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Camborne

New addition to Camborne ranks

December 18, 2016
There is a new face on the euph and baritone section at Camborne.


Tom Griffin

Griffin to take flight with Phoenix Brass Crewkerne

December 18, 2016
Phoenix Brass Crewkerne has a new Musical Director.


University of Salford

Musical technology puts students at cutting edge

December 18, 2016
An innovative agreement sees University of Salford students given a great opportunity to use new music technology with the help of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.


On AIR

World of Brass Radio celebrates 10th anniversary

December 18, 2016
John Maines has been bringing brass band joy to the world for 10 years this Christmas...


Shirebrook winners

Shirebrook Council continues to invest in brass banding

December 17, 2016
Shirebrook Town Council will continue to invest in the banding movement with news that its popular Entertainment contest and Sunday concerts will take place again in 2017.


Beaumaris

Beaumaris set a tight squeeze record

December 17, 2016
The Beaumaris Band organisation recently packed a concert stage with 168 of their own players as they look towards returns at home and abroad in 2017.


Sheffield City Hall

Black Dyke to connect with iPad generation

December 16, 2016
Black Dyke will connect with the iPad generation thanks to the remarkable work of artist Mik Godley and an innovative community arts project in Derbyshire.


Mark Harrison

Harrison takes Golborne lead

December 16, 2016
The well known trumpet star Mark Harrison takes on the Musical Director role at Golborne Band.


Stalybridge

New changes for Stalybridge Old

December 16, 2016
The Stalybridge Old Band has brought in a number of new back room changes as they prepare for 2017.


Angela Westacott

Tylorstown end emotional year on a high

December 16, 2016
The Tylorstown Band has ended an emotional year on a high after becoming joint Welsh League champion.


Bradwell Silver

Bradwell enjoy an early principal Christmas present

December 16, 2016
Bradwell Silver gain a new principal cornet player for Christmas.


Obiuraries

Generous legacy will recall long serving official

December 16, 2016
The generosity of the late Donald Palmer will enable brass band supporters to enjoy free tickets to a major concert next year in Norwich.


Court

Flowers Band issue Downie case statement

December 14, 2016
The Flowers Band issue a public statement concerning the legal case of former Band Manager and percussionist Lee Downie.


Festivo

Guards Brass enjoy a Titch of Windsor Festivo

December 13, 2016
Guards Brass from the Bands of the Household Division has just played to a very select audience at a very select venue...


Royal Regiment of Wales

Trans-Tasman first for New Zealanders

December 13, 2016
The Band of the Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery recently crossed the Tasman Sea to perform in Melbourne for Armistice Day.


unibrass

UniBrass play for brass for Christmas

December 13, 2016
The hard working students behind the great UniBrass Championships are looking to raise money for the event the hard but traditional way this Christmas — and you can help too....


Phoenix winners

Boorer leaves Crewkerne with promotion outlook

December 13, 2016
David Boorer will leave his role as MD of Phoenix Brass (Crewkerne) with the West of England band looking forward to life in the Second Section in 2017.


Lions Youth Brass

Report & Results: 2016 Lions Youth Slow Melody

December 13, 2016
There was plenty of amazing young talent on show in Sandbach recently — including a couple of welcome visitors from south Wales...


New signings

Cubbington arrivals ahead of exciting promotion

December 13, 2016
Cubbington Silver Band announce a raft of new signings as they prepare for an exciting life in the Third Section in 2017.


RNCM

New appointments at RNCM

December 13, 2016
The Royal Northern College of Music has announced the appointment of a new Head of Music Education and Assistant Head of Music Education (PGCE).


Brass at the Guild Halll

Brass at the Guild and British Open Youth closing dates loom

December 13, 2016
If you want to make an early season contest mark in 2017, then make sure you get your entry form in for Brass at the Guild and the British Open Youth Championships in Preston.


Gloucetershire Crown Court

Former Band Manager pleads guilty to child pornography and voyeurism charges

December 12, 2016
The former percussionist and Band Manager of the Flowers Band has pleaded guilty to child pornography and voyeurism charges.


Dr. Taylor Hughey

Taylor made for Brass for Africa Fellowship role

December 12, 2016
Trombonist, teacher and journalist Dr. Taylor Hughey has been appointed to the Brass for Africa Brass Development Fellowship role — to start work in Uganda in January.


BBW Magazine

Latest issue of Brass Band World magazine out now

December 12, 2016
The latest issue of Brass Band World magazine is out now — and in plenty of time for Christmas...


Hitchin Band

Hitchin enjoy 150th anniversary celebrations

December 11, 2016
Its been a wonderful year of celebration for the Hitchin Band as they enjoy a fantastic 150th birthday.




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


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.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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