News / 2020
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NHS players go an extra 500 miles
April 01, 2020
A team of brilliant NHS workers have been inspired to keep their lips in trim during the Coronavirus pandemic — and its guaranteed to keep us smiling...
4BR Quiz: A little trombone tickler...
April 01, 2020
Thanks to our friends at Band Supplies you can get now get the chance to win a fantastic Rosetti Series 5 alto trombone.
New top man at Eikanger
March 31, 2020
Henning Anundsen returns to the principal cornet seat at Eikanger as Stanley Westh prepares to return to Denmark.
NEDDC Festival of Brass cancelled
March 31, 2020
The popular North East Derbyshire District Council Festival of Brass is the latest contest to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Performance embargo placed on 2020 European test-pieces
March 31, 2020
Agreement has been reached to place a performance and recording embargo on the 2020 European Championships test-pieces by Philip Sparke and Vaida Beinariene.
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5 minute masterclass with Ross Knight
March 31, 2020
The Yamaha tuba artist Ross Knight offers invaluable tips about approaching scale work in different forms...
Porthouse Pointers No 1
March 29, 2020
Ian and Harry Porthouse offer up some home practice tips now that players have some time on their hands...
Brighouse brings the Floral Dance into your living room...
March 29, 2020
The famous West Riding band has been doing its bit of social media outreach work with a great new take on its most famous concert encore...
Smiles all round...
March 28, 2020
There was a time — not so long ago in fact — when brass bands had plenty to smile about...
You'll Never Walk Alone...
March 28, 2020
Belgian champion Brass Band Willebroek pays a musical tribute to health and care workers all over the banding world...
Thornton's daily tips... No 2
March 28, 2020
David Thornton is providing 4BR with some daily tips to help players with their playing during the enforced period of self distancing and home isolation.
Making sure practice is safe — the PLC way...
March 28, 2020
Paul Lovatt Cooper made sure the players of Roberts Bakery Band were safely kept in practice...
4BR Shop: Play it Safe sanitiser spray
March 28, 2020
A safe sanitiser from those clever bods that can be used on mouthpiece, leadpipes hands and hard surfaces.
Sam keeps students in-line on-line
March 28, 2020
Elland Silver Youth Band MD Sam Harrison is making sure her players and pupils are inspired to keep practising by virtual lessons.
Dutch Open closed...
March 28, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic causes the Dutch Open Championships to be cancelled.
East Anglian BBA events cancelled
March 28, 2020
The popular EABBA Solo & Quartet contest and concert to be given by Leyland Band has fallen to the Coronavirus pandemic.
5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray
March 27, 2020
One of the best conductors in the banding world gives few tips on passive and active beating techniques...
4BR Shop: b# Instrument Soak
March 27, 2020
You can still get the opportunity to give your instrument a bit of tender loving care...
Brass Band Players Registry changes working arrangements
March 27, 2020
You can still make sure your registration details are up to date even though the BBP Registry has been hit by the Coronavirus pandemic.
London & Southern Counties announce Area outcomes
March 26, 2020
No new contest or representation at National Finals if they take place, as L&SC Regional Committee reveals decisions after contest cancellation.
4BR Quiz: Win something quiet...
March 26, 2020
Thanks to our friends at Band Supplies you can get your hands on a brilliant Yamaha Silent Brass cornet/trumpet mute if you can get the answer right to our little quiz...
Thornton's daily tips... No 1
March 26, 2020
David Thornton is providing 4BR with some daily tips to help players with their playing during the enforced period of self distancing and home isolation.
Emergency package of funding launched by Arts Council England
March 26, 2020
Arts Council England announces package of help to theatres, galleries, museums and artists.
Foden's vow to keep reducing social isolation
March 26, 2020
The successful initiative that helps socially isolated people will restart — but only when the official all clear from the Coronavirus is given.
5 minute masterclass with Mike Lovatt
March 25, 2020
One of the world's leading trumpet stars gives a special 4BR masterclass — so why not get in touch with him for some extra tips too...
