News / 2006
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Prairie go tattooing
February 21, 2006
The Prairie Brass Band has been chosen to perform at the inaugural Heartland Tattoo.
Regionals 2006: Where and when
February 20, 2006
Find out what's on where and when for the forthcoming round Regional Championships.
Study score for an epic Journey
February 20, 2006
Regionals 2006 study scores for Peter Graham's evocative Journey to the Centre of the Earth and now available for purchase through 4barsrest.com shopping
Name that tune...
February 20, 2006
Think of a name for the 4barsrest.com podcast theme and win a score and a set of parts!
Results: Action Youth Entertainment
February 19, 2006
Rochdale Youth under Eric Landon retained the Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Championship title they won last year at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.
iTunes for globe trotting Gourlay
February 19, 2006
James Gourlay has been hopping aross the Atlantic this week to perform the Gregson Tuba Concerto, only to find it is available on iTunes.
Results: Porthcawl Miners Eisteddfod
February 19, 2006
Tredegar and Mike Fowles continue their fine start to 2006 with another victory ahead of the Regional Championships, as they take the Porthcawl Miners Eisteddfod crown for a sixth time.
Tragic death of Whitburn player
February 19, 2006
Details have been released for the service and funeral of Craig Paterson.
Paula takes out Keller 2006
February 19, 2006
In a top class field, cornet virtuoso Paula Russell wins the 2006 Ern Keller International Brass Soloist of the Year.
Wadsworth to go monkey riding
February 19, 2006
No. Don't go there. It's not a new sport on Sky television, but a great but exhausting way for the MD of Yorkshire Co-op Band to raise funds for two great causes.
Launceston plans local concerts
February 19, 2006
Exciting plans have been put in place for the Launceston Band for the next twelve months.
Pennine Brass Festival
February 19, 2006
The Pennine Brass Festival is set to take place later this month with bands such as diverse as Huddersfield and Friendly right up to the show stopping Black Dyke.
Newbridge take another scalp
February 19, 2006
With more old pros than a knocking shop in Old Kent Road, Newbridge pick up yet another top notch ex Championship player in the form of Andrew Jones.
2006 NABBA Championships: Schedule
February 19, 2006
Schedule details for the forthcoming contest have been released by the organisers.
Good start for Pillowell
February 19, 2006
The Pillowell Band has got 2006 off to a great start after doing well at the recent Gloucester BBA Contest.
The Jackson 2 join Slaithwaite
February 19, 2006
Not quite Michael and the gang, but Ann and Shaun Jacksopn have joined the Slaithwaite ranks in time for the Regionals.
Jedforest freshen up their web
February 19, 2006
The Jedforest Band has freshened up their website and brought it right up to date!
Launceston announces Solo Contest
February 19, 2006
The Launceston Town Band has announed a new Solo Contest later this year. We have the details for all those budding young Richard Marshalls out there.
Preparing for a contest
February 18, 2006
An article written for 4BR by Dr Robert Childs will be of specific interest to conductors preparing bands for the Australian Nationals. Get some tips from a true master.
Welsh test piece workshop
February 17, 2006
Dr Robert Childs will be leading a Regionals test piece workshop this weekend for the set works in sections 1 — 4. So if you want to know the secrets of success, then get along. And its free and open to all!
Advert Feature: Normans
February 17, 2006
Attention all trombone players!!! Normans have got that special cream you all need to make you do things in all seven positions.
Optimism at Tredegar
February 17, 2006
After a great win at Yeovil Tredegar is full of optimism and new players ahead of the Regional Championships in Swansea.
Ferguson returns to Dalmellington
February 17, 2006
Eleanor Ferguson has returned to the Dalmellington Band after a successful period at Whitburn.
Advert: Band Supplies
February 17, 2006
Band Supplies have taken delivery of the great Sshhh mutes designed by Trevor Bremner. They are the biz, so get your orders in!
RNCM Festival on Radio 3
February 17, 2006
Some of the most interesting works from the recent RNCM Festival of Brass will be aired on Radio 3 soon.
