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Hatfield

Kennedy takes step back at Hatfield

October 18, 2014
A new role for euphonium player Andy Kennedy leads to seat swaps at Hatfield.


Fran Calver

New roles on Council

October 18, 2014
The Council of the West of England Brass Band Association has appointed its officers for 2015...


Blidworth

Blidworth enjoys 2014 success

October 18, 2014
Blidworth Welfare Band has already enjoyed a fine 2014 contesting season with the promise of more success to come...


sALE bRASS

Sale doors open

October 18, 2014
Fourth Section Sale Brass is opening its doors ahead of its Rochdale Contest challenge....


Drighlington

Appoints of principal at Drighlington

October 18, 2014
The Drighlington Band has made a number of leading signings.


Crossleys

Death of Geoffrey Harrison

October 18, 2014
The death has been reported of the respected bandsman Geoffrey Harrison.


tEWKESBURY

Tewkesbury tipple cheer for 40th birthday

October 18, 2014
The Tewkesbury Band has been enjoying a celebratory 40th birthday tipple this year to go with other great musical projects.


Black Dyke

How Dyke did the 'Double'......

October 17, 2014
BBC Radio 2 has made Black Dyke's historic winning performance from Saturday's National Championships available to listen to.


Geneva Cornet

4BR 2014 National Finals Competition: The winner

October 15, 2014
One lucky person will be getting their hands on a Geneva Symphony cornet, whilst pothers have been enjoying Mnozil Brass in action.


US flag

Yamaha link with US Open

October 15, 2014
Contest organisers announce bands, adjudicators and major sponsor link for 2014 event.


Arthur Butterworth

Butterworth appearance on Countryfile

October 15, 2014
91 year old composer Arthur Butterworth has made a welcome musical appearance on the BBC television programme 'Countryfile'.


Cornets

Yorkshire Solo Championships cancelled

October 15, 2014
The proposed Yorkshire Solo Championships have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.


Netherlands

International boost for Geneva

October 15, 2014
Investment in business links around the world give Geneva sales boost.


Kyle Lawson

Lawson claims NZ Young Musician title

October 14, 2014
22 year old cornet player Kyle Lawson wins the first New Zealand Young Brass Musician of the Year title in Wellington.


Contest cornets

Strong turn out for Rochdale return

October 14, 2014
The Gothic splendour of Rochdale Town Hall will echo to the sounds of brass band contesting once again...


Hoover Bolton

Hoover helps Water Aid charity

October 14, 2014
The Bolton (Hoover) Band has helped raise money for a wonderful charity.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

October 14, 2014
More music from Frank — this time from Brass in Concert


Dyke players

Centre Stage Percussion commemorate Dyke Double

October 14, 2014
Centre Stage Percussion celebrate Black Dyke's victory with a Double of their own....


Staffordshire Band

Made in Taiwan for Staffs...

October 14, 2014
The exciting euphonium talent of Tzu-Hsiang Lin takes up his new role as solo euphonium with the Staffordshire Band.


Sandhurst

New recruits at Sandhurst

October 14, 2014
Two new player recruits join Sandhurst in time for immediate promotion...


Torquay

Fine line up for Torquay

October 14, 2014
The 68th annual South West Brass Band Association contest in Torquay has attracted a fine line up of competing bands.


Smithills

Smithills help push the boat out...

October 14, 2014
The Smithills School Senior Band has continued to help with fund raising for the RNLI with its latest concert.


Michael Fryer

Death of Michael Fryer

October 14, 2014
The death has been announced of the popular brass band radio broadcaster, Michael Fryer.


Huw Thomas

Thomas to lead Poulton London masterclass

October 14, 2014
Leyland MD Huw Thomas will led a free open rehearsal masterclass on 'A London Overture' with the help of Poulton-le-Fylde Band. All are welcome!


Skelmanthorpe

Entries now open for Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody

October 14, 2014
The entry list is now open for those who wish to test their musical mettle at the Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody & Ensemble Contest.




Welsh Open

Welsh Open entertainment draw

February 13 • 13 bands will line-up with their entertainment packages in Newport on Saturday, with the draw now released.


Denis Wick

Death of Denis Wick

February 13 • The death has been announced of the multi-faceted musician Denis Wick, aged 93.


4BR Podcast

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

February 12 • The first in a new video podcast series sees Iwan Fox talk to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.


bRASS dAY

Fountain leads free attractions at RBC Brass Extravaganza Day

February 12 • James Fountain, Bones Apart, Ian Porthouse, Les Neish, Helen Varley, Chris Robertson, Paul Fisher lead a free day of brass tuition, masterclasses and workshops at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this Saturday.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 13 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables) needs a TENOR HORN for the regional contest in Stevenage on 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our MD Stephen Bucknell.


Hathersage Band

February 13 • SECOND BARITONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving non-contesting community band. We enjoy making music and have a comprehensive gig schedule. Are you the right person to fill our only vacancy?


Linthwaite Band

February 10 • Linthwaite are a friendly 4th section band looking forward to the Yorkshire area contest in March, following on from that we will have a vacancy for a 2nd cornet. We also have various contests and engagements coming up through the year to keep us busy.


Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

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