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David Childs

Monday Quiz: Sponsored by Geneva Instruments

September 29, 2014
From Helen Williams to David Childs — as 4BR brings you another chance to win a great CD prize


Butlins

Just enough time left to book Butlins contest slot

September 29, 2014
If you want your band to try and start 2015 with a bumper pay day at Butlins them you have to be quick to get your entry in....


Karl Jenkins

Ty Cerdd announces composer appointments

September 29, 2014
Karl Jenkins and Paul Mealor become Patron and President of the Welsh music body.


swbba

Weston plea for support to reach 50th anniversary

September 29, 2014
Tougher financial constraints means that the popular Weston Super Mare contest will need plenty of banding support to reach its 50th birthday.


Grimethorpe logo

Grimethorpe set for Regent Hall preview

September 29, 2014
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will be presenting the traditional pre-National Regent Hall preview this year.


Macclesfield Youth logo

Report & Results: 2014 Macclesfield Youth Slow Melody

September 29, 2014
A great turn out and some stunning playing on show at the Macclesfield Youth Band Slow Melody Contest.


Santas

Christmas Crackers set for big pay outs

September 29, 2014
A new contest with a difference is set to appeal to all those with a festive spirit — especially with Santa giving out big prize prezzies.


West Midlands Fellowship Band

Patriotic response remembered

September 29, 2014
The sacrifice made by the most patriotic village in England has been remembered once more.


Bugler

Last Post call for £200 support

September 29, 2014
There is just enough time for bands to be able to claim a bit of financial support to help commemorate the outbreak of the First World War.


wINGATES

Death of Tony Daniels

September 29, 2014
4BR has been informed of the death of popular North West bandsman, Tony Daniels.


Woodfalls

Woodfalls set to reveal Arthur prep

September 29, 2014
West of England representatives to open their doors to showcase their King Arthur preparations.


Poynton

Poynton welcomes new cornet addition

September 29, 2014
The VBS Poynton Band welcomes the addition of a new solo cornet player to their ranks.


Flowers

World Rankings: September update

September 28, 2014
Latest rankings following the recent British Open Championship and last weekend's lower section Nationals Finals.


rncm

National Youth Championships return to RNCM

September 26, 2014
The National Youth Brass Band Championships will return to the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester in April 2015.


Geneva Cornet

4BR 2014 National Finals Competition

September 26, 2014
4BR has teamed up with Geneva Instruments to give you the chance to win a fantastic Symphony cornet.


Black Dyke

Dyke set to open up on Arthur

September 26, 2014
The newly crowned British Open champion has already announced its open rehearsal details for Albert Hall assault.


BBE Logo

No repeat failures for Brass Band England

September 26, 2014
BBE Chairman Mike Kilroy candid over failure of Brass Bands England to gain quorum for AGM.


Welsh Flag

Welsh League under threat from lamentable support

September 26, 2014
The very future of domestic contesting in Wales could be under threat if contest support isn't improved.


bLACK dYKE

Black Dyke Time Team...

September 26, 2014
Can you help identify the great and good of an old Black Dyke picture....


Coat of ARMS

Chance to be the best in Yorkshire...

September 26, 2014
If you want to be crowned the 'Best in Yorkshire' then now's your chance...


Helen Williams

Friday Quiz: Sponsored by Your Logo Here

September 26, 2014
After a great Cheltenham National Finals launch we have two great CDs to give away if you can identify the star in the pic...


Darwen Brass

Darwen delight at Cheltenham return

September 26, 2014
North West band returns home delighted with Cheltenham return and Second Section promotion.


Welwyn

Gardening leave for Duguid

September 26, 2014
Welwyn Garden City make a musical link with Redbridge MD Alan Duguid.


Cornerstone Brass

New trom slides in at Cornerstone

September 26, 2014
Mick Sidebottom moves up from second to first position in the Cornerstone Brass trombone section.


Penicuik

New Welsh baritone at Penicuik

September 26, 2014
There will be a sound of Wales in the baritone section of Penicuik Band after their latest signing comes on board.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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