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Danford

Cornish Course for Danford

December 09, 2008
Percussion star set to enjoy Cornish hospitality over the Christmas break.


Harry Smith Most Promising Pupil

Open Night for Academy

December 08, 2008
The Southern Brass Academy held its Open Evening on December 4.


Simon Hocking House of Travel

Advert: Spare beds in Napier

December 08, 2008
Simon Hocking House of Travel has accommodation available for the New Zealand Nationals next year.


SBBA

Scottish images

December 08, 2008
There are more images from the recent Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships to be looked at!


Ackroyd

Say hello to Edward

December 08, 2008
4BR is asking for your help to get a fantastic charity to the top of the pops this Christmas...


Cory band logo

Rankings: December update

December 07, 2008
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings see Cory Band back at the top following the Welsh band’s win at Brass in Concert.


Money

4BR Money List

December 04, 2008
After the final flurry of contests around Europe from Perth to Montreux, the results of the 4BR Money sees Cory top the money earners for 2008.


Walkley

Leyland and Walkely part company

December 04, 2008
Nick Walkley departs from Leyland as university comes first.


Gourlay

Gourlay becomes new MD at Grimethorpe

December 04, 2008
James Gourlay teams up with Allan Withington and Phillip McCann as new conducting trio at English Champions.


Wilsden

Best ever for Wilsden

December 04, 2008
Wilsden wow the early Christmas crowds...


Whit Friday

Wilby's Whit retirement

December 04, 2008
Dennis Wilby decides to call it a Whit Friday day.


A near perfect start to a New Era...

December 04, 2008
A revived Bathgate Band certainly enjoyed their recent reappearance at trhe Scottish Challenge Shield.


No credit crunch for Barnsley

December 04, 2008
The proposed merger of two Yorkshire Building Societies won't mean a credit crunch for Barnsely.


Poole help with musical hits

December 04, 2008
Poole Borough Band recently went to Broadway to help with musical hits.


Manger

Cutt above for Manger

December 04, 2008
SIDDIS Champion to team up with the classic Garry Cutt.


Victorian Bands League

VBL Showcase

December 04, 2008
The Victorian Bands’ League (VBL) recently held its Showcase 2008 Concert and Award ceremony.


Townsville Brass

Townsville celebrates

December 04, 2008
Townsville Brass recognise player achievements and service.


Wadsworth

Wadsworth delivers verdict on Scottish Challenge Shield

December 02, 2008
Adjudicator Kevin Wadsworth tells 4BR just how the Scottish Challenge Shield was won and lost.


Katsikaris

Katsikaris tells it as it is in Scottish Challenge Cup

December 02, 2008
Adjudicator Jason Katsikaris tells 4BR about his thoughts on the good, the bad, and the problems of razzing in the Challenge Cup on the weekend.


Edmond

Scotland lead the youth way

December 02, 2008
SABBA Development Officer tells 4BR that he feels Scotland leads the youth way after a weekend of banding enjoyment at Perth Concert Hall.


Besson rep

Besson standard bearer at Scottish Open

December 02, 2008
Besson representative Tim Barrett tells 4BR that Besson sees Scotland as important standard bearer for their continued investment British banding scene.


Kingdom

Building a band fit for a Kingdom

December 02, 2008
Kingdom Brass has invested heavily in long term plans for future generations, if their recent appearance at the Scottish Youth Championships is anything to go by…


Dalmellington

Dalmellington delight

December 02, 2008
Conductor tells 4BR how Dalmellington Youth plays an integral part in the development of young players to secure the future of the senior band.


Cameron Mabon

No growing pains at Abbey

December 02, 2008
Continuing our Scottish Open coverage, Musical Director Cameron Mabon tells 4BR that Abbey Brass Jedforest have plenty of growth plans for the future.


Death of Joe Clapperton

December 02, 2008
The death of Joe Clapperton has been announced.




Hannah Caraker

Interview with Hannah Caraker

June 28 • 4BR Editor catches up the winner of the 2026 Brass Band Conductors Association flagship Conducting title.


hANNAH cARAKER

Caraker claims BBCA conducting crown

June 28 • There is an American victory in Halifax as Hannah Caraker claims flagship Brass Band Conductors Competition prize.


Van Looy

Van Looy to lead Carlton Main at British Open

June 28 • Glenn Van Looy will take the baton with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery for their British Open challenge.


Ollie Atherton

Atherton adds to Rath artist roster

June 28 • Brighouse & Rastrick bass trombone player Ollie Atherton has become a Rath Trombones artist.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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