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4BR Round Table Talk: Part 2
April 18, 2020
Part 2 of 4BR's discussion on the question of restructuring contesting in the UK based on quality and not quantity. The panel of Sandy Smith, Simon Gresswell and Paul Fisher come up with their thoughts on an answer...
Digital baton work as Withington Conducting School goes on-line
April 18, 2020
Allan Withington has taken his popular Conducting School on-line — with the usual mic of innovation and intensity now brought straight into your home to improve your baton work.
4BR Round Table Talk: Part 1
April 17, 2020
First part of a new round table discussion feature about the major topics of the moment — starting with contesting based on quality and not quantity...
5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray No 3
April 17, 2020
Yamaha Artist Russell Gray delivers another mini conducting masterclass to add to your expertise at right and left hand independent movement.
Get creative and win a brilliant pro-level Yamaha instrument
April 17, 2020
There has already been a fantastic response to the competition to win a professional level instrument from Yamaha and Band Supplies
Coalburn success celebrated
April 17, 2020
The 2019 and early 2020 season success of all elements of the Coalburn Band organisation has been celebrated (prior to the lockdown or course!)
New online initiative to help teachers and musicians
April 17, 2020
A new initiative run by bandsman has been started to help self employed music teachers and tutors.
The entertainment and thanks keep coming during lockdown...
April 17, 2020
Eccles, Brighouse, Foden's, Cory, Bearpark & Esh, Lion City Brass and Brass Band OberOsterreich have all done their bit to keep putting smiles on faces during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown across the globe...
Geneva adds Dan Thomas to star line-up
April 16, 2020
Black Dyke solo euphonium Dan Thomas becomes the latest Development & Performance Artist with the Geneva Group.
Thornton ready to welcome you to BBE online programme
April 16, 2020
David Thornton will leading a free on-line session on 'Finding the Music in a Melody and Developing the Expressive Tool Box' — so make sure you book in now.
Richard Marshall becomes Geneva's latest signing
April 15, 2020
The principal cornet of Black Dyke has become a Development & Performance Artist with the Geneva Group.
Fairey reflect on social isolation
April 15, 2020
The Stockport based band has been helping people reflect on their sense of hopefulness with their hymn tune contribution, whilst they also add to the player ranks.
5 minute masterclass with Glenn Van Looy
April 15, 2020
The Geneva Performance & Development Artist talks about getting motivated to practice and how to make sure you warm up properly to play, even for a little blow.
Clogs, Rain and Boris Johnson keep the banding world entertained
April 15, 2020
Some great self isolated brass band performances to enjoy from Haverhill, Fairlop and Whitburn as bands continue to keep us all entertained during the lockdown.
Sarah Groarke-Booth offers first steps to conducting
April 15, 2020
Conductor and adjudicator Sarah Groarke-Booth has used the lockdown to provide the first in series of conducting guides...
Kerwin keeping a focus on mental heath
April 15, 2020
Tabby Kerwin is keeping the issue of good mental health to the fore with a new regular podcast.
Repot & Result: 2020 IABCB On-line Solo Contest
April 15, 2020
Over 130 players entered the Irish Association of Brass and Concert Band's on-line solo competition recently — with some fantastic brass and percussion playing on show.
Report & Results: 2020 Online Salford Solo Contest
April 15, 2020
There is a Swiss champion of the first on-line solo international competition run by Salford University student Christopher Hall — as 75 players from around the world take part.
World Rankings — April update
April 14, 2020
The latest update of the Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com World Rankings sees considerable change throughout the table following the busy contest season.
4BR Easter Quiz: What's the link?
April 13, 2020
It's a bit late in the day, but see if you an come up with the link and tell us why to win a brace of great brass band CDs.
Get creative and win a brilliant pro-level Yamaha instrument
April 13, 2020
Yamaha has teamed up with Band Supplies to get the creative juices flowing in lockdown to win a top professional level instrument.
Let us entertain you...
April 13, 2020
Bands, ensembles and player groups are keeping everyone entertained during the current Coronavirus lockdown — from Wham and Game of Thrones to coconut dances and even the Life of Brian...
4BR Interview with Nicholas Garman
April 13, 2020
In the latest of the 4BR interviews with leading personalities around the banding world, we catch up with Nicholas Garman of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.
Farr links up with National Youth
April 11, 2020
Ray Farr has sent a message to the players of the National Youth Band of Great Britain — recalling happy memories of the past and hopefully to inspires new ones for the future.
Rothwell help celebrate Key worker support
April 11, 2020
The Rothwell Temperance Band has been doing it bit to help support the great work of front line care staff and key workers.
