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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.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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