News / 2009
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Welsh College to host BTS event
February 03, 2009
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama will be hosting a regional British Trombone Society event in March, with stars such as Brett Baker leading the way.
Local youngsters wow the crowds
February 03, 2009
Two local young brass players recently wowed packed crowds at concerts given by the Reg Vardy Band.
Ashworth gears up for Areas
February 03, 2009
Conductor David Ashworth will be a busy lad in the coming weeks.
Tovey delight at Fodens appearance
February 02, 2009
Bramwell Tovey talks exclusively to 4BR about what he has been up to of late – from Fodens at the RNCM, to his new work for violin and band, and his amazingly busy international schedule.
T Rex!
February 02, 2009
Trumpeter Rex Richardson talks exclusively to 4BR following his performance of the Pete Meechan’s ‘Apophenia’ at the RNCM Festival of Brass.
All in the Jeans
February 02, 2009
Youth Brass 2000 MD, Chris Jeans tells 4BR of his enjoyment at directing his band to an Action Research triumph in Blackpool on Sunday.
Winter set for debut
February 02, 2009
Trumpet star Martin Winter will make his conducting debut at the Norwegian Nationals on the weekend.
Will the thrill
February 02, 2009
13 year old Will Norman of Flowers Youth Band wowed the Welsh in Cross Keys on the weekend at the Greater Gwent Youth Festival. .
Results: Greater Gwent Youth Festival
February 02, 2009
19 top youth bands enjoy a great day of entertianment contesting in South Wales at the Greater Gwent Youth Festival.
Results: Fife Charities Solo & Ensemble
February 02, 2009
Players from Kingdom Brass have had plenty to celebrate after the recent Fife Charities Solo and Ensemble contest.
Buxton announce judges
February 02, 2009
Kevin Wadsworth and Brett Baker are lined up for judging duties at this year's Buxton Contest.
Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest
February 02, 2009
It is Barry Thompson and Chris Wormald in the box at this year's Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest.
Jackfield lose cornet
February 02, 2009
The Jackfield Band has lost a cornet, but thankfully not a player — but they want it back.
BTM strengthen the squad
February 02, 2009
It's not only Warren Gatland that has been adding strength to his squad in Wales.
New recruitments at Old Hall
February 02, 2009
Old Hall Brass have been on something of a recruitment drive.
2009 National Youth Band Championships
February 02, 2009
Entries are coming in thick and fast for the National Youth Band Championships.
Eagley opt out for Westwood
February 02, 2009
Gareth Westwood will not be conducting the Eagley Band at the North West Regional Championships this year.
Uniformity at Stocksbridge
February 02, 2009
There is a uniform amnesty at Stocksbridge Band — so hunt the old uniforms out and get them returned...
Elite new band formed in Denmark
February 02, 2009
A new band of elite players has been formed in Denmark — Öresund Brass
JMU take on the Presidents Men
February 02, 2009
JMU Brass Band to accompany quintet of top US Army soloists.
Results: Action Medical Research Youth Championships
February 01, 2009
The Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Championships of Great Britain have been taking place at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.
Tickets still available for RNCM
January 30, 2009
There are still tickets available for this weekend's Festival of Brass in Manchester.
Business as usual for Withington
January 29, 2009
Allan Withington talks exclusively to 4BR about the Norwegian Nationals, his Conductors Summer School and 'business as usual' at Grimethorpe.
