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Stolen Horn

September 25, 2009
Anyone been offered an Antoine Courtois 180R horn recently? Caring owner wants it back!


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Heritage trail for Regionals

September 24, 2009
It's a question of time and place at the Areas next year — from 1913 to 2009, as Heritage plays a role in testing the bands.


Fodens

Fodens Brass workshop

September 24, 2009
Fodens set to host Brass Workshop in North Wales.


Heaton

Memories of Wilfred Heaton?

September 24, 2009
Paul Hindmarsh is researching the life and works of the great Wifred Heaton — and needs a bit of help.


Howley

Howley departs Brighouse

September 24, 2009
Michael Howley and Brighouse have parted company.


Milwaukee

Milwaukee set for youth initiative

September 24, 2009
After several years of planning Milwaukee Festival Youth Brass is alive and playing!


Boddice

Boddice takes Scots post

September 24, 2009
Nigel Boddice has been appointed to the staff at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.


Childs

Hawaii welcome for Childs

September 24, 2009
After a performance in the sun in Hawaii, the euphonium star racks up the air miles — from Amsterdam to Abertillery!


Mead

Mead set for Austria

September 24, 2009
Stephen Mead to line up with Brassband Oberoesterreich stars.


Wantage

Wantage at the double!

September 24, 2009
Members of Wantage Band were recently put through their paces by the Army — including a bomb burst!


Hunt

Radio: Sounds of Brass

September 24, 2009
More great music making from Philip Hunt.


Smithills

Gold Award for Smithills

September 24, 2009
Smithills collect Artsmark Award from Arts Council England.


Croy's hike to the top

September 24, 2009
Croy take the high road to raie funds — with a purple bear in tow!


Regionals 2010

Shopping: Regionals 2010 CD

September 22, 2009
Pick up the CD of all next year's Regional Championships test pieces with 4barsrest shopping.


Virtuosi

Advert: Virtuosi

September 22, 2009
Brilliant free gift at Harrogate this weekend from First Brass.


Geneva

Advert: Geneva Instruments

September 22, 2009
Geneva teams up with Gerard Presencer in York


Bultins

Last call for Butlins entries

September 22, 2009
The last call has gone out for bands who want to make it to Skegness next January.


French

French form Brass Federation

September 22, 2009
The French banding scene has come of age with the formation of their own Federation.


STORM

Start of brass band STORM

September 22, 2009
Simon Dobson sets the ball rolling with STORM Brass.


Manger

Manger breaking new ground in Norway

September 22, 2009
Manger Musikklag to premiere new brass opera at Norwegian Festival.


Thornton

Thornton helps Ferryhill century

September 22, 2009
David Thornton is helping the Ferryhill Band celebrate 100 years of brass banding.


Harlequin

Harlequin Brass on the WWW

September 22, 2009
Harlequin Brass are now on the world wide interweb...


Forest of Dean

New MD at Forest of Dean

September 22, 2009
Jack Smith is the new man at the helm at Forest of Dean.


Morrison

Morrison and Evans to lead Yorkshire workshops

September 22, 2009
Alan Morrison and Richard Evans have been lined up to lead the latest Yorkshire and Humberside workshops.


Pemberton

Pemberton fill final slots

September 22, 2009
The last two player slots have been filled by Pemberton Old ahead of their Albert Hall appearance.




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


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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