News / 2010
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Archive kept busy
August 22, 2010
4BR’s visit to the Brass Band Archive in Wigan has certainly ensured its curator’s have been kept busy – from all around the banding world.
Wych record for Open?
August 22, 2010
Is Alan Wycherley’s 37th consecutive appearance at the British Open next month a record?
Exciting line for Bridgewater Hall
August 22, 2010
There is an exciting line up of post British Open bands at the Great Northern Brass Arts Festival in September.
Closing date looms for Torquay
August 22, 2010
The closing date for the 64th SWBBA Championships in Torquay looms fast — so get your entries in.
Cambornecaught back in the net
August 22, 2010
The Camborne Town Band organisation finds itself connected back to the internet world.
FABB to host ABC Forum
August 19, 2010
The Federation of Australasian Brass Bands is set to host the 2010 Australasian Band Composers & Conductors Forum.
St Helens March & Hymn Tune Contest
August 19, 2010
There is a big pot of cash to be won at the forthcoming St Helens March and Hymn Contest – but you need to get your entries in pronto!
From Little Acorns grow...
August 19, 2010
Sellers International Youth Band has been undergoing a rejuvenation — both on and off line!
First Brass Band Camp takes place in Japan
August 19, 2010
The first Brass Band Camp in Japan was held recently under the expert guidance of Philip Harperr and Natsumi Inaba.
Radio: Sounds of Brass
August 19, 2010
More great music from Silver Anniversary celebrating Philip Hunt.
Full house for Folkestone
August 19, 2010
There is no more room for bands at Folkestone later this year, as the 'full house' signs go up for their Autumn contest.
Baker gains symphonic crown
August 19, 2010
Andrew Baker's 'Once & Future King' has now gained a symphonic crown.
4BR Quiz: 5 bottles of top valve oil up for grabs
August 17, 2010
Test you brain in a new regular quiz feature and you can win some neat prizes...
California gold rush for Clifton & Lightcliffe
August 17, 2010
Clifton & Lightcliffe are packing their bags and heading west — to the sunshine of California.
Student exams for university bands
August 17, 2010
It is hoped that there will be entertaining exam paper to pass next year for University brass bands...
Wych is back & blue
August 17, 2010
Soprano star Alan Wycherley will be back at the British Open in September with the band he made his name with.
Albert Hall hat trick for Bare Trees
August 17, 2010
Bare Trees Community Band is looking forward to making their third appearance at the School's Prom at the Royal Albert Hall under MD, John Collins.
Strata continues to build
August 17, 2010
Strata Brass will continue to build on their sponsorship with their home builders for another two years at least.
Silver for Brass
August 17, 2010
Philip Hunt's programme reaches a significant landmark next month — notching up 25 years of great brass band music making.
Advert: Normans Musical Instruments
August 15, 2010
There is yet another fantastic deal of the week to be found at Normans Musical Instruments.
Maines direction at Mount Charles
August 15, 2010
John Maines returns to Cornwall to take MD role with Mount Charles.
Prom number 8 for Smithills
August 15, 2010
Smithills Schools Senior Band will be making their eighth appearance at the Schools Proms later this year.
