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Coronavirus

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...


Miller

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.


Henning

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.


Cancelled

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.


ebba

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.


Ross Knight

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

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...


Floral Dance

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...


Strata

Smiles all round...

March 28, 2020
There was a time — not so long ago in fact — when brass bands had plenty to smile about...


Willebroek

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...


David Thornton

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.


Roberts Bakery

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...


Sanitiser

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.


Harriosn

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

Dutch Open closed...

March 28, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic causes the Dutch Open Championships to be cancelled.


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.


Russell Gray

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...


soak

4BR Shop: b# Instrument Soak

March 27, 2020
You can still get the opportunity to give your instrument a bit of tender loving care...


Registry

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.


Stevenage

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.


Silet brass

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

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.


mONEY

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.


Fodens

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.


Mike Lovatt

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...




Black Dyke

Black Dyke feature in Bradford cultural celebration

June 8 • The Queensbury Band has been featured in a BBC 'Travel Show' programme that celebrates the rejuvenation of Bradford as the 2025 UK City of Culture.


Elgar festival of brass

Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern

June 7 • There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern


Perth

Entries now open for Scottish Festival of Brass brace

June 7 • Bands can now enter the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield and Scottish Open sponsored by Besson.


Cambrian Brass

New band to be formed in Aberystwyth

June 7 • Cambrian Brass to provide a welcoming, inclusive home for players with the aim of competing at the Welsh Area in 2026.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • 2nd Trombone - come and join our amazing trombone section in Rushden Town Band. A varied engagement schedule as well as a tour every other year.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • B flat bass position for this fun-loving, 1st Section East Midlands band. Varied engagement schedule including a tour every other year.


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


Dr Brett Baker

BSc (Hons), ARCM, PG Dip
Marketing Lead, Denis Wick & Alliance Products; Artist at Michael Rath Instruments


               

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