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Rainford

New quintet at Rainford

October 02, 2009
A new quintet of players has joined the Rainford ranks.


Death of Brian Higgins

October 02, 2009
The man behind the famous Stanshawe Band has died.


Brighouse

Walsh takes Brighouse euph seat

October 02, 2009
Following his performance at the British Open, Steven Walsh has been confirmed as the new prncipal euphonium at Brighouse & Rastrick.


Byron Brass Summer School

Advert: Byron Brass Summer School

October 01, 2009
Fancy going to a brass summer school at one of the most beautiful locations in the world?


Harper

Harper 'Triumphant'

September 29, 2009
4BR talks to Tongwynlais MD Philip Harper after he led his band to First Section glory on Vinter's 'Triumphant Rhapsody'.


Childs

The Doc's diagnosis

September 29, 2009
Dr Robert Childs tells 4BR just what he and Ray Farr were looking for from Section 2 & 3 bands in Harrogate.


Horsfield

Right from the Horsfield's mouth

September 29, 2009
Adjudicator David Horsfield tells 4BR just what he and Roy Roe were looking for in Sections 1 & 4 at Harrogate on the weekend.


HARROGATE

West is best!

September 28, 2009
The West of England is the new powerhouse of lower section banding after their fine return at Harrogate on the weekend.


Harrogate

Recall numbers in Harrogate

September 28, 2009
What did the results tell us about the judges powers of recall at Harrogate?


Harrogate International Centre

Results: Nationals — Section 1

September 27, 2009
Full results for the First Section, National Finals of Great Britain 2009 from Harrogate's International Centre.


Paul Richards

Paul's delight at solo prize

September 27, 2009
4barsrest talks to the soprano cornet player of Brunel Brass, Paul Richards who picked up the soloist prize in their third section National win at Harrogate.


John Winterflood celebrates with cup

Results: Nationals — Section 3

September 27, 2009
Full results for the Third Section, National Finals of Great Britain 2009 from Harrogate's International Centre.


Harrogate International Centre

Live: Nationals — Section 1

September 27, 2009
Day 2 of the 2009 Lower Section National Finals from Harrogate, Yorkshire. Follow our live comments for Section 1.


Andy Harrop

Handy Andy

September 27, 2009
There can’t have been any more delighted a player in Harrogate on the weekend than tenor horn player Andy Harrop of Rivington & Adlington Band, who took the ‘Best Instrumentalist’ award in the Fourth Section.


Harrogate International Centre

Live: Nationals — Section 3

September 27, 2009
Day 2 of the 2009 Lower Section National Finals from Harrogate, Yorkshire. Follow our live comments for Section 3.


St Breward celebrate

Results: Nationals — Section 4

September 26, 2009
Full results for the Fourth Section, National Finals of Great Britain 2009 from Harrogate's International Centre.


Michelle Lane

Michelle, My Belle...

September 26, 2009
Delight for Michelle Lane as she takes the soloist prize in the second section.


City of Cardiff with silverware

Results: Nationals — Section 2

September 26, 2009
Full results for the Second Section, National Finals of Great Britain 2009 from Harrogate's International Centre.


Harrogate International Centre

Live: Nationals — Section 4

September 26, 2009
Day 1 of the 2009 Lower Section National Finals from Harrogate, Yorkshire. Follow our live comments for Section 4


Harrogate International Centre

Live: Nationals — Section 2

September 26, 2009
Day 1 of the 2009 Lower Section National Finals from Harrogate, Yorkshire. Follow our live comments for Section 2


Emley

Emley top Wychavon

September 25, 2009
The Emley Band recently made the trip down to Wychavon and came away with an entertainment first.


Geneva

Advert: Geneva Instruments

September 25, 2009
Its Strictly Geneva for Gardner!


Band Supplies

Advert: Band Supplies

September 25, 2009
Band Supplies have a great new offer for you at Harrogate — so go and find out more...


Glyn Williams

Advert: Glyn Williams Musical Instruments

September 25, 2009
If you want a brilliant new instrument this weekend — Glyn Williams has the new Sterling range for you to get your hands on at Harrogate.


Harper

Beware Dragons!

September 25, 2009
Second Section bands need to look in the right place for Philip Harper's Area test piece




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


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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