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Higgins

A4 Quartet to premiere Higgins commission

July 18, 2023
The A4 Quartet will premiere a new work from award winning composer Gavin Higgins in Finland as they continue their busy 10th anniversary concert schedule.


A4 Brass Quartet

A4 Brass Quartet add new trio to CV

April 29, 2023
The leading brass quartet will soon be adding Liverpool, Osaka and Palanga to their CV of appearances.


QUARTET

Sergeant takes major A4 Quartet award

December 14, 2022
A work inspired by the brutalist architecture of Owen Luder claims the A4 Quartet Composition prize.


A4 Brass Quartet

Start writing on A4

May 14, 2022
The A4 Brass Quartet has launched its 4th Composition Competition — and is looking for new works from across the musical world.


A4

A4 Quartet gains Classic FM spotlight

August 20, 2021
You can hear the A4 Brass Quartet on Classic FM this afternoon with a track from their latest CD release.


A4 Quartet

A4 Quartet to gain prestigious accolade

February 16, 2021
The A4 Brass Quartet will be honoured by the RNCM in Manchester by becoming the first brass ensemble to become Associate Members.


A4 Brass Quartet

Manchester inspires A4 Composition winners

June 20, 2020
The rich history of the city of Manchester has inspired the composers in their winning works for the A4 Brass Quartet.


A4

A4 Brass Quartet welcome new compositional talent

February 22, 2020
Entries have already been received from around the globe for the third A4 Brass Quartet Composer Competition


A4 Brass

A4 Quartet launch new search for compositional talent

December 11, 2019
The award winning A4 Brass Quartet has launched its third annual Composition Competition


A4 Brass

Finalists announced for A4 Brass Quartet competition

April 16, 2019
Compositions from around the banding globe will be featured in the A4 Brass Quartet Composition Final.


mOON

A4 Quartet seek one small step...?

February 16, 2019
If you are a composer inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, Queen Victoria, Mahatma Gandi or the even the moon landings then you need to get writing for the A4 Brass Quartet...


Birmingham

A4 Quartet set inspiring mark for students

January 15, 2019
The award winning A4 Quartet enjoy a day adjudication and performance at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire as the next generation of brass ensembles showcase their impressive credentials.


A4 BRass Quartet

A4 Quartet set to inspire competition entrants

January 11, 2019
The award winning A4 Quartet will be performing at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire as new generation of students look to take their lead...


A4 BRass Quartet

A4 Brass Quartet gain latest ambassadorial accolade

December 04, 2018
The critically acclaimed quartet of brass band musicians become Honorary Associate Artists of the Royal Northern College of Music.


A4 Brass quartet

A4 Brass launch second composition competition

October 25, 2018
The award winning A4 Brass quartet has launched its second worldwide composition competition — with prizes and profile to be won.


A4 Brass quartet

A4 Quartet selected for acclaimed development programme

September 22, 2018
The A4 Quartet has become the first brass ensemble to be part of the City Music Foundation Artists Programme.


A4BRASS

A4 set for three additions

June 21, 2018
The award winning A4 Quartet will be heading on their tour travels over the next month or so with performances booked in Finland, Lithuania and Switzerland


A4

Ten grand reasons for celebration for A4 Brass Quartet

March 23, 2018
The A4 Brass Quartet has claimed the £10,000 first prize at the acclaimed Royal Over-Seas League Chamber Music Competition.


Brass quartet

Final chord call for A4 Quartet composer competition

February 18, 2018
There are just a few days left to get you entry in if you want to get your work performed by the award winning A4 Brass Quartet.


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Presto marking for A4 Brass Quartet composition competition

January 30, 2018
This is still time if you wish to enter a work to be considered for the prizes on offer with the A4 Brass Quartet composition competition.


A4 BRass

A4 Brass Quartet set for Radio 3 flagship appearance

January 10, 2018
The award winning A4 Brass Quartet will be making a live performance appearance on the BBC Radio 3 ''In Tune' programme later this month.


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A4 look to invigorate quartet writing with new initiative

November 24, 2017
The A4 Brass Quartet is hoping a new composer competition will help reinvigorate the art of brass ensemble writing...


Trombone Choir

RNCM students count cost of international success

March 03, 2016
The RNCM Trombone Choir hopes to raise £5,000 to return to USA for Juilliard School performance.


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Interview with the A4 Brass Quartet

February 02, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to three members of the prize winning RNCM student quartet A4 Brass


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A4 explore mists of new musicality

January 01, 2016
A series of new works from leading composers will be featured on the award winning A4 Quartet's latest CD release.




Cheltenham

Cheltenham judges confirmed

July 25 • The judges tasked with picking the winners at the 2025 Cheltenham National Finals have been announced.


Sold Out

National Youth Band sells out in London

July 25 • Its returns only if you wish to enjoy the NYBBGB in London next month with tickets going fast for the Childrens' Band too.


Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band continues to reach out to new audiences

July 25 • The Italian Band was joined by trombone soloist Andrea Conti for a festival performances in heart of Tuscany.


NYBBS

Perth ready for trio of NYBBS music makers

July 25 • Perth Concert Hall will host the trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland later today — so if you are around why not pop along and enjoy them showcasing their talents.


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Dobcross Silver Band - Marsden Silver Prize Band

Sunday 27 July • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

July 25 • Ready for a NEW Music Challenge?. . Dodworth Brass Band, is looking for a new principal cornet as our current player prepares for retirement. Just 5mins from J37 M1. . friendly welcoming band with a packed calendar of exciting concerts & events. . . S75 3RF


Enderby Band

July 24 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire) are a Championship section band looking for: Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). We are an ambitious, friendly, band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


The Marple Band

July 24 • Cornet( back row), Baritone, Horn, Bb Bass and Kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.


Steve Pritchard-Jones

FTCL LTCL LDBBA DipMusEd GMus QTS NPQH
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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