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Gary Horsley

Death of Gresley player

May 15, 2013
The death has been announced of Gary Horsley of Gresley Colliery Band.


Ben Gernon

Salzburg Festival conducting award for Gernon

May 14, 2013
Former National Youth Band of Great Britain player Ben Gernon has won a prestigious international conducting competition in Salzburg.


Fodens in action

Anna retraces footsteps back to Sandbach

May 14, 2013
Anna Hughes-Williams will be making a welcome return to Foden's Band.


Richard Marshall

Marshall set for Cornet Spotlight

May 14, 2013
Richard Marshall is looking for the final few places on his forthcoming cornet spotlight to be filled.


Colin Cranson

Master baker Cranson retires after 40 years

May 14, 2013
The remarkable Colin Cranson retires after 40 years at the helm of Roberts Bakery Band.


Sean Chandler

New MD at Greenalls

May 14, 2013
Sean Chandler has been appointed the new MD at Greenalls Band.


Report & Results: 2013 German Open

May 14, 2013
Oberschwaben-Allgau create a title winning firestorm in Chemnitz to take German Open title.


BUIZINGEN

Report & Results: 2013 De Luxemburgse Muziekfederatie

May 14, 2013
Buizingen's little green men claim yet another banding title


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

May 14, 2013
More great music from Chris Helme


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2013 Grand Shield

May 12, 2013
Milnrow and Kirkintilloch head to Symphony Hall as favourites fail to stake succesful British Open claims in Blackpool.


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2013 Senior Cup

May 12, 2013
Woodfalls triumph as East Yorkshire Motor Services, Burry Port and Unite the Union join them in the Grand Shield in 2014.


winter gardens

Report & Results: 2013 Senior Trophy

May 11, 2013
Blackpool triumph for Newtongrange as Laganvale, Camborne and East London Brass head to the Senior Cup in 2014.


4BR

4BR Spring Festival Quiz: Sponsored by Ev-entz

May 10, 2013
There's a great prize to be won with our Spring Festival quiz sponsored this week by Ev-entz.


Kapitol Promotions

Kapitol set up National offices

May 10, 2013
Kapitol Promotions set up a Nationals and BBP registry office.


Cory trio

Cory trio call it a day after Euro success

May 10, 2013
Three long serving Cory players call it a day after claiming European victory in Oslo.


John Packer

Advert: Brass Explosion at John Packer!!!

May 10, 2013
There is going to be one heck of a brass explosion at John Packers with the opening of its new bespoke brass salesroom in Taunton.


Waintsones Cup

Doctor Martin looks for entries

May 10, 2013
The Doctor Martin Contest is looking for bands wishing to claim their share of a hefty prize pot in September.


Steven Mead

Mead set for German spotlight

May 10, 2013
Euphonium star Steven Mead is to perform at the prestigious Deutsches Musikfest in Germany.


Close up

Great year for Pleasley — so far....

May 10, 2013
Things are on the up and up for the ambitious Pleasley Colliery Band it seems...


LBBA logo

Results: 2013 LBBA Spring Festival

May 10, 2013
There was a great day of solo action on show at the Leicestershire BBA contest in Groby.


Lofthouse

Cafe culture set to attract new players at Lofthouse

May 10, 2013
Lofthouse Brass is to launch a Music Cafe in a bid to atract new young players to the ranks.


Zone One in action

Zone One set for 8 million listeners

May 10, 2013
Zone One Brass will be performing as part of Radio 2's '2Day' feature with Chris Evans this morning — so make sure you tune in!


Whit Friday Delph venue

Advert: 2013 Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday Championships

May 09, 2013
The organisers of the Saddleworth & Oldham District Whit Friday Championships release all their essential details for 24th May.


National Trophy

National Finals test pieces announced

May 09, 2013
Works from Gregson, Higgins, Downie, Dobson and Sparke will test the bands at the Albert Hall and Cheltenham this year.


Stephen Roberts

Iftah ya simsim as composer tells the tale behind his Arabian Nights

May 09, 2013
Composer Stephen Roberts opens up to 4BR about his British Open composition...




Competiton

Conductors prepare to claim Final berths

June 28 • The semi-finalists at the Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition will be looking to book their place in the final this evening in Halifax.


Mnozil Brass

Choir pews only for Mnozil

June 28 • If you want to see Mnozil Brass tonight in Birmingham then be prepared to sit in the choir.


Russell Gray

Gray Pops in to CBS news...

June 28 • Russell Gray recently appeared on Minnesota CBS News in the USA to give a plug for the start of the Minneapolis Pop Concert series he is leading.


Foden's Armagh

Foden's stars to lead in Armagh once again

June 28 • Players from Foden's Band will continue to help inspire players of all ages and abilities in Armagh in August.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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