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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.




gRETHE tONHEIM

2024 4BR Special Award

December 25 • The award this year goes to Grethe W Tonheim, who continues to inspire with her playing, teaching and musicianship


Band of the Year

2024 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • So many great bands on top form during the year, but these were the three that stood out for our panel.


Conductor of the Year

2024 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • These were the top three MDs who created the performances to savour in the past year for our panel.


pLAYER

2024 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So many great individual performers on show this year, but this trio were exceptional.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Croy Silver Band

December 27 • As we build on our 3rd Place at Cheltenham and head into the 2nd Section for 2025, Croy Silver Band has contest vacancies on Cornet, E-flat Bass and Percussion, but also welcomes enquiries for any section of the band.


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

December 24 • Solo Baritone Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line up building towards the NEMBBA and area contests. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill the few remaining seats.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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