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FODENS

Fodens enjoy annual Armagh trip

February 23, 2007
The Fodens (Richardson) had a great time in Armagh during the first weekend of February on what is now an annual visit.


Wessex launches www

February 23, 2007
The Wessex Band Summer School is delighted to announce its new website, in preparation for this years influx of entries for the 2007 course


richard evans

Maestro leads conducting course

February 23, 2007
Richard Evans, one of the movement's most popular conductors is to lead a Conductor's course this August.


james morrison

Win tickets to see the Wizard of Oz?

February 23, 2007
Fancy a night out out in London with James Morrison? Black Dyke are offering the chance to win 2 VIP tickets and a night in a top London hotel. Enter today...


dave danford

Rhythmic Renaissance for Danford

February 23, 2007
Dave Danford, BAYV's talented percussionist is set to launch his Solo CD, Rhythmic Renaissance.


UNITED CO-OP CREWE

Crewe united in Derby

February 23, 2007
The United Co-op Crewe band was a united and happy band after taking victory in the First Section at the NEMBBA Contest in Derby last weekend.


peter meechan

Sky's the limit for Meechan

February 23, 2007
Black Dyke's Composer-in-Residence, Peter Meechan is a busy man at the moment writing new commissions and attending performances of his many waorks.


besses_barn

Besses and Wire team up

February 23, 2007
The Besses 'o'th Barn Band and Bactiguard Wire Brass are to team up for joint concert in Warrington on Friday 2nd March.


Alex Kerwin

Kerwins head home

February 23, 2007
After nearly three years in New Zealand, Simon and Alexandra Kerwin will be heading back home to England where they will settle with their two children Cecelia (8) and Aaron (5).


Shane Foster

Foster for Canterbury

February 23, 2007
Canterbury Foundation Brass is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Foster as Musical Director of the band.


Royal Albert Hall

Regionals 2007: What, where and when

February 22, 2007
If you want to plan your first three weekends in March and attend the Regional contests across the UK, 4BR has the list of what is happening when and where and who is involved from the bands to the judges.


cory

BAYV reverts back to Cory

February 22, 2007
The Buy as You View Band has announced that as of 31st March 2007 it will revert back to it's heritage and be known as The Cory Band.


BRIGHOUSE

Brighouse offer Isaiah 40 preview

February 22, 2007
Brighouse and Rastrick is inviting people to attend it's rehearsal's on 28th February and 1st March to hear Isaiah 40.


Brass Band League

Results: Brass Band League NI Solo and Quartet

February 22, 2007
The results from Brass Band League (NI) Annual Solo and Quartet Championships held on Saturday 17th February.


gothenburg

Gothenburg launches CD

February 22, 2007
The Swedish Band, Gothenburg has just launched a CD and it's preparations for the visit to the Europeans in May are up and running.


UNITED CO-OP YORKS

Co-op gives out awards

February 22, 2007
The Yorkshire Co-op Band has recently been handing out the awards.


Bursaries announced in honour of stalwarts

February 22, 2007
Two bursarsies have been awarded by Janet Blackford of SCABA in memory of her parents.


St Gennys Silver celebrates 100 years

February 22, 2007
St Gennys Silver Band in Cornwall is celebrating 100 years on Sunday 4th March.


RSAMD Brass Day 2007

February 22, 2007
The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama has announced to 4BR that it is getting set to play host to its first Brass Band Day on Sunday, April 22nd, 2007.


Barclays puts brass in at Audley

February 22, 2007
The Audley Band is delighted to announce that Barclays Bank's Community Investment programme has donated £2,000 towards the building of a new bandroom.


Octagan

Yeovil set for more entertainment

February 22, 2007
The organisers of the Yeovil Entertainment Contest has informed 4BR that it's looking to set up another entertainment contest in 2008 for First and Second Section bands.


Stanley Newmarket in mourning

February 22, 2007
The Stanley Newmarket Band has informed 4BR of the death of its President, Mr Bertram Clayton.


Brass Bandy's Bush Bash

Bush Bash Crash

February 22, 2007
It is regret that it was necessary to cancel The Brass Bandy’s Bush Bash for 24 February 2007 which was to be held in Laidley, South East Queensland.


besses_barn

Cornet theft in Salford

February 21, 2007
If you come across a cornet in the near future, check it out to discover its the one stolen from a car in Salford on Wednesday 21st February.


Results: 2007 NEMBBA Contest

February 21, 2007
Success for United-Co-operative Crewe, Kippax, Leicester Co-op and Whitwell are the annual North East Midlands Brass Band Association Contest held at Rolls Royce in Derby on Sunday.




Spring Festival

Spring Festival feedback welcomed by Mortimers

May 5 • If you have constructive feedback to offer on the recent Spring Festival weekend, then the organisers welcome your responses.


podcast

4BR Review podcast — European and Spring Festival focus

May 5 • Plenty of issues to discuss on the live podcast this Wednesday at 7.00pm — and you can have your say.


jOHN gILLAM

Death of John Gillam

May 4 • The death has been announced of the hugely respected player and administrator.


British Open

Result: 2026 Spring Festival Grand Shield

May 3 • Milnrow claims the Grand Shield honours to return to the British Open with Hepworth joining them.


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Woodbridge Excelsior Band

Saturday 9 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Glossop Old Band

May 5 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history


East London Brass

May 5 • Solo Cornet: fresh off the back of our promotion to the Grand Shield, ELB are on the look out for a solo cornet player to complement our existing section. The band is ambitious and has an exciting second half of the year ahead.


Chinnor Silver

May 5 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (11th) at 11am and welcome players of all abilities.. Come and enjoy a relaxed rehearsal mixed genres of music with some very friendly folks with tea and cake. It does not impact your own band and its free


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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