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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.


Patrick

Oliverio becomes Besson artist

May 28, 2023
Exciting times for tenor horn star Patrick Oliverio as he becomes become a Besson Artist ahead of debut solo CD release.


Stan Smith

Death of Stan Smith

September 24, 2021
The death has been announced of Stan Smith — a leading performer with Fountain City Brass Band.


Oliverio

4BR Friday Interview with Dr Jennifer Oliverio

May 14, 2021
4BR talks to Fountain City's principal cornet Dr Jennifer Oliverio about her up-coming CD project 'Enigma', her inspirations and how she is looking forward to a return to performing with her band.


Fountain City

Fountain City to make youth impact on UK tour

November 13, 2018
North American champion Fountain City will be inspiring British youngsters on their visit to the UK.


Foiuntain City

Sounds of the USA come to Salford

November 12, 2018
There is a great opportunity to hear North American National champion Fountain City ahead of their Brass in Concert contest appearance — with a free open rehearsal at the University of Salford.


Fountain City

Fountain City aim to meet UK tour goal

September 20, 2018
Fountain City will be making another welcome trip across the Atlantic later this year to tour the UK and perform at Brass in Concert — but they a bit of help.


Fountain City

Fountain City success makes a mark in Kansas

December 10, 2017
The UK tour success of Fountain City in claiming podium finishes at Brass in Concert and the Scottish Open has certainly made a mark back home in Kansas.


Fountain City

Fountain City looking for the next generation

October 01, 2016
North American champion is looking to secure its long term future through its trio of amazing Academy youth bands.


Fountain City

Report & Results: 2014 US Open Championship

November 12, 2014
Fountain City make it four in a row to remain the top entertainers in the USA.


Fountain City

Results: 2012 US Open

November 04, 2012
Fountain City retain their US Open title.


US Open

Results: 2011 US Open Championship

November 05, 2011
Fountain City take US Open crown and claim invite to Brass in Concert for 2012.


Fountain City

Fountain loss

August 14, 2011
A quintet of stars from Fountain City Band land major positions away from the leading US band.


Fountain City

Fountain set for Drachten

January 21, 2011
Leading American band Fountain City set to make transatlantic contest appearance in Holland.


Results: 2010 NABBA Championship

April 17, 2010
Fountain City wins a record 4th straight Championship Section Title and Central Ohio edges Georgia and Massanutten in the 1st Section to earn an invite to Butlins.


Fountain City

Fountain get ready for Perth

November 24, 2009
4BR talks to Helen Tyler and Matt Vangjel of Fountain City as they get ready for the Scottish Open in Perth on the weekend.


Fountain City

Fountain ready for Brass in Concert

November 13, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to Helen Tyler and Lee Harrelson of Fountain City Brass Band, as they prepare to make the trip over from Kansas to take part in Brass in Concert.


Results: US Open Brass Band Championships

November 07, 2009
Fountain City heads to UK as double hat trick Champions.


Busy times ahead for Fountain City

November 06, 2009
The reigning North American and US Open schedule have a busy diary over the next 21 days (including an attempt to defend their US Open title).


Fountain City

Fountain City set for UK Tour

September 17, 2009
North American champions put final tpouches to their preperations for their UK tour in November.


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Results: 2009 NABBA Chmapionship

April 05, 2009
Fountain City wins their third NABBA title on the trot, COBB win the Honours and Natural State the Challenge.


Fountain City to join Brass in Concert in 2009

November 15, 2008
With their win at the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships, Fountain City Brass Band will head to Gateshead in 2009.


U.S Open soloists thrilled with Buffet-Crampon

November 11, 2008
Nate Gay and Tony Philipp were both winners of new instruments at this year's U.S Open courtesy of Buffet Crampon.


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Results: U.S. Open Brass Band Championship

November 08, 2008
The first prize has been awarded, more results to follow after the Awards Banquet later tonight.


Tyler

Tyler made in USA

March 19, 2008
Helen Tyler to head Besson Youth Brass development in the USA.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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