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Tewit to who for Ratcliffe

October 28, 2010
After six years at the helm Craig Ratcliffe leaves Tewit Youth Band


Riviera

Torquay awaits the bands

October 28, 2010
The 64th SWBBA Championships are due to be held at the Riviera Centre in Torquay in two weeks time with a great turn out of bands.


New euph at Barnton

October 28, 2010
Barnton Silver has a new principal euphonium in the ranks.


Thurcroft

Thurcroft's 100 & 300 not out

October 28, 2010
Two very important milestones are to be celebrated by Thurcroft Welfare Band.


Shirley

Shirley thanks Dave

October 28, 2010
Coming and goings at Shirley as Dave Lea departs as new and old players are celebrated...


Kippax

Kippax announces entertainment contest

October 28, 2010
Kippax Band to promote own entertainment contest in 2011.


Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 28, 2010
More great music from Frank at the BBC with Foden's as his guests.


The Feds Logo

FEDS and Aitken do Gala

October 27, 2010
The Feds join forces with Greg Aitken in a visit to the one of the most historic brass banding country towns — Maryborough.


Pontins

Doyle takes first adjudication steps

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to John Doyle after he takes his first steps on what he hopes will become another string to his musical bow...


Glyn Williams

Williams celebrates Marsden triumph

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to a reflective Glyn Williams after he leads Marsden to Pontins victory.


Pontins

Judges reveal top section opinions

October 26, 2010
Dr Roy Newsome and Major Peter Parkes reveal to 4BR just how the Championship Section was won and lost on the weekend at Pontins.


Platford

Platford enjoys Jackfield triumph

October 26, 2010
MD Simon Platford talks to 4BR after leading Jackfield (Elcock Resien) to the First Section title at Pontins.


Pontins

Judges reveal First Section opinions

October 26, 2010
Kevin Wadsworth and C Brian Buckley talk to 4BR after the conclusion of the First Section contest at Pontins.


Buckley

Buckley reveals Second Section reasons

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to C. Brian Buckley after the conclusion of the Second Section at Pontins.


Widdop

Widdop delight at four in a row

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Uppermill's conductor Alan Widdop after claiming a fourth consecutive Pontins title ...


Pontins

Judges reveal Third Section reasons

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Paul Holland and Dr Roy Newsome at the conclusion of the Third Section at Pontins.


Beasley

Beasley delight at Pontins victory

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Nigel Beasley the winning conductor of Hazel Grove, the 2010 Pontins Champions.


Sparkes and Parkes

Judges give Fourth Section Pontins answers

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Roy Sparkes and Major Peter Parkes at the conclusion of the Fourth Section contest at Pontins.


Chrsi Davis

Davis set for LSO

October 26, 2010
After his appearance at the Royal Albert Hall, Dr Chris Davis will be conducting a top band of his own in November...


bUTLINS

Butlins sends entry forms out

October 26, 2010
The forms have been sent to the bands who will be playing at Butlins next year — so make sure you get yours in the post.


Sage

Advert: British Bandsman

October 26, 2010
British Bandsman to link with Yamaha Music UK Ltd to bring Brass in Concert into your homes!


bUTLINS

Butlins Trade Exhibition restructures

October 26, 2010
There has been a restructuring of the Trade Exhibitions at the forthcoming Butlins Mineworkers Festival.


Brighouse

Civic duties for National Champions

October 26, 2010
Newly crowned National Champions Brighouse & Rastrick enjoyed a bit of a civic celebration recently.


St Austell

New moves at St Austell

October 26, 2010
Trio of new saints to be found at St Austell in time for Torquay.


Hammonds

New home for Hammonds

October 26, 2010
Hammonds Saltaire move to a new home.




podcast

4BR Review podcast: Lessons from Europe?

October 29 • Join the discussion on whether or not UK banding can learn from the way in which our European friends host their major championship competitions.


Gregson

Gregson at 80 in Scotland

October 28 • Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.


Paul Mealor

Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival

October 28 • Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.


Harry Porthouse

Porthouse reprise at Leyland

October 28 • Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Leicestershire Co-op Band

October 29 • Leicester Co-op Band are inviting applications for SOLO HORN & SOPRANO CORNET. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests, concerts, and community events, always striving for high musical standards in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.


Linthwaite Band

October 29 • We are a friendly 4th section contesting band, and recently achieved 3rd place at Rochdale contest, and have a busy schedule on lead up to Christmas, and currently have a vacancy for a cornet player (position negotiable)


Garforth Brass

October 29 • Garforth Brass are looking for a second euphonium to join our friendly 3rd Section band. We rehearse on a Wednesday evening at Garforth Methodist Church, Church Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1NW from 7.30-9.15pm. We are easily accessible from the A1 and M1.


Chris King

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


               

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