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Camborne

Camborne gain millions success

November 27, 2008
Camborne win over £58,000 in Lottery success — although this prize doesn't get them to the top of the 4BR Money List..


AYB Band

It's as easy as AYB in Ashton

November 27, 2008
A new youth band called A-Y-B has been set up in Ashton — and everyone is welcome.


Danford

Judge and jury for Danford

November 27, 2008
Percussion star Dave Danford set for single appearance with top DJ Judge Jules.


Happy days at Burbage

November 27, 2008
Burbage Silver are enjoying some happy contesting days it seems.


Rhondda Band bucks the trend!

November 27, 2008
With bands in South Wales feeling the player pinch as well as the credit crunch, Lewis Merthyr Band are bucking the trend.


Robin Ford, Darebin President, and Danny Dielkens

Dielkens takes on Darebin

November 26, 2008
Darebin City Brass – Preston Band announce the appointment of Mr Danny Dielkens as their Musical Director.


Victorian Band League

VBL Showcase 2008

November 24, 2008
The Victorian Bands' League will hold its annual presentation event this coming weekend.


Besson

Advert: Besson congratulate Van Looy

November 24, 2008
Besson congratulates 2008 British Open Solo Champion Glenn Van Looy — helped by playing the Besson Prestige Euphonium of course!


Higgins hoping for big break

November 24, 2008
Gavin Higgins' 'Forest Symphony' set for Radio 3 broadcast and possible British Composer Award.


Fodens

New resident at Fodens

November 24, 2008
British Open champion announces a new resident combination with 4BR's top photographer.


Porthouse

IP Brass enjoy London return

November 24, 2008
Ian Porthouse and his IP Brass have just enjoyed a London return.


Bolsover Brass in Concert

November 24, 2008
Bolsover Council announce plans to raise banding profile in their area.


Smithills

Smithills miss out on ‘Perfect’ year

November 24, 2008
Smithills may have missed out on a clean sweep of 2008 titles, but MD Chris Wormald still believes its has been an exceptional year.


Phoenix

Results: West Midlands BBA Contest

November 24, 2008
Phoenix take the top honours at Leamington Spa, with wins for Stourport on Severn, Matlock and Amington


Camborne

Camborne open for the Open

November 24, 2008
Cornish challengers open their doors ahead of their Scottish Open assault.


New top girl at Skelmersdale

November 24, 2008
Debbie Williams is the new top woman at the Skelmersdale Band.


Alverley Village logo

No place like home for Alveley

November 24, 2008
There is no place like home for the Alveley Band in Shropshire.


Death of Gwynne Price

November 24, 2008
The death of Gwynne Price has been announced.


Roberts

Easington change for Scottish Open

November 24, 2008
John Roberts will lead the Easington Colliery Band at the Scottish Open this weekend.


Phoenix from the Flames...

November 24, 2008
The Bathgate Band returns to contesting ways at the Scottish Open after a period in the doldrums.


Michelmersh

Michelmersh magic at Torquay

November 24, 2008
Melvin White weaved his magic wand for Michelmersh at the recent SWBBA Contest at Torquay.


Oldroyd

North Skelton return to winning roots

November 24, 2008
Tim Oldroyd and the North Skelton Band has returned to winning ways after its change of name.


Tilbury

Results: Tilbury Solo & Duet Contest

November 24, 2008
A fine turn out of players recently took to the stage for the Tilbury Solo & Duet Contest.


Hartley jams for Audley

November 24, 2008
Colin Hartley is the new man in the middle for Audley Brass.


The death of Brad Wilkie

November 23, 2008
The death of Brad Wilkie 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


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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