News / 2021
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Musical boost for World Rejoicing bands
April 27, 2021
The score and parts for competing bands will be made available from May 1st.
This is not the Civil Service — we're creating art...
April 27, 2021
Row over Phantom of the Opera musician job losses set to continue as producer reportedly says creating art doesn't ensure ad infinitum job security.
Academy honour for Adoo
April 27, 2021
The inspirational trumpet player and musician Clarence Adoo is to become an Honorary Fellow (Hon FRAM) of the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Elland gain extra Canon fire power
April 27, 2021
The Reverend Canon Hilary Barber has become the Yorkshire band's President and potential new tuba star...
Let the cornet sound...
April 27, 2021
Cornet player Laura Conway is captured by photographer Lorne Campbell in a wonderful image after winning her section at the recent Yorkshire Open Slow Melody Contest.
4BR Monday Interview with Tine Thing Helseth
April 26, 2021
4BR talks to the Norwegian trumpet star as she looks forward to the release of 'Magical Memories for Trumpet and Organ' — her first CD since 2013 — and one inspired in part to listening to her mother play when she was a child...
Blue Forest brought to life by Jenkins
April 26, 2021
Composer Dan Jenkins has brought to life the atmosphere of a remote forest in the north of Scotland with his latest work for brass band.
Get ready for the Euros
April 26, 2021
There will be a great free weekend of European Championship inspired entertainment to enjoy next month — including the results of the battle to find the public's favourite set-work and own-choice performances.
Vos relinquishes baton to return to ranks at Schoonhoven
April 25, 2021
Robbert Vos has stepped down as Musical Director at Dutch National Champion Brass Band Schoonhoven, but will remain as its solo euphonium.
Report & Results: 2021 Fife Brass Band Festival
April 25, 2021
Whitburn Band adds yet more virtual silverware to its trophy cabinet with its latest on-line success.
4BR Emerging Player Profile: Micah Dominic Parsons
April 24, 2021
In the second of a new series 4BR features interviews with some of the new faces making their mark in the banding movement around the world.
4BR Friday Interview with Erik Janssen
April 23, 2021
4BR catches up with the well known Dutch conductor to find out more about what he has been up to over the past few months — from working with three wind bands and the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra to a Yamaha led band initiative and more.
National Youth Band launches bursary fund raising initiative
April 23, 2021
The National Youth Band of Great Britain looks to raise £6,000 to enable 10 talented young players attend this summer's Children and Youth courses.
Besson Fridays at Home: Episode 19
April 23, 2021
Phil, Roger and Steve are joined by the European heavyweights of euph star Bastien Baumet and tuba virtuoso Roland Szentpali.
BRITS to test the way towards audience safety
April 23, 2021
The high profile awards ceremony is being used as part of the Government's pilot test scheme to gain evidence towards a return to live events.
Fife Festival set for on-line entertainment
April 23, 2021
12 bands will provide the online entertainment this weekend at the Fife Brass Band Festival.
Brighouse Hymn Tune contest cancelled
April 23, 2021
Covid-19 restrictions sees the Brighouse & District Lions March & Hymn Tune Contest cancelled.
Welsh invited to opening of the box...
April 22, 2021
Brass Bands Wales has linked up with the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators for an evening workshop looking at all aspects of the judging process.
4BR Thursday Interview with Mark Wilkinson
April 22, 2021
4BR talks to Foden's Band Manager Mark Wilkinson to find out more about the worldwide response to their forthcoming online Whit Friday contest weekend and their plans to safeguard their musical future and recall their past.
4BR Wednesday Interview with Patrick Ottiger
April 21, 2021
4BR catches up with the Yamaha professional trumpet star and inspirational conductor of the BML Talents Band in Switzerland to find out more about musical life, Jerusalema dance moves and contesting promotion...
Swiss soloists respond in number
April 21, 2021
Over 350 players and 32 quartets entered the online Swiss Solo and Quartet Championships this year — with the finals set to take place in Berne in May.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Michael Bach
April 20, 2021
4BR talks to the well known conductor about the first steps back to post Covid-19 musical normality in his country and his hopes that Swiss banding can hopefully 'Rejoice' at the National Championships later in the year.
SBBA launches newsletter
April 20, 2021
The Scottish Brass Band Association has launched a newsletter to get its message direct to bands.
Brass returns to the playgrounds in Bradford
April 20, 2021
The sound of brass has been heard in the Bradford area once more as Covid-19 relaxations brings back face to face peripatetic teaching.
Foden's add publishing arm to musical portfolio
April 20, 2021
Foden's Band Publishing will see the North West Area champion promote and develop their own stable of in-house composers.
