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mercer

Foden's make official Mercer & Barker link

November 13, 2021
The National Champion has announced its partnership with mouthpiece maker Mercer & Barker.


Abertllery

Guardian feature for Abertillery 50th anniversary

November 13, 2021
A new work from the pen of Philip Harper will be featured as part of Welsh band's 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend.


Ian Craddock

Death of Ian Craddock

November 13, 2021
The death has been announced of the former Yorkshire Imperial Metals euphonium player Ian Craddock.


Taff Vale

Blow to Welsh banding as Taff Vale plays final chord

November 13, 2021
Problems associated with the Covid-19 break from banding prove too much for triple Welsh champion, as they close their competitive doors.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke history in demand

November 13, 2021
David Hirst's history of the famous Queensbury band in the Victorian era has found worldwide Pondasher appeal.


Rex Richardson

4BR Friday Interview with Rex Richardson

November 12, 2021
We catch up with the American trumpet star looking forward to connecting to the brass band world again...


bOLSOVER

Holland and Harper to lead full house Summer Schools

November 11, 2021
Paul Holland and Philip Harper have attracted full house interest from across the globe for the Elgar International Brass Band Summer School Courses to be held at Malvern College in 2022 and 2023.


Mead

Mead takes opportunity to head stateside

November 10, 2021
Steven Mead was one of the first passengers out of the UK to renew musical links in the USA.


Tong

Global Prestige for Tongwynlais Academy

November 10, 2021
The excellence of the Tongwynlais Music Academy is regonised with a Welsh Prestige Award.


Tredeagr

Busy time for Tredegar as they use Sage advice

November 10, 2021
The Welsh champion has been busy of late but won't be losing experience as they look forward to more exciting projects.


Thomas Ruedi

Ruedi inspires German low brass performers

November 10, 2021
Swiss euphonium star Thomas Ruedi leads the return of the special Jenaer Blechblaser Seminar series in Germany


odbba

ODBBA own choice contest set to return in 2022

November 10, 2021
The popular Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association own choice contest will return in February.


Cory

Cory relaunch Composer Competition

November 10, 2021
The RWCMD & Cory Composition Competition has been relaunched for 2022.


Bob

Death of Bob Bates

November 10, 2021
The death has been announced of Bob Bates.


Prophet

Boarshurst to gain Prophet experience

November 10, 2021
Jamie Prophet is the new Musical Director at Boarshurst Silver Band.


Tim Oldroyd

Oldroyd reunited with North Skelton

November 10, 2021
Tim Oldroyd has renewed his musical link to the North Skelton Band.


GUS BAND

GUS thank departing soprano star

November 10, 2021
The GUS Band has thanked their sop star Jack Wilson who looks forward to a new musical chapter in his career.


bic

Enjoy the best of the best at Brass in Concert

November 09, 2021
If you can't make it to Gateshead then all you have to do is tune in, sit back and relax — and its all there for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home...


East Anglia

Cory players lead the Andante and Allegro pace of progress

November 08, 2021
Players from the world's number 1 ranked band have been using their experience to inspire players from the East Anglia Brass Band Association.


Still

A celebration of diverse composer talent...

November 08, 2021
We talk to Dr Robert Childs about a concert celebrating the rich diversity of compositional talent that the RWCM&D Brass Band will be exploring under his baton this week.


Borders

Report & Result: 2021 Borders Entertainment Contest

November 08, 2021
Success for Irvine & Dreghorn as Scottish banding returns in fine style at the Borders Entertainment Contest.


Sidis

Report & Results: 2021 Siddis Brass

November 06, 2021
Manger claims Siddis title with a Purcell dream of a performance, with division titles going to Sola Brass Band, Tysnes Musikklag, KOS — Krohnengen Old Stars and Norheimsund Musikklag.


Greenfoield

Double celebrations at Greenfield for Whit Friday and Autumn

November 06, 2021
The 100th anniversary of the Whit Friday contest at Greenfield will be marked by a double contest treat this year.


Elgar

Elgar volumes added to wobplay.com platform

November 06, 2021
Two seminal recordings of the music of Edward Elgar have been added to the Wobplay.com recording platform.


Mercer and Baker

Mercer & Barker look to make American mark

November 06, 2021
The mouthpiece makers are looking to make an impression on the competitive American market place with their new partnership connection.




Besson

4BR Christmas Quiz

December 26 • How good is your brass band knowledge? Good enough to win a cornet and goodies for a young player?


Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Dobcross Silver Band

December 29 • We are accepting applications for a 2nd BARITONE PLAYER after the Area contest in March.. As current NW Area 3rd Section Champions and 2025 National Champions we start our journey in the 2nd Section in 2026! Come and join our great Euph/Bari section!


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Darren R. Hawken

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


               

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