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John Packer

Secret practice makes perfect with John Packer

February 26, 2014
If you want to make the most of the brilliant JP374 Sterling Euphonium any time and any place then John Packer has the perfect solution...


Bob Childs in action

Childs set for Aussie workshop

February 26, 2014
Dr Robert Childs will be leading a Conductors Workshop in Brisbane later this year.


Black Dyke

Ben and Gary to lead tasty Lower Brass Spotlight

February 26, 2014
Two leading lower brass stars from Black Dyke are to lead the way at Leeds Town Hall on March 23rd.


Marsden in action

Marsden open up on St Magnus

February 26, 2014
Marsden Silver open up just 24 hours before St Magnus assault at Bradford.


Strata Brass

Report & Results: 2014 NEMBBA Contest

February 26, 2014
Strata Brass head the pre-Area winners in Derbyshire


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

February 26, 2014
More music and chat from Frank at the BBC


Mallets

Centre Stage Percussion unveils stunning mallets

February 26, 2014
A brand new range of stunning marimba and vibraphone mallets have been unveiled by Centre Stage Percussion.


Narisa Hall

Bodmin open up at brand new bandroom

February 26, 2014
There is a double cause for celebration at Bodmin ahead of their Torquay appearance this year...


Wardle High School

Wardle cop a great experience

February 26, 2014
A rendition of the famous 'Policeman's Song' was made all the more authentic for the young players of Wardle Academy recently.


Cornets

Cry of the Monitors in Ashton

February 26, 2014
New arrivals have meant a cry or two of a different sort on banding nights in Ashton...


cornets

Death of Ken Nevin

February 26, 2014
The death has been reported of former Cheetham Hill bass player Ken Nevin.


Thoresby

Thoresby opt for Open University study on St Magnus

February 26, 2014
Midland challengers Thoresby Colliery will showcase their St Magnus preparations at the University of Nottingham.


Ken Worgan and Woodfalls

Woodfalls set for St Magnus opening

February 26, 2014
West of England challengers to open up with a sneak preview of their St Magnus challenge.


Alan Needham

Needham to battle cancer away from podium

February 26, 2014
Alan Needham's battle against cancer will continue away from the conducting podium.


Camborne little smashers

Runners & Riders ready for Torquay

February 25, 2014
77 bands will take to the starting line up in Torquay in the battle for qualification places for Cheltenham and London.


Richard Marshall

Marshall aid at Salford

February 25, 2014
Black Dyke principal cornet player provides students with invaluable expertise and assistance.


Midsomer players

Dusty donations required!

February 25, 2014
If you have an old instrument gathering dust on a shelf somewhere then there are youngsters at Midsomer Norton & Radstock desperate to get their hands on it.


Grimethorpe at the Nationals

Grimethorpe open up on St Magnus

February 25, 2014
If you want to find out how Grimey are doing on St Magnus, now's your chance — but be early!


Bodmin at Cheltenham

New bone found in Bodmin

February 25, 2014
The Bodmin Band welcomes a brand new bass trombone player ahead of their Second Section challenge in Torquay.


Oulton Park

Interview with the Huddersfield Marathon Band at the finish!

February 23, 2014
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Mike Lomas and Tim Hewitt after the Huddersfield Marathon Band finish the 13 mile course at Oulton Park


Marathon runners

The three quarter distance is reached!

February 23, 2014
We catch up with the Huddersfield Marathon Band at the three quarter race distance at Oulton Park..


Marathon Band

One third distance with the Huddersfield Marathon Band

February 23, 2014
We catch up with the Huddersfield Marathon Band at one third race distance...


Marathon Band Oulton Park

4BR meets the Huddersfield Marathon Band

February 23, 2014
4BR meets up with the players of the Huddersfield Marathon Band


Success

Euro boost for 1st Old Boys with solo and ensemble success

February 23, 2014
There was a timely contesting boost of confidence for 1st Old Boys players young and not so young recently...


Alan Fernie

Fernie drops in for Spanish lessons

February 23, 2014
Composer Alan Fernie has made two welcome trips to give extra insight into his Area test piece.




uk fORUM

Endorsement and reservations from UKLBF to automatic National invitations

August 13 • The UK Leading Bands Forum has welcomed the return of the four band automatic invitation to Albert Hall Final — but with pointed reservations.


Presto

Make a presto decision to add to your recording collection...

August 13 • There are six more, new and classic CDs and downloads to consider as you build your brass collection through a new partnership between 4BR and Presto Music.


Star Crossed lovers

Fewer than 100 premium tickets left for British Open

August 13 • If you want to to snap up a ticket for the Stalls or Upper Circle for this year's British Open, then make sure you don't miss out.


Gregson

Gregson's Choice on National eve

August 13 • You can still grab a seat for the chance to hear an evening of great Edward Gregson music on the eve of the Albert Hall National Final from the ISB and Ian Bousfield.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Wetherby & District Silver Band

August 14 • We have a back row cornet and horn seat available in our friendly, top end of third section band. Although we take our music seriously we also try to have as much fun as possible in the process! We rehearse Monday and Friday evenings 8-9:45pm in Wetherby


Epping Forest Band

August 11 • Epping Forest Band have a vacancy for a solo horn player.. We are a friendly social 3rd section band with a variety of concerts throughout the year.. We have our own band hut and are within easy distance of the M11 and the central line.


Ilkeston Brass

August 9 • Ilkeston Brass need a new MD! We are a 4th section band based in SE Derbyshire with a strong community presence. We have empty seats in the cornet section but a core of committed players fighting to keep the band going.


Nicholas B. Hudson

FTCL LGSMD (Hons)
Musician | Trombonist | Educator


               

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