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Christopher Bond

Cory announce Bonding process

December 16, 2014
Cory appoint Christopher Bond as Associate Composer with an eye for future commissions.


VBS Poynton

Mr Livingstone I presume...

December 16, 2014
Vernon Building Society (Poynton) Band finds Livingstone euphonium...


Abertillery

Community spirit rounds off year in Abertillery

December 16, 2014
There was a great valley's get-together in Abertillery with the local band leading the musical way.


ISB

Death of Lt. Col. Ray Steadman-Allen

December 16, 2014
The death has been reported of the the highly respected Salvation Army composer Ray Steadman-Allen


Brighosue cornets

Cornet Christmas bargain from Geneva

December 14, 2014
Fancy getting your hands on eight Brighouse & Rastrick Xeno cornets in time for Christmas?


Brian Taylor

Taylor made celebration

December 14, 2014
The popular soprano player Brian Taylor has been honoured for his sixty years in banding.


Last Train to Elvet

Tredegar set to join the last circus in town...

December 13, 2014
An innovative partnership between poet Ian McMillan, renowned cartoonist Tony Husband and Tredegar Band will see the circus come to town at the Durham International Festival next year.


2014 winner Matilda Lloyd

BBC Young Brass Award semi-finalists announced

December 13, 2014
The eight talented semi finalists have been announced for the Radio 2 Young Brass Award 2015 competition.


Kippax Band

Lancaster leaves MD role at Kippax

December 13, 2014
David Lancaster has resigned from his role as MD of the Kippax Band in Yorkshire.


Vergeres

Swiss stars to shine bright this Christmas

December 12, 2014
A trio of Treize Etoile stars Patrick Vergères, Jeremy Coquoz and Stéphane Rudaz will be embarking on a short domestic concert tour this weekend...


Tromba trumpet

Get a tromba for Christmas from Band Supplies

December 11, 2014
There is still plenty of time to get your hands on a brilliant tromba trumpet in time for Christmas from Band Supplies.


Pride

Pride film nominated for Golden Globe Award

December 11, 2014
The British film Pride, with its brass band soundtrack has been nominated for a 2015 Golden Globe in the USA.


Harrogate Bafta

Harrogate provide musical help for BAFTA Award

December 11, 2014
The Harrogate Band certainly played its part alongside the great Bernard Cribbens and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra is claiming a BAFTA.


Pippen and Davoren in action

Pippen provides the wow factor to Gloucestershire Youth

December 11, 2014
Trombone star Jonathan Pippen has been providing the wow factor alongside Tom Davoren at a recent Gloucestershire Music Service Workshop.


Paddington Bear

Mayoral welcome for 2015 Action Medical Research launch

December 11, 2014
The gold bling and Paddington Bear have been out in force to welcome the launch of the 2015 Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Championships of Great Britain.


Stalybridge Old

New for Old as Stalybridge aim for more overdue success

December 11, 2014
Five new players, a great new work ethic and bags of confidence under their new MD means Stalybridge Old could be enjoying a lot more success in 2015.


4br logo

Get your event listed FREE for 2015

December 11, 2014
With the 2014 contest season at an end, find out if your event is listed for the 2015 contest season on 4BR?


Prof Nicholas Childs

Whitburn announce Childs link

December 11, 2014
Prof Nicholas Childs becomes the new Music Advisor and Professional Conductor at Scottish Open champion, Whitburn.


Harborough

Harborough latest link in expanding Geneva chain

December 11, 2014
The Harborough Band from Leicestershire joins the expanding list of bands choosing Geneva Instruments.


Goodwick players

Welsh youth celebrate National recognition

December 11, 2014
Players from all corners of the country will be taking their place on the 2015 National Youth Brass Band of Wales course next year under Philip Harper.


Besses Boys

Besses Boys add to the ranks

December 11, 2014
Boys and girls add to the strength in depth for Besses Boys as 2015 looms ahead.


Fodens

Foden's inspire by the Barrow load

December 11, 2014
Foden's tutors have been inspiring young players by the Barrow load after another great workshop event.


Regional win

Enderby reflect on a pleasing end to season

December 11, 2014
The Enderby Band organisation has plenty to be pleased about as they look back on the year just gone...


Yorkshire area

Bands not under the Cosh at Yorkshire

December 11, 2014
Paul Cosh has withdrawn from adjudicating at the 2015 Yorkshire Regional Championships.


Tuba

Welsh music services face cultural precipice

December 11, 2014
A BBC report states that Wales stands on the edge of losing its musical heritage as local authorities consider huge cuts to music service provision.




Eikanger-Bjørsvik

World Rankings — June update

June 7 • Eikanger-Bjørsvik hits the high note topping the World Rankings after Spring shake-up.


Besson Horizons

New Horizons Exchange links UK and Swiss youth again

June 6 • The Besson Horizon programme will once again see youngsters from the National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland enjoy reciprocal musical trips.


British Open

High demand for premium tickets for British Open

June 5 • Premium tickets for the British Open are starting to become increasingly limited — so don't miss out.


Chav Brass

Chav Brass set for serious fun at Whit Friday

June 5 • The scallywags of the Whit Friday circuit will be performing with serious ambition this year as they seek to inspire the next generation with a mix of DJ Sammy and Eric Ball...


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


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


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


Epping Forest Band

June 6 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Chelmsford Silver Bnad

June 6 • Front row cornet, solo horn & trombone players. We are a friendly, active non competition band established 75 years performing regularly in Chelmsford & Essex. Rehearsals averaging 26 players on Wednesday evenings at Broomfield Methodist Church Chelmsford


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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