 13, 2006
4BR's Editor has been getting a bit mixed up of late!


Cwamaman

New faces at Cwmaman

March 13, 2006
Welsh challengers get new faces in the ranks ahead of Swansea.


Wayne Ruston

Wrexham Brass fund raiser

March 13, 2006
Wayne Ruston and his Wrexham Brass has been raising funds for a great cause.


New Directory available

March 13, 2006
The new Directory of British Brass Bands: Volume 18 is now availbel from the BFBB.


David Childs

Another rising sunne for Childs

March 13, 2006
David Childs has performed the Alun Hoddinott's Euphonium Concerto as one of the Times newspaper's 'must see' events.


Die Lustige Kapelle (aka The Fun Band)

Showdown at the beach

March 12, 2006
Several South Australian bands today performed at Semaphore to an appreciative crowd.


Regionals 2006: Weather update

March 12, 2006
Latest information for the 2006 Regional Championships being held in Midlands, North West and Scotland.


Motherwell Civic Centre

Results: Scotland — Regionals [Sun]

March 12, 2006
Results for the 2006 Scottish Brass Band Championships from Motherwell. Championship and first sections.


Town Hall, Burton on Trent

Results: Midlands — Regionals [Sun]

March 12, 2006
Draws and results for the 2006 Midlands Regional Championships from Burton on Trent. Championship, Second and Fourth sections.


Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: North West — Regionals

March 12, 2006
Draws and results for the 2006 North Wet Regional Championships from the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. All sections.


BBC RADIO 2

Radio 2 Finalists announced

March 11, 2006
Kate Eggleshaw, Steven Haynes, Daniel Powell & Ben Thomson have made it through to the final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist of the Year.


Normans

Win a Xeno!

March 11, 2006
The response so far has been tremendous, but if you haven't got your entry in yet, then check it out either on 4BR or at Blackpool, Motherwell or Burton on Trent at the Normans Trade Stand this weekend.


Alan Edmond

Band Supplies sign Edmonds

March 11, 2006
Alan Edmonds has joined the team at Band Supplies as their new European Sales Manager.


Roger Webster

Webster delight at Noble prize

March 11, 2006
Roger Webster has told of his delight at winning the Eddie Noble Award at Bradford at the weekend, especially as it remembers a someone who once looked after him well.


BAYV Band

Web awards for BAYV

March 11, 2006
The BAYV Band has picked up two monthly awards on the web for their latest CD releases.


Darwin's evolution

March 11, 2006
Eliot Darwin evolves into conducting star with Dodworth Colliery MW, and enjoys every minute of it.


Ian McElligott

Major key changes at Bo'ness

March 11, 2006
It has been a tale of two majors and a minor illness at Bo'ness ahead of the Scottish Regional Championships as Ian McElligott takes over the reins from Graham Jones.


New Jubilee signings

March 11, 2006
The Jubilee Brass (Oxford) Band welcome a number of new faces to the ranks ahead of the forthcoming Regionl Championships.


Conductors Convention a huge success

March 11, 2006
The recent convention of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors has been a huge success.


Alan MCLaren

McLaren steps down

March 11, 2006
Scottish President steps down from Association due to work and personal reasons.


Burton on Trent Town Hall

Results: Regionals — Midlands [Sat]

March 11, 2006
Results for the 2006 Midlands Regional Championships from Burton on Trent. First and third sections.


Bournemouth

Vertommen heads for Bournemouth

March 11, 2006
Bournemouth Concert Brass bring in a bit of Belgian help for the defence of their West of England crown.


Great year for Cawston

March 11, 2006
2005 was the best year yet for the 119 year old Cawston Band — although they hope 2006 will be even better.


Tilbury faces

March 11, 2006
The Tilbury Band welcomes a number of new faces to the ranks ahead of the Regional Championships.


Motherwell Civic Centre

Results: Scotland — Regionals [Sat]

March 11, 2006
Results for the 2006 Scottish Brass Band Championships from Motherwell. Second, third and fourth sections.




Sydney City

British Open Countdown: T minus 4

September 8 • Sydney City Brass is the latest Australian band to try an emulate their remarkable predecessors in winning the famous British Open Gold Shield.


Nationals

Churcher steps down from MD role at Camborne

September 8 • Dr Gareth Churcher has taken the decision to step down as Musical Director at Camborne


Milnrow

Milnrow to replace Tredegar at Brass in Concert

September 8 • Grand Shield champion takes place of Welsh contender at Brass in Concert.


yOUTH

Brass Bands England unable to offer BOPA service from 2027

September 8 • The Department for Education confirms BBE's National Body of Personal Approval will end in April 2027.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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