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Youth Brass 2000

Youth Brass 2000 gains percussive support

June 05, 2018
The newly crowned European Youth Champion will gain support from Centre Stage Percussion over the next three years.


Symphonic

Welsh women look for Procession support

June 05, 2018
Symphonic Brass Wales will be providing the musical accompaniment to the celebration of Women's Suffrage in Cardiff this weekend — and you can play a part too...


Stalham

Stalham entertains the fringe crowds

June 05, 2018
Stalham Brass Band has been entertaining the crowds at the popular Fringe Festival in North Norfolk.


Radio

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

June 05, 2018
More brass band music from the heartland of Yorkshire with Chris Helme.


bUGLE

Bugle goes a little Dutch

June 05, 2018
The famous West of England Bandsmen's Festival in Cornwall will welcome visitors and bands from all parts of the globe this weekend.


Darrol Barry

Death of Darrol Barry

June 05, 2018
The death has been announced of the composer Darrol Barry


Carlton Main

Report & Result: 2018 French Open

June 04, 2018
Carlton Main Frickley claims the French Open title in Amboise with section awards going to Brass Band Panta Rhei, Brass Band de la Gorgue, Regent Community Brass and Brass Band du CRR de Tours.


Reg Vardy

Reg Vardy final regional appeal fails

June 04, 2018
An independent Appeals Panel has rejected Reg Vardy's final appeal against the decision to disqualify them from the 2018 North of England Regional Championship.


Sheona White

Sheona White leaves Brighouse & Rastrick

June 04, 2018
The tenor horn star leaves the National Champion as she embarks on new projects.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke inspire with cinematic vision

June 04, 2018
A record breaking Black Dyke Festival event at Leeds Town Hall is topped off with a foundation rumbling world premiere of a new work by composer Philip Wilby.


cORY

Wainwright's 'Spirit' claims Cory composition award

June 02, 2018
Andrew Wainwright's, 'The Spirit of St Louis' — celebrating the first trans-Atlantic flight by Charles Lindbergh in 1927 wins the RWCMD Cory Composition Prize.


Andrew Craze

Crazey times end at City of Norwich

June 02, 2018
Andrew Craze has resigned from his role as MD at City of Norwich Band with immediate effect.


David Childs

Interview with David Childs

June 02, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to David Childs about his latest American appointment and on working on Edward Gregson's new Euphonium Concerto — written for him.


Santa Cluas

Christmas comes early at Eagley

June 02, 2018
The Eagley Band should be full of Christmas spirit this month as they prepare to record their first festive themed CD...


Conducting hands

New MD at Crosskeys

June 02, 2018
Cory euph star Sion Jones has taken over the conducting duties at Crosskeys Sliver Band


Lynbgy

Report & Result: 2018 Aalborg Festival

June 02, 2018
Lyngby-Taarbaek Band retain their entertainment title as they look towards future National success, whilst there are section awards for Oster Brass, Aalborg Postorkester and Brovst Pigegarde.


BrassPass

Major changes as BrassPass.tv comes under new ownership

June 01, 2018
BrassPass.tv comes under new ownership as Centre Stage Group acquires IBB Media Ltd.


All Brass Radio

Radio: All Brass Radio

June 01, 2018
More great music from across the pond and the fantastic Mr Fox...


Band Supplies

Band Supplies head to Leeds for Black Dyke Festival

June 01, 2018
Band Supplies will be on hand at the Black Dyke Festival on Sunday to help learners to super stars with their musical needs...


Tovey

Canadian gratitude for Tovey legacy as conductor prepares to leave the Vancouver stage

June 01, 2018
The final chord of Bramwell Tovey's 18 year tenure as Music Director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has been met with a widespread outpouring of gratitude by performers, supporters, composers and arts correspondents alike...


Tredegar

Interview with Edward Gregson

May 31, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Edward Gregson about his new Euphonium Concerto written for David Childs.


Nicholas Garman

Garman takes the helm at Medway

May 31, 2018
Nicholas Garman takes over the helm from Melvin White at Medway Band


tuba

Tuba bargain to be grabbed at John Packer

May 31, 2018
There is a fantastic second hand Besson Sovereign 982 EEb tuba to be nabbed at John Packer. So be quick.


David Trevor Shutt

New President at Elland

May 31, 2018
David Trevor Shutt — Baron Shutt of Greetland, OBE, PC has become the new President of the Elland Silver Band organisation.


Carlton Main

Carlton Main looks to the future with new signings

May 31, 2018
Two talented young cornet players have joined the Yorkshire band as they look towards the future — starting at the French Open this weekend.




Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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