News / 2009
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Scots snobs stamp on brass
November 13, 2009
It seems that ‘snobbish’ attitudes towards brass players isn’t just confined to those in the orchestral world of London.
Birmingham Citadel take to the web
November 13, 2009
The Birmingham Citadel Band has taken its first steps on the world wide t'internet.
Moss Rose takes first steps
November 13, 2009
The Moss Rose Band has taken its first steps in community music making under the tuition of Louise Renshaw and Liz Hudson.
Fountain ready for Brass in Concert
November 13, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to Helen Tyler and Lee Harrelson of Fountain City Brass Band, as they prepare to make the trip over from Kansas to take part in Brass in Concert.
Dobson delight at Brit Award nomination
November 13, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to Simon Dobson following the news that he has been nominated for British Academy of Composers & Songwriters Award.
New direction at Blaenavon
November 13, 2009
There is a new musical direction at Blaenavon — all in time for the last Welsh League contest of the year in their home town too.
IP, IP hooray for Cobham
November 13, 2009
Cobham recently enjoyed the delights of Ian Porthouse and his IP Brass.
A few BiC workshop places left
November 12, 2009
There are a few workshop places still left for the Brass in Concert weekend.
Doon but not dusted
November 12, 2009
Over 60 after they begun two Dunaskin players are not yet ready to be dusted off.
Yorkshire workshop huge success
November 12, 2009
Alan Morrison leads the latest Yorkshire & Humberside BBA Brass & Percussion workshop, which proved to be a huge success on the weekend.
Hard work is the Essence for St Dennis
November 12, 2009
Hard work and a fine performance of Essence of Time gave St Dennis Band their recent win at Torquay.
Dyke dish out the gongs
November 12, 2009
Richard Marshall and Alex Kerwin take the top awards at the annual Black Dyke bash.
Results: SWBBA Torquay
November 11, 2009
St Dennis reign supreme in Torquay, with wins for Mount Charles Youth, Hatherleigh, Sidmouth Town and City of Bristol.
Results: 2009 Danish National Championship
November 11, 2009
There is a new champion in Denmark as Concord returns to victory after a 37 year gap, thanks in no small way to Russell Gray.
Results: 2009 Swedish National Championship
November 11, 2009
Windcorp Brass and Garry Cutt take Swedish title.
Bands to find Eden in Preston
November 11, 2009
John Pickard's Eden is set to provide a garden full of problems for the English National rivals next year.
BTM set to help the Welsh cause
November 11, 2009
BTM are set to bring their brand of musical help to the Welsh rugby cause.
Talented duo joins Cowes
November 11, 2009
Two talented teenagers are the latest additions to Cowes Concert Band.
Barringer heads to Bournemouth
November 11, 2009
Bournemouth Concert Brass has secured the services of Dave Barringer with the baton.
Yorkshire Co-op clock up air time
November 11, 2009
Yorkshire Co-op to lend a musical hand to England as they take on the Aussies.
Musical tricks and treats at Halloween
November 11, 2009
Halloween delights at Chester from the stars of Fodens.
Results: 4th Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody & Ensemble
November 11, 2009
There was a great turn out of performers at Skelmanthorpe recently.
Bands on the ball for charity
November 11, 2009
Three bands recently got together to raise funds for a great charity cause.
Money up for grabs at Newark
November 11, 2009
The Newark Brass Festival has plenty of cash up for grabs in January.
