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American flasg

Lone star state for Tredegar

May 17, 2012
Masters champion in ground breaking American partnership with ambitious Texas Star Band in Dallas.


Shirley

Titanic remembered at Shirley

May 17, 2012
The loss of the great liner has been remembered with an unique composition from the pen of David Bishop-Rowe.


Steve Sykes

Sykes returns to Camborne

May 17, 2012
Steve Sykes takes up professional MD role as Camborne announce new conducting team.


Methodist celebration

May 17, 2012
The National Methodist Youth Band has been celebrating its 25th birthday.


Torgny Hanson

England welcomes Swedish tour

May 17, 2012
Torgny Hanson and the Stockholm South Band of the Salvation Army are currently on tour in the UK.


Raven's perch at Brackley

May 17, 2012
Adrian Raven is the new MD at the Brackley & District Band.


Chairman Iestyn Davies

Forum Chairman delighted at growing Welsh success

May 15, 2012
The top man of Welsh banding has much to be proud about he tells 4BR after Spring Festival success.


Looking into the score

Lippeatt gains positive feedback on trainee roles

May 15, 2012
ABBA Chairman reports that there has been a positive feedback on routes into adjudication.


MADhurst Festival set for new commissions

May 15, 2012
The popular MADhurst Festival will feature two new brass band commissions.


Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe set to illuminate Holmfirth

May 15, 2012
There are some great attractions for young and old at the forthcoming Holmfirth Arts Festival — including some light and sound from Skelmanthorpe.


Hebden Bridge Logo

Hebden Bridge set for more march and hymns

May 15, 2012
The popular Hebden Bridge March & Hymn Tune Contest will take place in June — so get your entries in...


Shrewsbury Band logo

Shrewsbury add further to charity funds

May 15, 2012
Shrewsbury Brass continues to raise funds for charitable causes.


Derek Garner of Loxley Band

Loxley stalwart celebrates 70 years service

May 15, 2012
Derek Garner has just notched up a remarkable 70 years of service with the Loxley Silver Band.


Wellington Telford in action

Home return for Wellington

May 15, 2012
Wellington (Telford) Brass has made its long awaited return home.


Wardle Youth players

Five live for Wardle

May 15, 2012
Five ensembles from Wardle High School will perform at the Music for Youth Festival in Birmingham in July.


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Theme and variations for Smithills

May 15, 2012
Smithills Schools Senior Band to perform at top American theme park on US tour.


John Belton

Imps welcome Belton sop

May 15, 2012
Sop star John Belton heads to Yorkshire Imps from EYMS.


Riviera Centre Torquay

Torquay open for invitations

May 15, 2012
SWBBA Open Championships to be held in Torquay in November.


John Packer and Denis Wick

Advert: John Packer Musical Instruments

May 14, 2012
There has been a great response to our great prize — so why not give it a go and get your hands on some very special mutes from Denis Wick.


Martin Ellerby

Ellerby's Electra chosen as Open test

May 14, 2012
Marin Ellerby's 'Electra' has been chosen as the set work for the 2102 British Open Championship as Besson pledge further support.


Mark Wilkinson

Wilkinson honoured by presentation

May 14, 2012
Mark Wilkinson, one of the great principal cornet players of top class banding has been honoured by his peers.


The Royal Albert Hall

National Finals test pieces announced

May 14, 2012
A set of exciting works will be used at the National Finals this year — headed by Howard Snell's epic Ravel arrangement.


Who will decide the destiny of the trophy this year?

National judges announced

May 14, 2012
It's Snell, Cosh and Farr for London, with Renton, Wadsworth, Davies, White, Wilkinson, Maines, Kilroy and Hardy for Cheltenham.


2012 Grand Shield winners Hepworth

Report & Results: 2012 Spring Festival

May 12, 2012
Hepworth makes emphatic return to British Open with Beaumaris at their side as Northop and Wakefield take Cup and Trophy titles.


whit friday

2012 Whit Friday details announced

May 11, 2012
The details of this year's Whit Friday contests taking place on Friday 1st June have been released.




Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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