News / 2020
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Llwydcoed's Prayer answered
May 19, 2020
Welsh band's 'Little Prayer' request met with wonderful response by its creator Dame Evelyn Glennie.
Geneva welcomes McCann to development and performance role
May 18, 2020
The legendary cornet player joins the Geneva Group as a Development Consultant & Performance Artist.
Kapitol Promotions issues National Finals statement
May 18, 2020
Organisers will make final decision in July to whether or not Cheltenham and Albert Hall events will take place.
Cory to take lead on indoor unity
May 17, 2020
The world's number 1 ranked band will be leading the way once again with their latest musical call for unity...
Report & Results: 2020 Brass Band Willebroek on-line solo contest
May 17, 2020
Over 60 players took part in the first on-line competition run by Belgian champion Brass Band Willebroek.
'Brand' new mouthpieces set to make a mark
May 17, 2020
New Swiss designed and produced plastic mouthpieces made of a harmless plastic compound are set to make their mark on the banding world.
Wantage launch Virtual Youth Solo Competition
May 17, 2020
If you want to make a musical impression around the world, then why not enter the Wantage solo contest and showcase your playing talents.
The lockdown entertainers...
May 17, 2020
More bands, ensembles and players have been providing lockdown social media music making around the world...
Death of William Bruton
May 17, 2020
The death has been announced of stalwart Nailsworth Silver Band member William Bruton.
5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray No 4
May 17, 2020
Yamaha Artist Russell Gray delivers another mini conducting masterclass — this time about simplifying and clarifying your beating patterns with the baton in your hand...
Parliamentary congratulations for NHS band initiative
May 16, 2020
The superb NHS Workers Brass Band that went the extra 500 miles to say thank you has been congratulated by the Scottish Parliament.
Interview with Ian Porthouse
May 16, 2020
4BR talks to the Tredegar MD following the announcement that he will be the recipient of the 2020 Iles Medal.
Van Looy looks for his hit list of players...
May 16, 2020
Euphonium star Glenn Van Looy launches new initiative to help players achieve performance goals...
RNCM announces new Chair of Governors
May 16, 2020
Leading business figure Ravi Gupta will become the new Chair of Governors at the Royal Northern College of Music in January 2021.
BBE emphasises no restart to banding rehearsal activity
May 14, 2020
Brass Bands England reinforces government guidance that there is no current suggestion that rehearsal activity should restart.
Eikanger starts gradual return to rehearsal activity
May 14, 2020
The relaxation of Covid-19 regulations in Norway enables Eikanger-Bjørsvik to take careful steps to return to a calibrated rehearsal regime.
Music helps bring support to end of life compassion
May 14, 2020
A partnership between poet Ian McMillan, folk singer Josie Duncan and the Scottish Brass Ensemble from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra is supporting the wonderful work of the Swan Team that brings comfort and compassion to end of life care.
Big screen fun with the Fisher man...
May 14, 2020
Paul Fisher will be capturing the attention of youngsters with his latest 'Learning Through Music' video with a trip to the movies...
Crompton strengthens artistic link to Foden's
May 14, 2020
One of the UKs leading arts funding professionals has become a Vice President of the Foden's Band.
More great self isolation entertainment, thanks and commemorations...
May 14, 2020
The banding world is still keeping itself busy in these times of self isolation — with some wonderful efforts from around the globe to enjoy...
5 minute masterclass with David Thornton
May 14, 2020
The Sterling Instruments euphonium star explains how to get to grips and master the art of double tonguing...
Porthouse and Tovey to receive Iles and Mortimer Medals
May 13, 2020
Ian Porthouse and Bramwell Tovey are the recipients of the 2020 Iles and Mortimer Medals from the Worshipful Company of Musicians.
Inspirational trumpet star gives Hope to thousands
May 13, 2020
4BR has been speaking to professional musician and film writer Chris Haigh about a very special project that he is involved with in the United States — about the inspirational trumpet player Ryan Anthony. .
Blackley pride at VE Day role
May 13, 2020
The Blackley Band was able to play a central role in the recent VE Day celebrations in Manchester — despite the restrictions imposed by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Get ready to arrange a date with Philip Harper...
May 13, 2020
The Cory MD will be leading the latest Brass Bands England on-line development session this Thursday evening on the art of arranging — so make it a date..
