News / 2011
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VP post for Wallace at Foden's
February 18, 2011
John Wallace, OBE, CBE is now a vice president at Foden's too...
PLC takes early retirement
February 18, 2011
Paul Lovatt-Cooper hangs up his sticks to create more time for new ventures.
Family ties at Irvine
February 18, 2011
There will be strong family ties on the front row at Irvine & Dreghorn at the Scottish Championships later this month.
Results: BBL Solo & Quartet competition
February 18, 2011
There was a fantastic turn out of banding talent in Belfast last weekend — all trying to claim honours.
2011 International Soloist of the Year
February 17, 2011
Ten of the worlds finest soloists will compete in the Ern Keller International Soloist of the Year, being held this weekend.
The King of Norway
February 16, 2011
4BR talks all things winning with David King at the Grieghallen in Bergen.
Double delight for Porthouse and Trevino
February 16, 2011
4BR talks to Ian Porthouse and Cathrine Winnes Trevino to find out more about their thoughts on the playing at the Norwegian Championships.
Bassano enjoys Norwegian quality
February 16, 2011
4BR talks to adjudicator Peter Bassano to find out his thoughts on the own choice sections in the Elite Division and the quality on show in the Third Division in Bergen.
The Essence of class
February 16, 2011
4BR talks to Second Division adjudicator Bjorn Sagstad about a quite remarkable contest and winner in Bergen on the weekend.
The Power of the Soul
February 16, 2011
4BR talks to composer Maurice Hamers about his composition 'The Power of the Soul' and his thoughts about the own choice playing by the Elite bands in Bergen.
Leading the way in Bergen and Sagvad
February 16, 2011
4BR talks to Marieka Gray — the only female conductor at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen this year.
Norwegian inspirations for Pritchard
February 16, 2011
4BR talks to Gareth Pritchard in Bergen about how his experience of Norway helped him to contest success in Yeovil.
English National line up confirmed
February 16, 2011
Ten bands will try to get to Rotterdam via Preston in June as BFBB confirm line and new format for contest.
Brighouse sign Tubb
February 16, 2011
National champions sign the talented horn player and composer Ben Tubb.
National Youth Auditions
February 16, 2011
There are auditions for the National Youth and National Children's Band of Great Britain in Manchester later this month.
Advert: British Bandsman
February 16, 2011
There is plenty to read about in this week's British Bandsman.
Advert: Besson Musical Instruments
February 16, 2011
4BR readers help Besson artist to prestigious award.
Death of Ernie Wedgewood
February 16, 2011
4BR has been informed of the death of one of the great post war soprano cornet players, Ernie Wedgewood.
An American Tale
February 16, 2011
The Harrogate Band has welcomed a new recruit to the ranks — all the way from Oklahoma...
Tributes paid to Peter Parkes
February 16, 2011
Numerous tributes have been paid to Peter Parkes, who died on the weekend.
No more Tennant's extra
February 16, 2011
Ray Tennant and Johnstone to end 25 year association after Scottish Area.
Landon's secret Action plan
February 15, 2011
Rochdale Borough Youth's winning MD pays tribute to his band after their win in Blackpool but how he does it remains a secret.
Global reach for Davoren
February 15, 2011
Tom Davoren has enjoyed musical success at both ends of the globe.
Tributes paid to James Watson
February 15, 2011
Tributes have been made to James Watson — one of the banding movement's most successful musicians.
