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Death of Malcolm Teasdale

April 23, 2023
The death has been announced of the former City of Coventry euphonium player Malcolm Teasdale.


fLAG

Report & Results: 2023 North America Brass Band Association Championships

April 23, 2023
A new NABBA Champion is crowned as Five Lakes Silver Band strike gold in Huntsville to claim the Championship Section title.


Robbert Vos

Interview with Robbert Vos

April 22, 2023
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the Dutch euphonium star and driving force behind the successful Fontys AMPA Euphonium Competition.


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Death of Carole Salter

April 22, 2023
The death has been announced of the respected administrator Carole Salter.


Barnsley Brass

Brickles becomes new MD at Barnsley Brass

April 22, 2023
Ben Brickles has been appointed Musical Director of Barnsley Brass


Hammonds Band

Hammonds forced to cancel Pemberton concert

April 21, 2023
An outbreak of Covid-19 symptoms and positive test results forces Hammonds to cancel its concert appearance at Pemberton Band Club this weekend.


Cory Competion

Cory launches 2023 Composition Competition

April 21, 2023
If you want to write a work to be performed by the world's number 1 ranked band then make sure you enter their 2023 Composition Competition.


Tredegar

Tredegar honour stalwart

April 21, 2023
The Welsh Champion broke off their European preparations to ensure that they celebrated the 90th birthday of a remarkable stalwart.


yORKSHIRE

Yorkshire Youth set focus on Festival

April 20, 2023
The Yorkshire Youth Brass Band has out the finishing touches to its preparation for the forthcoming Black Dyke Brass Band Festival.


Heage Band

World record holder keeps adding to title

April 20, 2023
It's now 82 years and 334 days and counting for the word record holding bandsman Tom Street.


Friary

Marathon comings and goings at Friary

April 20, 2023
Two valued long term members leave as two others take to the road for a marathon effort to aid military charity.


vINTER

Vinter choices at Band Supplies Scottish Challenge

April 20, 2023
Competitors will be able to choose from the wonderful library of Gilbert Vinter compositions for the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Championship in Perth later this year.


fLORNCE

New Maunders work to be premiered at Newbury Spring Festival series

April 20, 2023
The Triumph of Kakistocracy forms part of an ambitious programme by the Wantage Band at the prestigious Newbury Spring Festival.


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North American contenders get ready for National challenges

April 20, 2023
37 contenders are putting the finishing touches to their preparations for the North American Brass Band Association Championships (NABBA) which take place this weekend at the Von Braun Centre in Huntsville, Alabama.


Birmingham

Light the Lakes return for City of Birmingham

April 20, 2023
A special 'High Peak' performance could be in store for the players of City of Birmingham Band as they support a wonderful charity endeavour.


Lindley

New trio at Lindley Band

April 20, 2023
Three new players have joined the ranks of the Lindley Band.


Holst and Arnold

Fund raising continues for major recording projects

April 20, 2023
The Gustav Holst and Malcolm Arnold Societies aim to raise funds for major CD releases from Cory and Foden's.


Heritage

Last chance to enjoy Heritage

April 19, 2023
There is still time to enjoy a trip to Huddersfield to enjoy the brass band heritage archive.


Allan Withington

Stavanger honours Withington

April 19, 2023
The huge cultural contribution made to the city and band of Stavanger has been marked by a special farewell presentation to Allan Withington.


Alex

Digital upgrade enhances Jena reach

April 19, 2023
A generous sponsorship link with the State Ministry for Culture & Media has enabled the Jena Competence Centre for Brass Band to significantly upgrade its musical outreach work.


Abbey Brass

Abbey look forward to showing off

April 19, 2023
Abbey Brass is looking forward to showcasing some firsts at their forthcoming concert


Shiley

Woodward service marked with presentation

April 19, 2023
Shirley Woodward's outstanding service to bands through her work with the North West Regional Committee has been marked by a special presentation.


Grinethorpe

Grimethorpe inspiring future banding generations

April 19, 2023
Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to form a new junior band following the success of its latest Spring Workshop.


Denis Wick

Global revenue boost for Denis Wick

April 19, 2023
The major mouthpiece, mute and accessory maker announces a major boost in revenue aided by high profile artist additions and new dealer links.


Paris Brass Band

Paris look back to Crazy Twenties for latest release

April 18, 2023
The latest CD from Paris Brass Band will feature the work of composer Thierry Deleruyelle and the solo talents of Swiss cornet star Kathleen Gaspoz.




David Bremner

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with David Bremner

January 24 • We chat to the New Zealand trombone star and conductor about his appearance at the festival as a soloist and at the helm with Brighouse & Rastrick.


Mark Bousie

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Mark Bousie

January 24 • We talk to Mark Bousie who will be leading the talented students of the Junior RNCM Brass Band in an ambitious programme — including two world premieres on Saturday afternoon.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: Leviathan (Paul Denegri arr. Tom Barton)

January 24 • A great concert work brings a big beast of the ocean to life in a fantastic arrangement.


Doodles

New year resolutions to meet for Doodles Mouthpiece replating

January 24 • If you made a New Year's resolution to get your mouthpiece fixed for the Areas this year then get in touch with Dave Houghton pronto...


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Haverhill Silver Band

January 23 • Haverhill Silver Band (champ section) seeks PRINCIPAL CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to lead East Anglia's premier brass band to the area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond. Applications to join after the area contest also considered.


HYDE BAND

January 22 • WE HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES (POSITIONS NEGOTIABLE) Come and join our friendly First Section Band based in the New forest, and enjoy working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contest.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 22 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs BASSES! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our new MD Stephen Bucknell.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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