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Andy Duncan

Duncan Declares!

January 20, 2006
Andy Duncan's new work entitled 'The Declaration of Arbroath' is to be premiered by the West Lothian Schools Band in February.


Brass Encounter Awards

January 20, 2006
The popular radio programme has announced its 2005 CD Awards


Phil Lawrence

Premiere postponed

January 20, 2006
The UK premiere of Gregoritas has been postponed by the Yorkshire Co-op Band.


spitvalve.com.au

Spitvalve youth development award

January 20, 2006
Australasian band discussion forum — spitvalve.com.au — is providing a cash prize of $500 to a junior brass soloist.


Australian National Eisteddfod

Canberra Competition

January 19, 2006
The Australian National Eisteddfod, Canberra, has this year expanded to include a brass band section.


No noise at Burry Port

January 18, 2006
The ongoing saga of Burry Port Band and a cranky busy body neighbour reaches the news...


Do you want to be a star?

January 18, 2006
Granada Television looks for potential young stars in the brass band world to appear on a documentary.


Ian Craddock

A Bridge too Far at Hebden

January 18, 2006
Ian Craddock resigns as MD at Hebden Bridge after four great years in charge.


Brass at the Guild 2006

January 18, 2006
The line up of bands has been confirmed for the Preston Brass at the Guild Hall contest — and a cracking line up it is too.


Alan Duigud

Duguid heads for Woodbridge

January 18, 2006
Scotsman Alan Duguid is the new MD at Woodbridge Excelsior Band.


SLF 5 minute concert

January 18, 2006
South London Fellowship are to host their friends from Australia.


Normans

Advert Feature: Normans

January 18, 2006
Mute madness at Normans as they clear out just about everything you can shove up the end of your instrument...


Norwegian Championships

Exotic selections for Bergen

January 18, 2006
4BR has got its hands on the selections the Elite bands will be using at the Norwegian Nationals in February, and they are an exotic lot!


Music Cellar

Advert Feature: Music Cellar

January 18, 2006
Up close and personal — the Music Cellar now has testimonials from the satisfied customers


Nigel Weeks

Weeks to wag in Wales

January 18, 2006
Having a trip down to Abergavenny hoping the playing is fine... Nigel Weeks returns to Wales to take the band at Swansea and Porthcawl.


Jackfield to do a West Brom

January 18, 2006
New players come in as Jackfield Elcock Reisen strengthen the ranks for the coming season.


Tongwynlais Band

Tong tipped for the top

January 18, 2006
The Tongwynlais Band are hoping to hit the heights after they pick up new signings to keep in time with their busy schedule of 2006 events.


EBBA logo

Deadline for Euro Composers Contest

January 18, 2006
The deadline is fast approaching for the entries to be in for the 2006 European Composers Contest. If there is a good tune in you, then why not enter.


Freckleton Band

New faces at Freckleton

January 18, 2006
There have been additions to the ranks for the Freckleton Band ahead of the forthcoming contest season.


Death of Robert Howard

January 18, 2006
Loss of popular contest controller at the Masters.


EYMS Band

Taking a break — ouch!

January 18, 2006
EYMS top man Steve Rudhall does a Michael Owen. Bet he doesn't get the same amount of sick pay though...


Tredegar Band

End of era at Tredegar

January 18, 2006
After 35 years of admin work, one of the best committeemen has called it a day.


Simon Stonehouse and Phil Lawrence

Fairey's power to Podcast

January 17, 2006
4BR has teamed up with composer Phil Lawrence and the Fairey Band to record the theme tune for 4barsrest podcasts.


World Brass Band Championships DVD

2005 World Championships DVD

January 17, 2006
A brand new DVD of Highlights from the 1st World Band Championships is now available. Includes performances by the National Band of New Zealand.


Darebin City Brass — Northern Brass

Darebin doubles-up

January 16, 2006
Darebin City Brass is very excited to announce the establishment of an intermediate band called Darebin City Brass — Northern Brass.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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