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Brexit

Gregson marks Brexit with final chord

January 31, 2020
The composer who heralded the UKs entry into Europe with music has also marked its departure in the same way...


rugby

4BR Quiz: Six Nations brain tickler

January 31, 2020
Link up your knowledge of brass bands and rugby union to get your hands on six cracking CDs.


Brown

Leyland appoint student baritone lead

January 31, 2020
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire student Bethan Brown has become the new principal baritone at Leyland Band.


Oxford

Area preparations under Oxfordshire spotlight

January 31, 2020
There will be 34 bands taking the opportunity to showcase their Area preparations at the forthcoming Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association contest.


Arnold

4BR Shop: Arnold & Sons Trombone 6 1/2 mouthpiece

January 31, 2020
A fantastic tenor trombone mouthpiece at a fantastic price...


Stevange

London & Southern Counties Area line-ups announced

January 31, 2020
There will be a busy weekend of action in Stevenage in March as bands look to book their place at the Albert Hall and Cheltenham.


Bugle

Bugle signals call to trans-Atlantic arms

January 31, 2020
The famous West of England Bandsmans Festival is open for entries who wish to claim the silverware on offer in Cornwall — including the first band from the USA.


Consett

The next generation of Consett goers

January 31, 2020
The Geneva Group helps inspire yet more children to take up brass banding in County Durham area.


Mead

Kremlin connection for Mead

January 29, 2020
Steven Mead will head to Russia this week to perform in St Petersburg and Moscow — with the promise of trip to the heart of Putin's power...


Glokc

4BR Shop: Majestic Concert Glock

January 28, 2020
A Majestic glockenspiel at a majestic price saving from Band Supplies....


Ray Farr

Easington announces new conducting team for contest assaults

January 28, 2020
Daniel Brooks and Ray Farr will spearhead the Area and Spring Festival challenges of Easington Colliery Band


Sheppard

New role for Sheppard at GUS

January 28, 2020
The GUS Band has strengthened its musical connection to composer Mike Sheppard.


Newhall Band

Newhall looks forward to exciting 2020

January 28, 2020
The Newhall Band has come through a difficult period to emerge with renewed confidence for the year ahead.


lefreque

4BR Shop: 33mm lefreQue harmonic bridge plates (red brass)

January 28, 2020
The Euphonium Store provides the ideal products to keep improving your sound...


Hallas

Hallas reaches final chord with Emley

January 28, 2020
After 17 years together, Garry Hallas will conduct the Emley Band for the last time on a contest stage at the forthcoming Yorkshire Regional Championships.


rADIO

Radio: Sounds of Brass

January 28, 2020
Trombones are to the fore this week with Philip Hunt.


Crofton

Report & Results: 2020 Brass in the Wire and British Open Youth

January 27, 2020
Crofton Silver lead the way in Warrington as Longridge, BD1 Brass, Thornton Cleveleys, Goldborne and Youth Brass 2000 get an early season contest boost of confidence.


festival

Critical acclaim telegraphs RNCM Festival success

January 27, 2020
The 2020 RNCM Brass Band Festival has gained widespread critical acclaim — something Artistic Director Paul Hindmarsh has spoken of with pride.


Todmodern

Future looks brighter for rare community bandstand

January 24, 2020
An Edwardian bandstand in Todmorden could once again become a hub of community music making thanks to the commitment and dedication of a local support group.


Care

4BR Shop: Band Supplies Care Kits

January 24, 2020
Great little care kits for cornet, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and even French horn...


SBBA

SBBA AGM forms part of Learning Festival Day in Falkirk this weekend.

January 24, 2020
The Scottish Brass Band Association enters its 125th year with more to learn as well as celebrate this weekend...


rncm

RNCM Festival set to showcase artistic talents

January 23, 2020
The RNCM Brass Band Festival — packed with world class talent, music and discussions will take place this weekend.


noe

North of England judges announced

January 23, 2020
The panel of judges who will make the all important National Final qualification decisions in Durham has been announced.


Rosetti

4BR Shop: Rosetti Series 5 Eb alto trombone

January 23, 2020
A great little instrument ideal for the early leaner or a more experienced performer with a niche to fill...


Hands

The Price is right at Tewkesbury

January 23, 2020
Andrea Price becomes the new Musical Director at Tewkesbury Town Band.




podcast

Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1

March 26 • Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)

March 26 • A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.


Guildhall

Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open

March 26 • If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...


Tine Thing Helseth

Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth

March 26 • The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 26 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Octet

Friday 27 March • Oompah Brass XXL. Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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