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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.




British Open

4BR British Open podcast

September 6 • Join 4BR to air your views and opinions on Wednesday evening ahead of this year's British Open Championship at Symphony Hall.


Marple

British Open Countdown: T minus 6

September 6 • 30 years ago there was a British Open victory that shock the banding world.


numbers

Academics look to banding to provide expert analysis

September 6 • The rather dry academic world of Research Excellence Framework analysis has looked at brass band contesting for potential insight...


Dizzy

Dizzy Brasscals set for night club launch in Manchester

September 6 • The award winning events ensemble is headlining a new night club venture close to its spiritual musical home — with plenty of bangers for people to sing-along to.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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