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Death of Duncan Alexander

December 17, 2019
The death has been announced of the popular Mount Charles bandsman Duncan Alexander.


WintrGardens

Mount Charles aims for Spring Festival revival

March 25, 2018
After taking he decision to opt out of the West of England Championships, the Mount Charles Band looks to make a significant return in Blackpool.


Mount Charles

New, old and young add to Mount Charles ranks

November 19, 2014
A plethora of new signings help boost the Mount Charles ranks ahead of the forthcoming new contest season.


Jeremy Taylor

Taylor returns to take Mount Charles Youth

September 24, 2014
After a 12 month break from the baton, Jeremy Taylor returns to conduct Mount Charles Youth Band.


Simon Badge

Mount Charles pin great hopes on new Badge

September 05, 2014
Royal Marine Simon Badge has become the new Musical Director of the Mount Charles Band in Cornwall.


Mount Charles

New euph team adds experience to Mount Charles

August 01, 2014
A new euphonium team adds experience to Mount Charles ranks.


Steve Thomas

No doubting Thomas at Mount Charles

October 02, 2012
Mount Charles appoint Steve Thomas as their new resident conductor.


Maines

Maines direction at Mount Charles

August 15, 2010
John Maines returns to Cornwall to take MD role with Mount Charles.


Mount Charles

No way to Norway for Mount Charles?

April 19, 2010
Mount Charles wait on the volcano news to make Grenland trip.


Mount Charles

Mount Charles bag new Caddy

January 10, 2010
Mount Charles announce new signings — including a brand new Caddy to hold the soprano bag.


Mount Charles

Conducting duo for Mount Charles

December 20, 2009
Mount Charles set for 2010 under the command of Richard Evans and Phillip McCann.


Mount Charles

Cliff top preperation for Mount Charles

October 06, 2008
Cornish contenders opt for a bit of cliff top music making as they prepare for their assault on the National title.




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.


thecooperationband

Ramsay takes principal cooperation role

January 4 • Alex Ramsay has become the principal cornet of the cooperation band.


Flowers

Flowers enjoy busy 2025 with more to come in 2026

January 4 • Paul Holland and Flowers seek new horizons in 2026 after a busy year at home.


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


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.


Tewit Silver Band

January 3 • Championship CORNET players - we are looking for a strong front row player to complete our section. We have a great year ahead including contests, hymn and march contests, concerts and Durham Miners alongside a good social vibe.


East London Brass

January 3 • PERCUSSIONIST - looking ahead to the 2026 contest season, ELB are looking for a percussionist to complete our line up. The band is ambitious and keen to further our successful 2025 season of winning the areas and promotion at spring festival.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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