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Flida

Maths and music make space for listeners in Florida

June 14, 2024
A remarkable combination of geometric maths and music making will see Brass Band of Central Florida provide listeners with a unique sonic experience over 23 acres this weekend.


Gareth

Welcome flying return for Pritchard family

May 29, 2023
Gareth Pritchard and his family will touch down in the UK for a flying visit that will mix visits to family and friends as well as the obligatory bit of adjudication work at the Whit Friday contests.


Nutcracker

Nutcracker delights in Florida

December 22, 2022
A new arrangement of 'The Nutcracker' by Gareth Pritchard has been delighting festive audiences in Florida.


Gareth Pritchard

Pritchard takes over Florida's key role

June 02, 2016
Gareth Pritchard has become the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central Florida.


Flroida

Welsh imports add to Florida's musical sunshine

September 04, 2015
The Brass Band of Central Florida has welcomed two new Welsh imports to add to their unique Sunshine State musical output.


Central Florida

Florida sunshine set for UK

October 27, 2011
The exciting talents of Brass Band of Central Florida will be bringing plenty of musical warmth to the UK this November.


Results: 2010 U.S. Open Brass Band Championship

November 06, 2010
Brass Band Central Florida regains the US Open crown and an invite to Brass in Concert.


Central

New MD for Florida

March 29, 2010
Chad Shoopman has taken over the reins at Brass Band of Central Florida.


Garasi

Garasi leaves Florida

January 15, 2010
One of the leading conductors in America calls it a day as Michael J Garasi leaves Central Florida.




Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


Brett Baker

4BR Monday interview with Brett Baker

January 4 • In the first of a new series of weekly audio interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Brett Baker.


Quiz

4BR Christmas Quiz: The answers and winner

January 4 • There was a great response to the annual 4BR Christmas Quiz — but it did catch quite a lot of people out too...


Regionals

AoBBA to lead Area test-piece workshop

January 4 • The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators will join up with Newstead Brass to present a free Regionals Test Piece workshop for Sections 2, 3 & 4.


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


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • PRINCIPAL Eb BASS position - our enthusiastic team of basses are looking for the right leader to elevate them to the next level. We have a great program of events ahead of us including contests and concerts alongside a good social vibe.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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