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Albert Hall

Clear winners from the box

October 22, 2007
The three men in the box had strong opinions on the weekend, but they all agreed on the results...


Sparke

Sparke delighted at Battle ground

October 22, 2007
Composer Philip Sparke certainly ejoyed himself at the Albert Hall on the weekend.


RAH

Good news for some regions

October 22, 2007
There was good news for Yorkshire, the North West and Wales this year at the National Fnals.


Black Dyke and Cory cornet sections

Good times coming back?

October 22, 2007
More good news for the organisers after a welcome response to the 2007 event from the punters.


Royal Albert Hall

Lucky numbers

October 22, 2007
What did the numbers of the draw up add to this year — not a lot if you were drawn number 1 again...


Coldstream Guards

International flavour at Nationals

October 22, 2007
There were all sorts of colourful going-ons at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


US Open BB Championships

Draw announced for US Open

October 21, 2007
The draw and details announced for 5th US Open held in Arlington Heights, IL on November 10, 2007.


Royal Albert Hall

Results: 2007 Nationals

October 20, 2007
Full results of the 2007 National Campionships of Great Britain from the Royal Albert Hall, London.


Royal Albert Hall

Live: 2007 Nationals

October 20, 2007
Live coverage of the 2007 National championships of Great Britian from the Royal Albert Hall, London.


Newcastle University Choir

Brass with Class

October 19, 2007
Waratah Brass will be joining with the Newcastle University Choir on Sunday 28 October for an afternoon of fantastic choral music in the Great Hall of the University of Newcastle.


RAH

Sparkling treat for Nationals

October 19, 2007
Philip Sparke has produced a crackerjack test piece for the National Finals this year — although cornet and euph players may disagree!


Tredegar

Death of Tredegar stalwart

October 19, 2007
The death has been announced of Monty Prosser, the former bass trombone player with Tredegar Band.


Whistle while you work!

October 19, 2007
World Champion Whistler Dave Morris has just enjoyed himself in the sun — with a brass band for company!


Stanshawe reunion

October 19, 2007
There has been a great response to the Stanshawe reunion later this month.


Royal Albert Hall

Aussies and Kiwis in the Nationals

October 19, 2007
This weekend sees a number of New Zealand and Australian players and, in particular, an Australian musical director competing on the stage of the Albert Hall in London.


RAH

Nationals press coverage — 1900 style

October 18, 2007
If you thought 4BR sometimes waxes lyrical then just read this from the Daily Mail in 1900 about the first ever performance at the National Finals.


Cory

Cory set for Titchmarsh Show

October 18, 2007
British Open champions to appear on the Alan Titchmarsh Show this afternoon at 3.00pm.


english National

English Nationals to feature Redhead

October 18, 2007
Robert Redhead has been commissioned to write the set work for the 2008 English Nationals.


King Cotton

King Cotton thanks

October 18, 2007
Ian Brownbill has spoken to 4BR to pass on his thanks to Ashotn under Lyne Band who were part of a great production.


Fodens

Fodens accent on youth

October 18, 2007
The members of the Fodens Band have been putting an accent on youth development of late with a workshop with Stoke Youth Brass.


Great day for Murley

October 18, 2007
Murley end 20 year wait for National title after winning the recent North of Ireland Championships and can now pland for Stavanger.


Virtual sponsorship for Slaithwaite

October 18, 2007
The Slaithwaite Band has teamed up to gain some real Virtual sponsorship.


Neish set for Battle with Battle

October 18, 2007
Tuba star Les Neish will be playing the National test piece when Brass Band of Battle Creek premiere the work in the USA later this year.


CBSO help with Musical showcase

October 18, 2007
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra recently helped out young musicians in their area with a musical showcase event.


Clifton

Brilliant response to reunion

October 18, 2007
The Clifton & Lightcliffe Band have had a great response to their reunion call for November.




Brass in Concert

Don't miss the entertainment...

November 13 • You won't miss a single note of the weekend at the Brass in Concert Championships thanks to World of Sound and Wobplay.


podcast

4BR Review — Episode 24

November 13 • Ahead of the 2026 Brass in Concert Championships, Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas looked at the questions and issues surrounding how brass bands entertain audiences.


Siddis Geneva

New sponsorship approach by Geneva boosts grass roots in Norway

November 13 • Geneva Instruments looks to support next generation of players at grass roots level with new approach to contest sponsorship.


Perth Concert Hall

Bands boost for Scottish Festival of Brass

November 13 • The are three packed days of contesting to enjoy at Perth Concert Hall as bands get ready for performances in Perth.


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Christmas Magic and More

Sunday 13 December • Rugby Theatre, Henry Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2QA


Mossley Band

November 12 • MOSSLEY BAND. . Solo Trombone Vacancy . . We are inviting applications for our Solo Trombone chair. . . Rehearsals: Tue and Thur 8-10pm. MD Duncan Byers. Friendly and ambitious band. Established core team. Friendly Trom section


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.


Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).


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