News / 2009
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New focus for Ashton
February 17, 2009
Ashton under Lyne are getting everything in order ahead of the Regionals — from conductors, players and website!
30 year celebration for Arrow
February 17, 2009
Arrow Valley are planning to celebrate 30 years of community banding.
Tameside venue change
February 17, 2009
Just a reminder that the Tameside Contest has had a change of venue.
Forest of Dean Music Festival
February 17, 2009
The details of the forthcoming Forest of Dean Music Festival have been released.
VBL appeals for help
February 16, 2009
The Victorian Bands League (VBL) appeals for help from bands for Victorian bushfire victims. VBL President, Chris Bowman, has issued this statement.
Preview: 2009 Ern Keller Memorial International Soloist of the Year
February 16, 2009
The 2009 Ern Keller Memorial "International Soloist of the Year" takes place this weekend in Sydney, Australia.
NABBC National Convention
February 16, 2009
The National Association of Brass Band Conductors recently met in Lincoln to enjoy a fascinating and informative weekend.
1st Young Boys?
February 16, 2009
1st Old Boys are now planning for the future with a bit of help form their new Young Boys — and Girls!
Timperley build for future
February 16, 2009
A new conducting team of Mike Fowles and Roy Newsome are set to spearhead the ambitions of Timperley Brass in 2009 — with a little help form former YBS top man, Stuart Lingard.
Cawston set to play Sharpe
February 16, 2009
The Cawston Band has a new man in the middle as Leigh Sharpe takes over the baton.
Cornerstone go live
February 16, 2009
Find out more about one of the up and coming bands in the country — as Cornerstone Brass go live on the interweb thingy...
Wired for sound
February 16, 2009
Bactiguard Wire Brass are set to host a pre regional contest preview on Friday — four of the five pieces will be aired, so get along and enjoy the warm up.
OBAF/Jagrins select finalists
February 15, 2009
The Ohio Brass Arts Festival and Jagrins Music Publications have trimmed down the entries for the second annual Ohio Brass Arts Festival composition contest to the three finalists.
Fodens enjoy their annual bit of Irish
February 13, 2009
British Open champs have just enjoyed a bit of R&R at their favourite spot in Northern Ireland.
Enfield hit the 'Jackpot '
February 13, 2009
Enfield Brass have just hit the jackpot with its appointment of its new Musical Director.
Death of Govan Citadel stalwart
February 13, 2009
The death of Jack Gibb, a stalwart player of the Govan Citadel Band has been announced.
Advert: Normans Musical Instruments
February 12, 2009
Normans have some brilliant mute deals ahead of the Regionals.
Advert: York artists wow RNCM audiences
February 12, 2009
York artists were top of the bill at the recent Royal Northern College of Music Festival of Brass — including star performers Richard Marshall and David Thornton.
Lippeatt heads masterclass
February 12, 2009
Stan Lippeatt recently delighted the young players of Buckhaven with a masterclass.
New MD at Luzern
February 12, 2009
Brass Band Bürgermusik Luzern has announced its successor to Ludwig Wicki.
Chic's stylish Scottish win
February 12, 2009
Whitburn's Chic Cullen has been celebrating his Scottish Solo title.
Harper happy after Yeovil hat trick
February 11, 2009
Philip Harper talks to 4BR about notching up a hat trick of wins at Yeovil on the weekend.
Westacott delight at Grimey appointment
February 11, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Robert Westacott about his appointment at Grimethorpe.
Advert: Band Supplies
February 11, 2009
The new Prestige range is now in stock at Band Supplies — great instruments and all in time for the Regionals too!
