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Darrol Barry marches on

July 21, 2008
Darrol Barry wins the inaugural Ohio Brass Arts Festival composition contest (sponsored by Jagrins Music Publications).


Parliament set to debate brass bands

July 21, 2008
Forget petrol prices, at 10.00pm tonight Parliament is set to debate brass bands!


Butlins

Butlins warning!

July 21, 2008
Entries are coming in thick and fast, but need to be sent in the right way!


Thoresby

Thoresby look for old players

July 21, 2008
60 years after it all started on the back of a colliery bus, Thoresby are set to celebrate.


Eddie Calvert remembered

July 21, 2008
New trophy presented as memories of the great golden trumpeter come flooding back.


Passing the baton at Llanrug

July 21, 2008
After 20 years at the helm Mike Thomas passes the baton over to a new duo.


Gresley

Gresley entertain

July 21, 2008
Forget the recent bad weather, Gresley Coliey Band has been putting a warm smile on the faces of their fans...


Golborne

MD departure at Golborne

July 21, 2008
Graham Smith has left the Golborne Band


Old Hall

New sop at Old Hall

July 21, 2008
Old Hall Brass has a new soprano player in the ranks.


Lost property?

July 21, 2008
The landlady of the New Holly public house near Preston has something for someone...


4BR

4BR — new features and articles

July 19, 2008
Plenty more to enjoy on 4BR at the moment — from new articles and reviews to lots more stuff to buy...


Gwent Youth Band reunion

July 19, 2008
Following the Time Team article on 4BR about the 1983 Gwent Youth Band crash, a reunion drink is proposed.


West Mercia

Changes at West Mercia Constabulary

July 19, 2008
There has been a number of changes at the West Mercia Constabulary.


Symphony Hall

More success for Greater Gwent Youth

July 19, 2008
There has been yet more success for the Greater Gwent Youth Band at the National Festival for Youth.


Longridge

Success for Longridge

July 19, 2008
Forget the London Proms — Longridge has enjoyed their own.


BTS Day today!

July 19, 2008
Wondering what to do today instead of the golf? Why not go and enjoy the British Trombone Society Day.


Symphony Hall

British Open Gala Concert

July 19, 2008
Details have been released of the British Open Gala Concert in September, featuring Black Dyke, Grimethorpe and Cory.


Canadian Brass excel in Durham

July 19, 2008
Canadian Brass caught for local radio.


Marsden

Results: Morley March & Hymn Tune

July 16, 2008
Marsden take the top honours at Morley.


Wych sub at Fodens?

July 16, 2008
Star soprano player is to be substituted for prestigious event...


YBS

YBS commission for Brass in Concert

July 16, 2008
The YBS Band has set about commissioning a new work from talented composer Ben Tubb to use at Brass in Concert later this year.


Newbridge

Newbridge set fair for Autumn

July 16, 2008
After a bit of a stormy old period the Newbridge Celynen Band are set fair for a period of calm.


Old friends needed at Carrick Silver

July 16, 2008
Third Carrick Silver Band are looking for old friends and players to help them with a bit of a celebration.


Leyalnd

New duo at Leyland

July 16, 2008
Grand Shield winners announce two new signings ahead of the British Open.


Oldham Lees

The White stuff at Oldham (Lees)

July 16, 2008
Tracey White joins Oldham (Lees) Band on horn.




Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

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