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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.




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


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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