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Schoonhoven in action

Report & Results: 2013 Dutch National Championship

December 09, 2013
Schoonhoven make it a double and four in a row as they head to Perth in memorable style in Groningen.


Shipston

Shipston keep the carols coming...

December 08, 2013
Two hours of carol playing kept the eager Shipston shoppers happy recently.


eUROEAN

Northants set for Euro debut

December 08, 2013
The Northamptonshire Youth Band will represent England at the European Youth Championships in Perth next year.


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Help from Evans above for ISB

December 08, 2013
Players from the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be making their regular appearance on the Chris Evans Show this Christmas.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

December 08, 2013
More great music from John Maines as we approach Christmas.


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Support us through iTunes and amazon

December 08, 2013
Now there's additional ways you can help support 4barsrest — and it won't cost you a penny.


Radio Wales Brass Band Day

Welsh banding set for day long celebration

December 06, 2013
The heritage and success of Welsh banding will be celebrated by a day long series of features on the national radio station of Wales on December 18th.


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Duguid to take Redbridge helm in 2014

December 06, 2013
Alan Duguid has been appointed the new MD at Redbridge Brass.


Usk Brass

Usk celebrate silver anniverary returns

December 06, 2013
The Usk band has celebrated their return to banding after 25 years by claiming some appropriate silverware


William Rushworth

Brass and Perc Day works wonders

December 06, 2013
The latest Yorkshire & Humberside Brass & Percussion workshop provided a great day of music making for 53 lucky delegates thanks to star players


Radio Wales Brass Day

Festive jingles for Open champions

December 06, 2013
British Open champion Tredegar has been making sure radio listeners in Wales have been getting into the festive spirit.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

December 06, 2013
Frank is by himself reviewing the CDs of the year on Boxing Day....


Graham OConnor

Death of Graham O'Connor

December 05, 2013
The death has been announced of the respected conductor Graham O'Connor.


Nigel Clarke

Clarke concerto claims British Composer Award

December 05, 2013
Nigel Clarke's scintillating Cornet Concerto — Mysteries of the Horizon has won a prestigious 2013 British Composers Award.


Band Supplies

Advert: Band Supplies

December 05, 2013
These are brilliant deals that can't be beaten even by Santa this Christmas!


Bob Childs in action

Childs goes Dutch

December 05, 2013
Dr Robert Childs has been helping Brass Band Schoonhoven with their National preparations.


Wingates Band in 1907

Bible class history reaches all over banding world

December 05, 2013
The rich and and successful history of the Wingates Band has been reaching all parts of the banding globe.


Geneva Instruments

Advert: Geneva Instruments

December 05, 2013
Star cornet player James Fountain opts for Geneva — and starts on a real high.


Jaguar

Partnership success for Jaguar

December 05, 2013
The second Jaguar Land Rover Day of Brass has been hailed as a great success — even with a Clint Eastwood shoot out!


Adam Cooke in action

Cooke to explore South Africa and Norway

December 05, 2013
Virtuosi GUS MD Adam Cooke is set for musical exploration in South Africa and Norway over the coming months.


Alan Hobbins with Yorkshire trophy

Hobbins steps down from the bridge

December 05, 2013
Alan Hobbins has stepped down from the role of MD with Hebden Bridge Band.


Blackburn and Darwen Band

New associate joins Blackburn & Darwen

December 05, 2013
Matt Whitfield has joined Blackburn & Darwen Band as their new Associate Conductor.


Iain Culross

Grimethorpe announce Culross as new principal cornet

December 03, 2013
Iain Culross has been appointed as the new principal cornet at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Woodfalls

Report & Results: 2013 Wessex Open

December 03, 2013
Woodfalls recall some not so distant memories to retain Wessex title as new adjudication system is hailed a success.


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Brighouse aim for Xmas number 1

December 03, 2013
A catchy new Christmas pop song is aimed at the top of pop charts from Brighouse & Rastrick.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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