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World Rankings: December update

December 30, 2010
The end-of-year World of Brass — 4barsrest.com Rankings see Cory Band finish at the top for the fourth time in succession.


Brighouse

Brighouse welcome Murphy

December 29, 2010
Lucy Murphy is the latest female signing to join the ranks of the National Champion.


4BR

4BR December Quiz winner

December 25, 2010
There was a fantastic response to our Christmas Quiz this year — and a delighted winner too!


Eccles

Eccles in Excelsis!

December 25, 2010
Surely no other band has done more to keep up the Christmas spirit this year...


bbcradio2

Radio 2 Young Brass Soloists announced

December 25, 2010
Six talented brass musicians have been announced as the semi finalists of the flagship Radio 2 competition.


Centre Stage

Advert: Centre Stage Uniforms

December 25, 2010
Happy Christmas and a happy New Year from Centre Stage Uniforms.


Elland round off busy year

December 25, 2010
The Elland Silver organisation has just rounded off a very busy but memorable year.


Childs

Greater Gwent set course

December 25, 2010
The Greater Gwent Youth and Intermediate Bands will be setting their course sights on Manchester under Robert Childs after Xmas.


Tylotstwon

Great year for Tylorstown

December 25, 2010
2010 was a year to remember and celebrate for Tylorstown.


Shirley

Crash, bang, wallop...

December 25, 2010
Shirley's MD Kevin Short may well be finding himself on 'You've Been Framed'...


St Austell

St Austell Awards

December 25, 2010
The St Austell Band has been handing out their annual awards.


Cardiff

Welsh Carol cancellation

December 25, 2010
The terrible weather in Wales meant the cancellation of the recent Carols for Cymru.


Childs

Childs makes it Cory double

December 25, 2010
David Childs will have to make more room on his mantelpiece after picking up a Cory double.


EYMS

EYMS Awards trio

December 25, 2010
East Yorkshire Motor Services Band has been dishing out its annual awards.


Fodens

Foden's honour Charles

December 25, 2010
Foden's recently honoured one of their finest stalwart servants — Jimmy Charles.


Miles

Miles to move to warmer climes

December 25, 2010
Former Brighouse euph star set to make next long haul move in career.


Coleshill

Sons of the Brave

December 25, 2010
Coleshill Town Band have been braving the worst of the elements to bring joy to local shoppers!


Bodmin

New principal at Bodmin

December 25, 2010
Mo Whitehead returns to Bodmin as their new principal cornet.


Goffin

Goffin inspires Adoo support

December 25, 2010
The music of Dean Goffin and the playing of the Reg Vardy Band is set to support the Clarence Adoo Trust.


Stretton set for UK tour

December 25, 2010
Multi instrumentalist James Stretton is putting the final touches to his preparation for his 2011 Tour.


Jones

Radio: Classic FM

December 25, 2010
There is a brass band programme to enjoy on Classic FM this Christmas


Maines

Radio: World of Brass

December 25, 2010
John Maines has plenty of great brass band music to entertain you with this Christmas.


Hunt

Radio: Sounds of Brass

December 25, 2010
Plenty of brass band music to keep you entertained in the new year from Philip Hunt.


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

December 25, 2010
Plenty of great music from Frank at the BBC.


St Marys Band Club

ABC Conducting Scholar 2011

December 19, 2010
St Mary's Band Club, Sydney, announces the ABC Scholar for 2011.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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