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Tredegar lead tribute to Legacy driving force
February 15, 2021
Welsh champion pays tribute to former politician and historian Hywel Francis who became an important supporter of the arts and the brass band movement in Wales.
Bursary boost for Tredegar player
February 15, 2021
Tredegar tenor horn player Jack Lythaby has been awarded a bursary to help him with his musical studies.
Matryoshka release for Tredegar star
February 06, 2021
Two new commissions dominate the debut CD release of Tredegar tenor horn star Ross Dunne.
Tredegar link to provide extra compassion at Christmas
December 21, 2020
Welsh champion links with Compassionate Cymru to bring extra musical comfort for those in greatest need at Christmas.
Tredegar makes Beatles reunion
December 18, 2020
Welsh champion celebrates 40 years of innovative recordings with a CD re-release of a Beatles celebration...
Another Dream success for Yu-Han
December 13, 2020
Tredegar euphonium star Yu-Han Yang claims second international music title.
Welsh champion takes first steps back to rehearsal
November 27, 2020
Tredegar has taken the first small steps back to playing together by following the regulations and guidelines provided in Wales.
Tredegar euph star claims Jeju International crown
November 09, 2020
A superb performance of the Philip Wilby 'Euphonium Concerto' sees Yu-Han Yang claim the prestigious Jeju title and $8,000 first prize.
BBC to repeat Battle of the Bands
October 06, 2020
The BBC 'Our Lives' series will repeat its 'Battle of the Bands' programme looking at banding in Wales in the build up to the 2019 Welsh Regional Championship.
Besson welcomes Tredegar euph star
October 05, 2020
Yu-Han Yang becomes the latest addition to Besson's International Performance Artist stable following a year of high profile success.
Tredegar duo feature on Besson Fridays at Home
September 04, 2020
This evening's episode sees the team of Philip Harper, Steven Mead and Roger Webster joined by the Tredegar Band pairing of Ian Porthouse and Dewi Griffiths.
Dunne takes on teaching role
August 28, 2020
Tredegar solo horn player Ross Dunne has built on the success of his recent 4BR mini masterclass series to launch his own-line tuition service.
Tredegar euph star reaches Jeju final
August 12, 2020
Yu-Han Yang, the solo euphonium of Welsh champion, Tredegar, has reached the final of the prestigious Jeju International Brass Competition in Korea.
Porthouse Pointers No 4
June 10, 2020
Ian Porthouse enlists his son Harry to illustrate how to use vibrato correctly and incorrectly!
5 minute masterclass with Ross Dunne No: 2
June 02, 2020
Another mini-masterclass to enjoy and implement to keep your playing in trim at home...
5 minute masterclass with Ross Dunne
May 22, 2020
The Besson tenor horn artist talks about harnessing the right wind power...
Interview with Ian Porthouse
May 16, 2020
4BR talks to the Tredegar MD following the announcement that he will be the recipient of the 2020 Iles Medal.
Porthouse and Tovey to receive Iles and Mortimer Medals
May 13, 2020
Ian Porthouse and Bramwell Tovey are the recipients of the 2020 Iles and Mortimer Medals from the Worshipful Company of Musicians.
Tredegar bake up potato link with Lucas for NHS
May 03, 2020
The Welsh champion links up with Little Britain star Matt Lucas for a special rendition of his charity fund raising song, 'Thank You Baked Potato' for the FeedNHS initiative.
Innsbruck Promenade Concert Series cancelled
April 21, 2020
The prestigious summer series of concerts at the famous Hofburg Imperial Palace have been cancelled — but will return once more in 2021.
World Rankings — April update
April 14, 2020
The latest update of the Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com World Rankings sees considerable change throughout the table following the busy contest season.
Porthouse Pointers No 3
April 07, 2020
The Porthouse pointers on how to improve your double and triple tonguing techniques
Porthouse Pointers No 2
April 03, 2020
Ian Porthouse puts Harry through his daily practice paces — this time with the focus on articulation.
Welsh champion cancels concert performance
March 16, 2020
Tredegar Town Band has cancelled its concert that was to be held in Penarth this weekend due to the ongoing advice over the Coronavirus pandemic
