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Chris Jaudes

Death of Chris Jaudes

February 13, 2024
The death has been announced of the acclaimed trumpet player and educator Chris Jaudes.


Summer Camp

Jump and Jive! Battle Creek stars inspire future generations

July 27, 2022
Michael J Garasi and Brass Band of Battle Creek help inspire youngsters to have music as a central part of their lives.


Rex Richardson

All that jazz and more...

May 21, 2022
Two ensembles from Brass Band of Battle Creek made sure the local population was left in no doubt who was in town this weekend...


battle Creek

Education key to long term Battle plans

May 20, 2022
An ambitious youth education initiative will spearhead Brass Band of Battle Creek's plans to inspire future generations in their region.


Battle Creek

Let Battle begin...

May 19, 2022
The star players of Brass Band of Battle Creek will be mixing hard work with quite a bit of musical fun over the next fews days...


Rex Richardson

4BR Friday Interview with Rex Richardson

November 12, 2021
We catch up with the American trumpet star looking forward to connecting to the brass band world again...


Mead

Mead takes opportunity to head stateside

November 10, 2021
Steven Mead was one of the first passengers out of the UK to renew musical links in the USA.


Alessi

4BR Interview with Joseph Alessi

November 04, 2021
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the great New York Philharmonic Orchestra trombone star as he prepares to premiere a work written for him by Philip Sparke with Brass Band of Battle Creek at the huge Midwest Clinic in Chicago in December.


Battle Creek

4BR Friday Interview with Shannon Aikins

June 25, 2021
4BR talks to the Executive Director of Brass Band of Battle Creek to find out more about the professional ensemble which later this year will perform the closing concert at the 75th Anniversary of the Midwest Clinic in Chicago.


Michael

4BR Interview with Michael and Cherry Garasi

April 24, 2020
An extended interview with Michael and Cherry Garasi as they get used to the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions in Florida, but look forward to restarting a fantastic new youth band project.


Solar System

Sparke work to increase brass band sphere of influence

December 10, 2017
Philip Sparke's 'Music of the Spheres' is to be performed by Brass Band of Battle Creek at the opening of the influential Midwest Clinic in Chicago.


Owen Farr

Farr makes more musical connections on both sides of Atlantic

December 07, 2015
Besson artist Owen Farr has been racking up the miles — from Perth to Troy as he brings his world class brand of teaching and playing to Scotland and America.


Michael J Garasi

Garasi takes permanent helm at Brass Band of Battle Creek

September 16, 2015
Michael Garasi has been appointed the permanent conductor of Brass Band of Battle Creek.


Michael J Garasi

Garasi set for Battle

November 15, 2013
American conductor Michael J Garasi is set to lead Brass Band of Battle Creek.




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.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


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


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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