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Tormod Flaten

Flaten takes baton at Kleppe

October 18, 2023
Tormod Flaten becomes the new Musical Director of Kleppe Musikklag in Norway.


Welsh Open

Welsh Open seeks lucky 13

October 18, 2023
There are just 13 places up for grabs to try and claim the Welsh Open Entertainment title in Newport early next year and perhaps head to Blackpool too...


Morgan Marston

Friary add to horn line-up

October 18, 2023
Friary Brass has welcomed Morgan Marston to their horn section as they continue to add to their playing ranks.


Wantage

New trio at Wantage

October 18, 2023
The Wantage Band has added a new flugel, tuba and percussionist to its ranks ahead of a busy Autumn and festive season.


Broxburn

New baton lead at Broxburn

October 18, 2023
Jim Bone becomes the new Resident Musical Director at Broxburn & Livingston Band and will work with Andrew Duncan as they look forward to the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge contest.


BBCA

Brass Band Conductors' Association heads to Wychavon

October 18, 2023
If you want to find out more about the work of the Brass Band Conductors' Association then you can at the forthcoming Wychavon Festival of Brass.


Derwent Brass

Green credentials see Derwent claim Making Music Award

October 18, 2023
The meaningful commitment made by Derwent Brass to improving their environmental sustainability has seen them presented with a Making Music Award.


Sunday Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand 15th October

October 16, 2023
Chris Helme returns with plenty of fantastic brass band music to enjoy.


Jamie Fletcher

Interview with Jamie Fletcher

October 16, 2023
4BR speaks to the award winning theatre director about the BBE 'Elevate' project that will see the Freckleton Band work with Jamie on a drag cabaret 'creative extravaganza'.


Brabbins

Brabbins resigns as Music Director of English National Opera

October 15, 2023
Martyn Brabbins has announced that he has resigned from his role with ENO in response to its proposed cuts to its orchestra.


BBIS

Brass Band Insurance Services makes transfer

October 14, 2023
Brass Band Insurance Services has transferred to become part of Adler Fairways Insurance Brokers Limited.


Men and Mountains

Preview dates for Men and Mountains

October 14, 2023
There will be plenty of opportunity to have a sneak preview of Edward Gregson's test-piece ahead of the Royal Albert Hall next weekend.


Parisi

Interview with Dr Joseph Parisi

October 13, 2023
We catch up with the MD of Fountain City Brass as they look forward to appearing at this year's Brass in Concert Championships in Gateshead.


Whitburn and Lovatt

Fanfares and pop songs round off National entertainment

October 13, 2023
The British Army Band Tidworth Fanfare Team, Mike Lovatt and Whitburn Band will provide the pre-results entertainment at the Royal Albert Hall next weekend.


Mercer and Barker

Mercer & Barker launch new tenor trombone mouthpiece range

October 13, 2023
The leading mouthpiece manufacturer has launched a Dragon, Viper and Raptor into the marketplace to bite into the opposition and offer tenor trombone players a new alternative.


Wynton Marsalis

Praemium Imperiale Award for Marsalis

October 13, 2023
The remarkable Wynton Marsalis follows in the footsteps of Pierre Boulez, Leonard Bernstein, Gyorgy Ligeti, Luciano Berio and Oscar Peterson in being presented with one of the most prestigious honours in the arts world.


Brett Baker

Baker renews media profile

October 13, 2023
There is a new look to Brett Baker musical profile...


City of Chester

Chester walk the walk...

October 13, 2023
The City of Chester Band celebrated its 170th anniversary by recreating a very special weekly walk of their musical predecessors.


Gregson

BBC to link to Men and Mountains on contest day

October 13, 2023
BBC Radio 3 will broadcast a feature on Edward Gregson's 'Of Men and Mountains' on the morning of the National Finals.


Classical Reflection

Vocal break with number 1 tradition at Royal Albert Hall

October 12, 2023
The National Anthem will be sung by soprano duo Classical Reflection rather than played by the first band on stage at the Royal Albert Hall this year.


Tewit

Report & Result: 2023 Stanley Brass Band Entertainment Contest

October 12, 2023
Tewit Silver claims the entertainment honours after a great day of music making in Stanley.


Fairey

WFEL Fairey to bring Shaun the Sheep to Christmas life

October 12, 2023
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas will be brought to brass band life than to an innovative link between WFEL Fairey Band, Aardman Productions and the RNCM in Manchester.


Swiss score

iWrite the music...

October 12, 2023
Andrew Duncan is starting his third edition of his popular iWrite composer modules aim at helping both beginners and experienced composers with their skill sets


Haverhill

Haverhill adds to musical direction

October 12, 2023
Matt Brown will join MD Paul Filby to lead the musical direction of Haverhill Silver Band.


Foden

Foden's buzzing ahead of Albert Hall defence

October 12, 2023
Foden's has launched its latest community outreach project with a musical link to the over 50s.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


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


Jonathan Corry

Ph.D, M.Mus, B.Mus (hons)
Conductor, adjudicator, teacher.


               

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