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Suebrass

Superbrass Saturday: Red Hot Pepper Stomp (Jelly Roll Morton arr. Jock McKenzie)

December 21, 2024
Why not spice up your band concert programmes with a Jelly Roll Morton New Orleans classic?


Fifty

Celebratory ale brewed to mark Tewkesbury 50th anniversary

December 21, 2024
A special 'Fifty' Golden Ale has been brewed to help locals celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tewkesbury Band.


unibrassrun

UniBrass runners rack up the miles for money

December 21, 2024
Eight superfit runners are pounding the roads to raise money to help with the hosting of the 2025 UniBrass Championships in Cardiff next February.


Doodles

New Year resolutions catered for by Doodles

December 21, 2024
If you want to get your mouthpiece in tip top shape for 2025 then make sure you get in touch with Dave Houghton at Doodles.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Alegria — Joyful (Barrie Gott)

December 20, 2024
A foot tapping samba to enjoy from from teh pen of the great Barrie Gott


Tyldesley Band

New trio welcomed at Tyldesley

December 20, 2024
Three new players have joined the ranks of Tyldesley Band in time of New Year challenges.


Leyland Band

Leyland provide Festive Brass entertainment

December 20, 2024
You can enjoy plenty of festive entertainment from Leyland's recnet concert in Chorley thanks to Next Step Films.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke In Tune today on Radio 3

December 20, 2024
Black Dyke Band will appear on 'In Tune — The Christmas Edition' later today


Peter Moore

Moore to bring trio to Manchester

December 20, 2024
Peter Moore will be joined by Anna Huntley and Michael McHale in a recital concert at Stoller Hall in January.


Gareth Brindle

Brindle replaces Baker for Elland Area challenge

December 18, 2024
The experienced Gareth Brindle will take Elland Silver Band at the Yorkshire Regional Championships following the departure of Brett Baker.


Yamaha Clinic

Yamaha stars inspire European youth

December 18, 2024
The latest weekend of Yamaha Young Band Clinics saw stars Arfon Owen, Margie Antrobus, Russell Gray and Armin Bachmann inspire players in Heerenveen and Utrecht.


French

Celebration and competition for bands at French National

December 18, 2024
17 bands will compete at the 20th anniversary French National Championships in Metz in February.


Eagley

Eagley bring festive spirit to Bolton

December 18, 2024
There was literally no room in the hall for Eagley Band's 'Bing to Buble' recent Christmas Concert.


Ross Knight

Knight takes new teaching role

December 18, 2024
Tuba star Ross Knight joins Ian Bousfield and Thomas Ruedi in working at the Hochschule der Kunste Bern HKB.


EBBA

Ensembles announced for Euro Conductors Competition

December 17, 2024
Sola Brass, the Insimul ensemble and Stavanger Brass Band will provide the musical accompaniment for the candidates in the 8th European Conductors Competition


BBE

Sriram fundamentals now available to all

December 17, 2024
Shri Sriram passionate speech at the 2024 BBE Brass Band Conference can now be enjoyed on the organisation's Youtube channel.


kEITH

Wilkinson steps down from regular banding commitments

December 17, 2024
Dr Keith Wilkinson has announced that he is to retire form his regular banding commitments.


Dallas Youth

Dallas Youth initiative enjoys successful start

December 17, 2024
Over 60 players have formed two ensembles as part of a youth initiative led by the Dallas Brass Band.


Cory Band

Cory past and present to celebrate 140th anniversary

December 17, 2024
The Cory Band will celebrate its 140th anniversary with a concert in Barry this weekend.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Adagietto from Symphony No.5 (Mahler arr. Keith M. Wilkinson)

December 17, 2024
Music from Mahler's great Fifth Symphony brought to life by Keith Wilkinson's arrangement.


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat podcast: Latest episode

December 17, 2024
The duo are joined by former Grimethorpe Colliery Band flugel star Mark Walters.


dEREK gREENWOOD

Death of Derek Greenwood

December 15, 2024
The death has been announced of the respected conductor Derek Greenwood.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: Gaudete (Traditional arr. Jock McKenzie)

December 14, 2024
Makes sure your audience enjoys a touch of Wolf Hall meets Jock McKenzie with this energised concert piece.


British Open social

British Open to build social media presence with new addition

December 14, 2024
Social Media Marketing Manager & Coordinator Elisabeth Rogers to work with bands and stakeholders to widen appeal of British Open events.


John Rutter

Rutter leaps back towards top of charts

December 14, 2024
The latest John Rutter — Brass at Christmas CD from Black Dyke and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus is heading back towards the top of the classical music charts.




gRETHE tONHEIM

2024 4BR Special Award

December 25 • The award this year goes to Grethe W Tonheim, who continues to inspire with her playing, teaching and musicianship


Band of the Year

2024 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • So many great bands on top form during the year, but these were the three that stood out for our panel.


Conductor of the Year

2024 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • These were the top three MDs who created the performances to savour in the past year for our panel.


pLAYER

2024 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So many great individual performers on show this year, but this trio were exceptional.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

December 24 • Solo Baritone Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line up building towards the NEMBBA and area contests. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill the few remaining seats.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

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