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Fodens

Foden's enhance Manx weekend

January 24, 2013
Star players from the Double champions Foden's helped a host of young Isle of Man players recently.


Butlins

More Energy released at Butlins in 2014

January 24, 2013
There will be something iconic, melodic, historic, appropriate and even hagiographic to play at Butlins in 2014...


Blackley

Dan's the man at Blackley

January 24, 2013
Composer Dan Price takes the reins at Blackley.


Unison Kinneil

Unison boosted by new quartet

January 23, 2013
Uniosn Kinneil's Scottish Championship hopes have been boosted by a quartet of new signings.


Leciestershire Co-op

Death of Jim Ball

January 23, 2013
The death has been announced of stalwart chairman of Leicester Co-op Band Chairman Jim Ball.


David Daws

New Daws open for star soloist

January 23, 2013
Former ISB principal cornet player David Daws has taken on a new playing role as solo euphonium with the Aveley & Newham Band.


Jonathan Corry

Corry leads Swiss band camp

January 23, 2013
Enfield Bandmaster Jonathan Corry has enjoyed his recent trip to Switzerland.


Gareth Pritchard

Pritchard takes on new MD role

January 23, 2013
Gareth Pritchard has added Markham & District to his MD CV.


Mark Bentham in action with Pemberton

Bentham thanked for Pemberton role

January 23, 2013
Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band has thanked their former MD Mark Bentham for his role in their rejuvenation a a top flight force.


Leicester BBA

Death of Jack Willars

January 23, 2013
4BR has been informed of the death of the highly respected Jack Willars.


Cornerstone Brass

New contest edge for Cornerstone

January 23, 2013
Cornerstone Brass has announced a number of new signings ahead of their Yorkshire Area challenge in Bradford.


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Report & Results: 2013 Fife Charities Solo & Quartet

January 23, 2013
Despite the weather there was a great turn out of playing talent at the Fife Charities BBA Solo & Ensemble Contest on the weekend.


Close up of instruments

Durham Association set for contest day

January 23, 2013
The Durham County Brass Band Association Contest is due to take place in Peterlee in early February.


Neish

Report & Results: 2013 Scottish Borders Youth Festival

January 23, 2013
There was a great turn out of banding talent in Galasheils on the weekend for the Scottish Borders Youth Brass Band Festival, with Les Neish at the forefront.


John Maines

Radio: World of Brass

January 23, 2013
More music to keep you entertained whilst the snow melts from John Maines.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

January 23, 2013
More great music to while away the snow bound hours from Chris Helme.


Simon Smith butlins

Interview with Simon Smith

January 21, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks Virtuosi GUS Band Manager Simon Smith after the band claimed the 2013 Butlins Mineworkers Championship title.


Boarshurst MD, Dave Ashworth

Interview with David Ashworth

January 21, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Boarshurst Silver MD, David Ashworth 24 hours after he led his band to their second successive Third Section Butlins title.


Lee Downie butlins

Interview with Lee Downie

January 21, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Lee Downie band manager of the Flowers Band, runners-up at the 2013 Butlins Championships


ray sykes carlton

Interview with Ray Sykes MBE

January 21, 2013
Ray Sykes MBE speaks with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox at the conclusion of the 2013 Butlins championships


Butlins

Interview with Chad Shoopman

January 21, 2013
Adjudicator for entertainment at 2013 Butlins Championships, Chad Shoopman talks with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox


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Interview with Philip Monk

January 21, 2013
Iwan Fox chats to Philip Monk of the charity, 'Brass For Mbale Fund' being supported by the Butlins Mineworkers Championship.


coppull and Standish Butlins

Interview with Coppull & Standish

January 19, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks with the Coppull & Standish Band


drighlington

Interview with Jim Davies

January 19, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Jim Davis, MD with Drighlington following the band's First Section victory at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship.


mossley

Interview with Duncan Byers

January 19, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Duncan Byers MD with Mossley Band




John Wallace CBE

Death of John Wallace CBE

January 12 • The death has been announced of one of the UK's most influential brass musicians.


Huddersfield

Huddersfield Uni strengthens link with Army

January 11 • The student connection between the University of Huddersfield Wind Band and the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment continues to be strengthened under MD Jim Fieldhouse.


Sine Nomiee

Brookwright Music: Sine Nomine (Vaughan Williams arr. Andrew Wainwright)

January 11 • A wonderful set of four contrasting variations based on 'For all the Saints' by Ralph Vaughan Williams.


Matthew Jones

OBE recognition for Matthew Jones

January 11 • The Senior Producer and Deputy Chief Executive of National Youth Arts Wales has been awarded the OBE in the recent New Year Honours List.


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


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


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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